The 20 Best Gallbladder Removal Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Gallbladder Removal

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Gallbladder Removal near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 66 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Gallbladder Removal
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Gallbladder Removal
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benharash is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Daniel A. Deugarte
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Pediatrics

    UCLA Pediatric Surgery

    200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste 265, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Surgical precision with respect and compassion always. Dr. Deugarte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Appendicitis, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Gallbladder Removal
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Removal
    Thoracic Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yas Sanaiha is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sanaiha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamyar Shahedi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shahedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shahedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anton Bilchik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bilchik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Bilchik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Garden Level, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siavash Bolourani is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bolourani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danny Lascano is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lascano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Cystectomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcia Russell is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gallstones, Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Machado is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Machado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Interventional Radiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Srinivasa is an Interventional Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Srinivasa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Chylous Ascites, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    333 Olympic Dr, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raul Gonzalez is a Physiatrist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Disease, Anisakiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal

    Office

    12301 Wilshire Blvd Ste 512, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ibrahim Dagher is a Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dagher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    James Tomlinson
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Tomlinson is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tomlinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bernstein is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    757 Westwood Plz, Department Of Surgery, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hadaya is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hadaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Ko is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Diverticular Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center For Health Equity

    650 Charles Young Drive South, A2-125 CHS, Box 956900, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Hari is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Mark Girgis
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 214, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Girgis is a Surgical Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai General Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 795W Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tejal Brahmbhatt is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brahmbhatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Cholecystitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology

    John Wayne Cancer Institute Clinical Laboratory

    2200 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Khader is a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Khader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Gallbladder Removal doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 Removal doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 Removal doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 Removal doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 Removal doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 Removal doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gallbladder Removal 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 Removal doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 Removal 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 Removal 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 Removal doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

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

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