The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 470 doctor with experience in Gallstones near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 394 are Experienced, 65 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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470 providers found
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Fl 1, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Cho Sr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cho Sr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Choledocholithiasis, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Med Group/Internal Medicine Consultants Of Sm

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Lefevre is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lefevre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Lefevre is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Adrianna Stanley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stanley 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Stanley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Associated General Surgeons

    1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Chandler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Vagotomy.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1170W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Lublin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lublin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lublin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 680W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracey Childs is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Childs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Childs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Referral may be required
    2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Fl 3, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Apostolos Gaitanidis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Gaitanidis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudolph Bedford is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bedford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bedford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

    1223 16th St Ste 3100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Sedarat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sedarat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gastroparesis, Hernia Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    13160 Mindanao Way Ste 175, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marshall Bein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Bein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiomyoma, Diverticular Disease, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Bein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Daniel Marcus, MD Inc.

    4640 Admiralty Way, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Marcus is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Marcus is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

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

    Marcia Russell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gallstones, Delirium, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    757 Westwood Plz, Department Of Surgery, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hadaya is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hadaya is rated as an Advanced 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 Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Darryl Hiyama is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hiyama 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, Stomach Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Venkataraman Muthusamy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Muthusamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Rm 205, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Quin Liu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yih-dar Nien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Nien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 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 Gallstones 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 Gallstones 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 Gallstones 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 Gallstones 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 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 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 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 Santa Monica, 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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