The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Gallstones near Columbia, MO. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Halsey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Halsey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Ghassan Hammoud is a Gastroenterologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Hammoud is rated as an Advanced 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 Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Hammoud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. Dr. Hammoud is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Gerber is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Gerber 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Welsh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Welsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Rawlings is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Rawlings 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, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Bartow is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bartow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bartow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Coughenour is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Coughenour 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Coughenour is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Coughenour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Nelson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nelson 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 Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salman Ahmad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ahmad 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 Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Scott 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 Pleurisy, Lung Metastases, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David James-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. James-Iii 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 Liver Failure, Acute Kidney Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Strain is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Strain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Dudley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Dudley is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Morning Sickness, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Dudley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garrel Renick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Renick 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 Liver Failure, Acute Kidney Failure, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Referral may be required

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hadassah Consuegra-Anderson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Consuegra-Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkata Kenguva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kenguva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Ureteroscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kenguva is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Nelson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harleen Chela is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Chela is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chela is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ebubekir Daglilar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Daglilar is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Daglilar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Wheeler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Wheeler 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 Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Wheeler 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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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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