The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in columbus, NC

Find the Top Gallstones Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Gallstones near columbus, NC. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

Location
LocationClose
13 providers found
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Foothills Medical Associates

    801 W. Mills St., Suite C, 
    Columbus, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Josh Knolhoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Knolhoff 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 Gallbladder Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Knolhoff is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Knolhoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Geriatrics | General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Geriatrics | General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Nm Pacs 2 LLC

    70 Oak St, 
    Tryon, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Rohrer is a primary care provider, a Geriatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Tryon, North Carolina. Dr. Rohrer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency, and GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Spartanburg Medical Center

    133 N Howard Ave, 
    Landrum, SC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Bridges is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Landrum, South Carolina. Dr. Bridges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Holleman Surgical

    44 Hospital Dr Ste 1A, 
    Columbus, NC 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Holleman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, North Carolina. Dr. Holleman 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 Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Holleman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    A Hospital Department Of AdventHealth Hendersonville

    80 Doctors Dr Ste 1, 
    Hendersonville, NC 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pierre Dematos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dr. Dematos is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dematos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    A Hospital Department Of AdventHealth Hendersonville

    80 Doctors Dr Ste 1, 
    Hendersonville, NC 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Onofrey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Onofrey is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Onofrey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC

    330 Nc Hwy 108, 
    Rutherfordton, NC 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Eisenhauer is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Dr. Eisenhauer 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pacemaker Implantation, and Colostomy. Dr. Eisenhauer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rutherford Surgical Associates

    330 108 Hwy, 
    Rutherfordton, NC 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Demeusy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Dr. Demeusy 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Demeusy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AdventHealth Medical Group Audiology At Hendersonville

    80 Doctors Dr Ste 1, 
    Hendersonville, NC 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Custer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dr. Custer 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, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Custer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    A Hospital Department Of AdventHealth Hendersonville

    50 Hospital Dr Ste 1D, 
    Hendersonville, NC 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Royce Bailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypothyroidism, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rutherford Hospital Inc.

    330 NC 108 Hwy, 
    Rutherfordton, NC 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rod Goncalves is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Dr. Goncalves 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Goncalves is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Blue Ridge Health-Chimney Rock

    2579 Chimney Rock Rd, 
    Hendersonville, NC 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Heilemann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dr. Heilemann 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 Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Necrosis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Heilemann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    WNC Family Medical Center PLLC

    510 Balsam Rd, 
    Hendersonville, NC 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Mathews is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dr. Mathews 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

    Showing 1-13 of 13

    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 columbus, NC?

    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 columbus, NC?

    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 columbus, NC?

    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 columbus, NC?

    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 columbus, NC?

    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 columbus, NC?

    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 columbus, NC?

    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 

    Read more about our Content Policy.