The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Gallstones near Altoona, PA. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery, Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Newlin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Newlin 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, Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Newlin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Newlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery, Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Kaneshiki, MD, specializes in general surgery and wound care and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Altoona Wound Care and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Monmouth Medical Center and medical degree at Robert W. Johnson Medical School. Dr. Kaneshiki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphedema, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kaneshiki is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kaneshiki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Colorectal Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery, Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Black is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Black 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Black is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health

    810 Valley View Boulevard, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kerstetter is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kerstetter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kerstetter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health

    810 Valley View Boulevard, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmond Bouassaf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bouassaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bouassaf is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery

    620 Howard Avenue, Suite 3F, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scot Currie, DO, specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery and is certified in general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Altoona Surgical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. He completed his residency at UPMC Harrisburg and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Currie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Currie is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Currie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Altoona Regional Health System

    620 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Niewodowski is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Niewodowski 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 Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health

    810 Valley View Boulevard, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Brzana is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brzana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Brzana is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Sollenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sollenberger 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 Gangrene, Apoplexy, Acute Kidney Failure, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sollenberger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Schlechter, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Blair Medical Associates, Station Medical Center and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and his medical degree at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Schlechter is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Schlechter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Hassan Zammam, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Blair Medical Associates, Station Medical Center and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed a fellowship at Allegheny University Hospitals, residency at Bon Secours Hospital, residency at Damascus University, and his medical degree at Damascus University Medical College. Dr. Zammam is rated as an Experienced 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 Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zammam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitul Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Hospital Medicine

    UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Magdy Girgis, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Altoona Hospitalists and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Girgis completed his medical education at Elmania University and residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Girgis 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 Sepsis, Heart Attack, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Girgis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Martinek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martinek 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 Cellulitis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Martinek is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Altoona Regional Health System

    620 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Ackerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ackerman 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 Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Apoplexy, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajih Alkhafaji is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alkhafaji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anan Said is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Said is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bailey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Gastroenterology Associates, Altoona

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lance Defrancisco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Defrancisco 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 Biliary Hypoplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Elias M Rifkah MD

    120 Chestnut Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Elias Rifkah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rifkah 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 Low Sodium Level, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rifkah is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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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