The 20 Best Gallbladder Disease Doctors Near Me in Evanston, IL

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The 20 Best Gallbladder Disease Doctors near Evanston, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 725 doctor with experience in Gallbladder Disease near Evanston, IL. Of these, 599 are Experienced, 105 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Ying Lai
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin

    Ying Lai is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Edward Villa
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology | Pharmacology | Counselor
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology | Pharmacology | Counselor

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Charles Villa, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in advanced therapeutic endoscopy for complex digestive conditions. He treats concerns such as acid reflux, Barrett’s esophagus, pancreatic cysts and GI cancers. Dr. Villa performs procedures including esophageal pH monitoring, endoscopic ultrasound and other minimally invasive interventions to support diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Villa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Michael Ujiki
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ujiki, MD, a gastrointestinal surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions of the esophagus, stomach and gallbladder. After beginning his career in business, Dr. Ujiki found his true calling in medicine, where he now combines advanced surgical innovation with compassionate care. He prioritizes reducing recovery time and improving outcomes through cutting-edge techniques, including incisionless and laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Ujiki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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    Piotr Obara
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Radiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piotr Obara is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Obara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Pleurisy.

    Gail Smith
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Radiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gail Smith is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Michael Magnetta
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Magnetta is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Magnetta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Mastoidectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Kiran Thakrar
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Thakrar is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Thakrar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Lung Nodules, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Sivaraja Kuppuswami
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sivaraja Kuppuswami is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kuppuswami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Colonic Malakoplakia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Michael Nellamattathil
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Nellamattathil is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Nellamattathil has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Philip Theodoropoulos
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Philip Theodoropoulos, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to improve patient outcomes. With a deep respect for the human body and a lifelong passion for medicine, he treats each patient with the same care he would offer his own family. Dr. Theodoropoulos emphasizes safety, precision and shared decision-making at every stage of care. Dr. Theodoropoulos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Marin N. Marinov
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 465, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Marin Marinov is a General Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Marinov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Shishir K. Maithel
    Elite in Gallbladder Disease
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Gallbladder Disease
    Surgical Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shishir Maithel is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Maithel has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

    Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Wenzke is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Wenzke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Visceromegaly.

    Andres A. Giraldo
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group

    6540 N Lincoln Ave, 
    Lincolnwood, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Giraldo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Dr. Giraldo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Obesity, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Nikhil Patel
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 465, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Nikhil Patel is a General Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis.

    Andrei R. Froehling
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 465, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrei Froehling is a General Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Froehling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

    Nikolaos A. Dallas
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Surgical Oncology

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish

    Nikolaos Dallas is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dallas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Andrew Ross
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Scott Ross, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. He provides care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders ranging from reflux and ulcers to more complex conditions requiring advanced procedures. Dr. Ross uses evidence-based practices to guide treatment planning and collaborates with patients to manage symptoms and improve digestive health. His expertise supports both preventive screenings and ongoing management of chronic gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Farhan Quader
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 717, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Farhan Abdul Quader, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He evaluates and treats conditions affecting the digestive system, offering patients comprehensive care for issues ranging from routine screenings to complex gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Quader’s expertise in internal medicine enhances his ability to address related health concerns and coordinate care across specialties. His approach emphasizes accuracy in diagnosis and individualized treatment planning. Dr. Quader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Jonathan Berlin
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Berlin is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Berlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Gallbladder Disease doctor near Evanston, IL?

    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 Gallbladder Disease doctor near Evanston, IL?

    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 Gallbladder Disease doctors near Evanston, IL?

    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 Gallbladder Disease doctors near Evanston, IL?

    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 Gallbladder Disease doctor near Evanston, IL?

    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 Gallbladder Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease doctor near Evanston, IL?

    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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease doctors near Evanston, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gallbladder Disease 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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