The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 213 doctor with experience in Gallstones near la jolla, CA. Of these, 186 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah White is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sicklick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sicklick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Wolinski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Wolinski is rated as an Experienced 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 Reticuloendotheliosis, Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Cholangitis, and Sclerosing Cholangitis. Dr. Wolinski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Clary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Clary 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    Walter F. Merdinger Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 660, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Hyde is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hyde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wilson Kwong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Fehmi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fehmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Sandler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hung Truong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Femoral Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Hunt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Purgett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Purgett 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 Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Purgett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    James Santiago Grisolia M.D. Inc.

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 204, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bret Langenberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Langenberg is rated as an Advanced 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, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Langenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    The Cove At La Jolla

    7160 Fay Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Boyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Experienced 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 Pneumonia, Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Experienced in Gallstones

    Wellness Links Inc.

    5580 La Jolla Blvd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Kadry-Hassanein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kadry-Hassanein 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, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Walter F. Merdinger Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 660, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Sherman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sherman 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 Breast Cancer, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Self-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Self-Ii 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Heart Valve Repair.

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

    Office

    9898 Genesee Ave Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ning Lu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Integrative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    SD Bombshell Aesthetics - John Weilbacker

    5726 La Jolla Blvd Ste 107, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Weilbacker is an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weilbacker 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, Lymphangitis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Cardiac Arrest. Dr. Weilbacker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Edward Kocharian MD APC

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 740, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seda Badalyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Badalyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Badalyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Experienced in Gallstones

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Lovgren-Moritz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lovgren-Moritz 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Low Blood Pressure, and Peptic Ulcer.

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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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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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