The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in waco, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near waco, TX. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery

    6600 Fish Pond Rd, Ste 101, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Josh Goldstrich is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Goldstrich is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Goldstrich is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Goldstrich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery

    6600 Fish Pond Rd, Ste 101, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Burnett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Burnett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Burnett is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Burnett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hillcrest Surgical Specialists

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 104, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Jones is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Jones is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery

    6600 Fish Pond Rd, Ste 101, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Claiborne is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Claiborne 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Claiborne is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Claiborne is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hillcrest Physician Services

    140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Max Kopitnik is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kopitnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kopitnik is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kopitnik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Whole Story Wholistic Welllness Center

    6801 Sanger Ave, Ste 103, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Reid is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Reid is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Reid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest General Surgery And Breast Care

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Bldg I, Ste 104, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mccall is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Mccall 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. Dr. Mccall is board certified in General Surgery- American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mccall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest General Surgery And Breast Care

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Bldg I, Ste 104, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Smith 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. Dr. Smith is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    McLennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation

    1600 Providence Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Horacio Sosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Sosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sosa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 103, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Nadege Gunn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Gunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gunn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Darrell R. Pietsch M.D P.A.

    6600 Fish Pond Rd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Hoffman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Lymphadenectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Elwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Elwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    McLennan County Hospitalist Services

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Blanton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Blanton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Blanton is board certified in The American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Blanton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soni Jose is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Jose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Waco Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    364 Richland West Circle, Suite A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Contreras is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Contreras 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Contreras is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, '- Gastroenterology, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology. Dr. Contreras is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Todd A. Moffatt, MD, PA

    1000 W State Highway 6, Ste 410, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Moffatt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Moffatt is rated as an Experienced 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 Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Moffatt is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Moffatt 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 waco, 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 waco, 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 waco, 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 waco, 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 waco, 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 waco, 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 waco, 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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