The 20 Best Gallbladder Disease Doctors Near Me in State College, PA

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The 20 Best Gallbladder Disease Doctors near State College, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Gallbladder Disease near State College, PA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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26 providers found
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Alexander is a Radiologist in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alexander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Pleurisy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Vilbert is a Radiologist in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vilbert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Emphysema, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    Stephen E. Miller
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery

    Geisinger Healthplex State College - General Surgery

    132 Abigail Lane, 
    Port Matilda, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Miller, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in general surgery.|Dr. Miller specializes in:|• Breast cancer and disease|• Colon disease|• Gallbladder disease|• Hernias|• Laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery)|He sees patients for initial visits, post-operative appointments and long-term surgical follow up related to general surgery.|“I enjoy providing a meaningful contribution to people’s lives,” says Dr. Miller. “I was even an EMT in high school. I’ve always liked helping people.”|Dr. Miller earned his medical degree in 2004 from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Miller’s proudest accomplishment is being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.|Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Miller and his family moved to central Pennsylvania to be closer to family. In his spare time, he enjoys running and spending time with his wife and four children outside. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallstones.

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    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Botteicher is a Radiologist in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Botteicher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Boils, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Radiology
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Radiology

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wei is a Radiologist in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, CAPOS Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Boils.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease

    Penn Highlands State College

    239 Colonnade Blvd, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Jeanmenne is a Radiologist in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jeanmenne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Emphysema, Boils, and Carbuncle.

    Martha F. Showalter
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease

    Geisinger Healthplex State College

    132 Abigail Lane, 
    Port Matilda, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Showalter is a Radiologist in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. Dr. Showalter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Usha V. Kanakamedala
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease

    Geisinger Healthplex State College

    132 Abigail Lane, 
    Port Matilda, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kanakamedala is a board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologist. She earned her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate at Brooklyn, and completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She completed her fellowship at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Kanakamedala is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Kanakamedala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Vertigo.

    Michael T. Hegstrom
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery

    Geisinger Healthplex State College Surgery

    132 Abigail Lane, 
    Port Matilda, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Hegstrom is a board-certified general surgeon. His clinical interests include laparoscopy and general surgery. Dr. Hegstrom earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama, and completed his residency at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hegstrom is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Hegstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Radiology

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Shears is a Radiologist in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shears is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Gallbladder Disease, Lung Nodules, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ari Geselowitz is a Radiologist in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Geselowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Gastric Lymphoma, Carbuncle, and Boils.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Stoddard is a Radiologist in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stoddard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Emphysema, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery

    Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services Inc

    905 University Dr, 
    State College, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Davidson is a General Surgeon in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    132 Abigail Lane, 
    Port Matilda, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chunjie Yang is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Jessica Updyke
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Physician Assistant

    Geisinger Healthplex State College - General Surgery

    132 Abigail Lane, 
    Port Matilda, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Updyke, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant specializing in general surgery. She assists in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including gallbladder removal, minimally invasive hernia repair and treatment for breast cysts and dense breasts.|She also evaluates and provides education to women in the High-Risk Breast Clinic with a family history of breast cancer.|Ms. Updyke believes in the importance of helping the people she treats feel supported and taken care of. She focuses on educating those she cares for on what to expect before and after their procedures.|Ms. Updyke is an active member of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.|In her free time, Ms. Updyke loves to travel, stay active, exercise and read. She enjoys watching college football, especially her beloved Penn State Nittany Lions. Ms. Updyke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top area of expertise is Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    905 University Dr, 
    State College, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Hall is a General Surgeon in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery

    Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services Inc

    905 University Dr, 
    State College, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chambers is a General Surgeon in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Hernia, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    611 University Dr Ste 210, 
    State College, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Pandolph is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pandolph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Asperger's Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Siuta is an Internal Medicine provider in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Siuta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Family Medicine

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Tussey is a Family Medicine provider in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tussey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Liver Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Gallbladder Disease doctor near State College, 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 Gallbladder Disease doctor near State College, 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 Gallbladder Disease doctors near State College, 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 Gallbladder Disease doctors near State College, 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 Gallbladder Disease doctor near State College, 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 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 State College, 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 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 State College, PA?

    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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