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    MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Westlake, TX. Of these, 108 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    117 providers found
      Melvin J. Elieson
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Texas Health Surgical Specialists

      2050 Hall Johnson Rd, Ste 200, 
      Grapevine, TX 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Melvin Elieson is a North Texas native who grew up in the Flower Mound area. He is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Elieson has served the surgical needs of adult patients since 2006. In addition to his practice, he has served as a clinical assistant professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock since 2012 and at the Texas Christian University School of Medicine in Fort Worth since 2019. His areas of special focus include laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, complex hernia repairs, diseases of the gallbladder, anti-reflux surgery, surgery of the colon/stomach/ intestine and surgery of the solid organs of the abdomen. Dr. Elieson earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Following medical school, he completed the general surgery residency program at UTMB in Galveston before completing a year of fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute in Baton Rouge, La. Dr. Elieson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Foregut Society and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.Dr. Elieson is married with three sons and a daughter who share his passion for the outdoors. He enjoys kite boarding and snow skiing and staying active within his church. Dr. Elieson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

      Richard P. Ward
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Texas Health Adult Care

      809 W Harwood Road, Ste 301, 
      Hurst, TX 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hurst, Texas. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Ashley V. Mekala
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      North Texas Surgical Specialists - Keller

      1866 Keller Pkwy, 
      Keller, TX 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Ashley Mekala is a General Surgeon in Keller, Texas. Dr. Mekala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Michael W. Bryan
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Texas Health Surgical Specialists

      2050 Hall Johnson Rd, Ste 200, 
      Grapevine, TX 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Michael Bryan has been a trusted general surgeon and fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon in the Grapevine community since 2009. He performs laparoscopic and other minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal tumors, disorders of the bile duct and prostate, and a variety of acute and traumatic conditions. He has sat on and chaired numerous committees and boards to further surgical best practices and advocate for patients. He previously served as chief of the Department of Surgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB and currently serves as assistant medical director for the Texas Health Surgery Center in Bedford.Dr. Bryan earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque before going on to complete his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Bryan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Away from the office, he enjoys running and other fitness activities. He also may be found in the sky piloting his private plane. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Nabeel M. Shabout
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Dr. Nabeel Shabout

      3848 N Tarrant Pkwy, Ste 100, 
      Fort Worth, TX 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic

      Nabeel Shabout is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Shabout is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Hyungmin Jung
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      North Texas Surgical Specialists - Keller

      1866 Keller Pkwy, 
      Keller, TX 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Offers Telehealth

      Hyungmin Jung is a General Surgeon in Keller, Texas. Dr. Jung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      DFW Colon And Rectal Surgery PA

      10840 Texas Health Trl Ste 200, 
      Fort Worth, TX 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Augustine Lee is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Chad E. Treece
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Sigma Surgical

      4370 Medical Arts Dr, Ste 200, 
      Flower Mound, TX 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chad Treece is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Treece is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Texas Health Care, P.L.L.C.

      1650 W. College Street Box 54Trauma, 
      Grapevine, TX 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brittney Culp is a General Surgeon in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Culp has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sound Physicians

      1301 Solana Blvd, Bldg 2 Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Adnan Malik is an Internal Medicine provider in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroparesis, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sound Physicians

      1301 Solana Blvd, Bldg 2 Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Cebuano, Filipino, Mandarin

      Edmund Yao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Yao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sound Physicians - Westlake

      1301 Solana Blvd, Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammad Seth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Seth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sound Physicians

      1301 Solana Blvd, Bldg 2 Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anmol Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sound Physicians - Westlake

      1301 Solana Blvd, Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stella Nwerrih is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Nwerrih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sound Physicians

      1301 Solana Blvd, Bldg 2 Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amrut Savadkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Savadkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sound Physicians - Westlake

      1301 Solana Blvd, Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu

      Muhammad Anwar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sound Physicians - Westlake

      1301 Solana Blvd, Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bilawal Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Acute Pain, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine

      Sound Physicians

      1301 Solana Blvd, Bldg 2 Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bao Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Echo Locums

      1301 Solana Blvd, Bldg 2, Ste 2200-2, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Swapna Bemalgi, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Westlake and nearby communities. Swapna Bemalgi specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Echo Locums. To make an appointment, please call (817) 707-3261. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Bemalgi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopetrosis Autosomal Recessive Type 3, Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sound Physicians

      1301 Solana Blvd, Bldg 2 Ste 2200, 
      Westlake, TX 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Lawler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Lawler has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Westlake, TX?

      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 Westlake, TX?

      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 Westlake, TX?

      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 Westlake, TX?

      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 Westlake, TX?

      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 Westlake, TX?

      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 Westlake, TX?

      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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