The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in Escondido, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Gallstones near Escondido, CA. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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83 providers found
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emad Bishay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Bishay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Arthritis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bishay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    2067 Wineridge Pl Ste A, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Katz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    2067 Wineridge Pl Ste A, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Campbell is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Advanced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Escondido Medical Office

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramin Sorkhi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Sorkhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Sorkhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Office

    2067 Wineridge Pl Ste A, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cloyd is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Cloyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandro Paz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Paz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Neighborhood Healthcare

    460 N Elm St, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Avila is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Avila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kadden is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Kadden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Mallo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Mallo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Fazel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Fazel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamoudi Farraji is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Farraji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Izabela Witczak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Witczak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodolfo Agbunag is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Agbunag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Acrospiroma, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallstones. Dr. Agbunag is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Camellia Racu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Racu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Racu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices - Surgery: General

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirollos Malek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Malek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Malek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin El is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Strong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Strong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    SCPMG San Marcos Laboratory

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ditmars is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Ditmars is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, and Acrospiroma.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amin Andalib is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Andalib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gallstones?

    Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside the gallbladder. These may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.

    When should I see a Gallstones doctor near Escondido, 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 Gallstones doctor near Escondido, 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 Gallstones doctors near Escondido, 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 Gallstones doctors near Escondido, 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 Gallstones doctor near Escondido, 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 Gallstones doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gallstones 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 Gallstones doctor near Escondido, 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 Gallstones 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 Gallstones 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 Gallstones doctors near Escondido, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gallstones 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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