The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near charleston, SC. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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43 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Lucas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lucas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Walter Blessing is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Blessing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Blessing is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Infusion Services At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St Fl 2, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Lancaster is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lancaster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Lancaster is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Badih Elmunzer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Elmunzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Elmunzer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Byrne is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Byrne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Byrne is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rana Pullatt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Pullatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Pullatt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health General Surgery At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1600 Midtown Ave, 2nd Floor, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Evans is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Evans is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners

    2085 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 310, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mccabe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mccabe is rated as an Advanced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mccabe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    615 Wesley Dr Ste 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Novant Health General Surgery & Bariatrics - Mount Pleasant

    1280 Hospital Drive, Suite 302, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Watson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 7th Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brittany Bankhead is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Bankhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Bankhead is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Thomas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper St. Francis Physicians Network

    510 Albemarle Rd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry West is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. West is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Umbilical Hernia, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    510 Albemarle Rd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Grice is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Grice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Grice is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mount Pleasant Surgical LLC

    1240 Hospital Dr, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Eustis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Eustis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eustis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    169 Ashley Ave Rm 202MUH, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perwaiz Nawabi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Nawabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chylous Ascites, Gangrene, Hernia, Bile Duct Cysts, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Crookes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Crookes 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 Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Crookes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Squires is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Squires 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 Lymphangitis, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Leon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Leon 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, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Leon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Adams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

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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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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 charleston, SC?

    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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