The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in palmerton, PA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near palmerton, PA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's General Surgery-Palmerton

    255 Delaware Ave, 
    Palmerton, PA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Martinez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    LVPG General Surgery–Carbon

    2226 Blakeslee Blvd Dr E, Suite 200, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Hawley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hawley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Umbilical Hernia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hawley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Carbon Surgical Associates

    255 Delaware Ave, 
    Palmerton, PA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandros Dimitriadis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Dimitriadis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's Physician Group Inc.

    575 S 9th St Ste 8, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Luke's Lehighton Campus

    211 N 12th St, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hasan Bayat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's General Surgery-Allentown

    1941 Hamilton St Ste 102, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Baillie is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baillie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Baillie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ailawadi Surgical Associates

    2200 Hamilton Street, Suite 111, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Maneesh Ailawadi is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ailawadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ailawadi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Ailawadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center

    1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hiral Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    LVH Gastroenterology–1501 N Cedar Crest

    1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Bross is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bross is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Bross is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    LVH Gastroenterology–1501 N Cedar Crest

    1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Sullivan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Biliary Hypoplasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    LVH Gastroenterology–1501 N Cedar Crest

    1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Baragona is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baragona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Baragona is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Baragona is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    LVH Gastroenterology–1501 N Cedar Crest

    1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanveer Imam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Imam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Imam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Imam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    LVH Gastroenterology–1501 N Cedar Crest

    1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Hickey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Biliary Hypoplasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hickey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Hickey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    LVH Gastroenterology–1501 N Cedar Crest

    1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shashin Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Allentown

    501 Cetronia Rd Ste 140, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayaz Matin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Matin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's General Surgery-Allentown

    1941 Hamilton St Ste 102, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Biren Juthani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Juthani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Juthani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's Physician Group Inc.

    842 N 19th St, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Rovito is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rovito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cholecystitis?

    Cholecystitis is a term for inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects and releases digestive fluid (bile) into the small intestine. Cholecystitis can occur when there is a buildup of bile in the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones that block the opening of the gallbladder, or the presence of tumors, hepatitis, or other serious illnesses. When the gallbladder gets blocked or inflamed, it can develop a bacterial infection. Cholecystitis can be acute or chronic.

    When should I see a Cholecystitis doctor near palmerton, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cholecystitis doctor near palmerton, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cholecystitis doctors near palmerton, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cholecystitis doctors near palmerton, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cholecystitis doctor near palmerton, PA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cholecystitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cholecystitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cholecystitis doctor near palmerton, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cholecystitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cholecystitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cholecystitis doctors near palmerton, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cholecystitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cholecystitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cholecystitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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