The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in Great Falls, MT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 125 doctor with experience in Gallstones near Great Falls, MT. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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125 providers found
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Downtown Clinic - Internal Medicine

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 310W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Brekke was born and raised in Billings. In fact, he was born at St. Vincent Healthcare. He attended the University of Montana and worked as a phlebotomist at St. Vincent Healthcare during summers and school breaks. After completing medical school in Las Vegas, Nevada, and residency in Portland, Oregon, he moved back to Montana with his wife and daughter to be with family and serve the Billings community. Outside of work, Dr. Brekke enjoys spending time with friends and family, being a husband and father, and cheering on the Griz. Dr. Brekke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, and Hypertension. Dr. Brekke is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brekke is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Associates PC

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Rentz is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Rentz 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 Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rentz is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Rentz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Associates PC

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Dringman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Dringman 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, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dringman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dringman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates PC

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Bentzel is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Bentzel 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Bentzel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bentzel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Downtown Clinic - Gastroenterology

    1144 North Broadway, Suite C, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Baum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Baum 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 Berdon Syndrome, Achalasia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Baum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Baum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2900 12th Ave N Ste 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wilcox is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Wilcox 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Great Falls Surgical Associates

    400 13th Ave S Ste 102, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Mortenson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Mortenson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2900 12th Ave N Ste 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Ott is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Ott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    1930 West Broadway Street, Suite A, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeff Willis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Willis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Willis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2819 Great Northern Loop, Suite 200, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Kattine is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Kattine 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, Hiatal Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Downtown Clinic - Wound Healing Center

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 315W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Maier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Maier 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Frostbite, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Maier is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Maier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2835 Fort Missoula Road, Building 3, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Zehnpfennig is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Zehnpfennig 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Riha is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Riha is rated as an Experienced 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 Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

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

    Livingston Healthcare

    104 Centennial Dr, 
    Livingston, MT 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Roberts is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Livingston, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Roberts 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Roberts is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Peter's Health

    2475 E Broadway St, 
    Helena, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Bubbers is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Helena, Montana. Dr. Bubbers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral required

    Providence St. Patrick Hospital

    500 W Broadway St, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Bowe is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bowe is rated as an Experienced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2819 Great Northern Loop, Suite 200, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacie Campo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Campo 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Hernia.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    500 West Broadway Street, Floor 4, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    J Pickhardt is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Pickhardt 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pickhardt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bozeman Health GI Clinic

    931 Highland Boulevard, Suite 3350, 
    Bozeman, MT 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Walsh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bozeman, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Walsh 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Walsh is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2819 Great Northern Loop, Suite 200, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Silva is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Silva 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Silva is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Gallstones doctor near Great Falls, MT?

    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 Great Falls, MT?

    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 Great Falls, MT?

    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 Great Falls, MT?

    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 Great Falls, MT?

    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 Great Falls, MT?

    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 Great Falls, MT?

    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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