The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 311 doctor with experience in Retroperitoneal Inflammation near Boston, MA. Of these, 251 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Bmc Affiliated Physicians, Inc.

    736 Cambridge St, 
    Brighton, MA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Friel is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Friel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Friel is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas E. Cataldo
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro Building, 3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Cataldo is a Colorectal Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cataldo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Evangelos Messaris
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro Building, 3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Evangelos Messaris is a Colorectal Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Messaris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Ghushe is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ghushe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ghushe is currently accepting new patients.

    Charles H. Cook
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Cook is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Charles S. Parsons
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Parsons is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Parsons has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Stephen R. Odom
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Odom is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Odom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Alok Gupta
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alok Gupta is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    11 Nevins St, Suite 201, 
    Brighton, MA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Pecquex is a General Surgeon in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Pecquex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pecquex is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anuradha Shenoy is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shenoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ascites, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Mueller is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Fagenholz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fagenholz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashraf Thabet is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Thabet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Neurogenic Bladder, Visceromegaly, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hiroko Kunitake is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kunitake is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Hickey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Frostbite, Gallbladder Disease, Fasciotomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liliana Bordeianou is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bordeianou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Haytham Kaafarani
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haytham Kaafarani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaafarani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Disease, Fasciotomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Office

    165 Cambridge St Ste 810, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Velmahos is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Velmahos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Fasciotomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Umut Sarpel
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Surgery

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 3, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Umut Sarpel is an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sarpel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Kristen T. Crowell
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro Building, 3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Crowell is a Colorectal Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Crowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Anorectal Abscess, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

    Retroperitoneal inflammation causes swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Over time, it can lead to a mass behind the abdomen and its contents called retroperitoneal fibrosis.

    The retroperitoneal space is in front of the lower back and behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum). Organs in this space include the:

    • Kidneys
    • Lymph nodes
    • Pancreas
    • Ureters
    • Adrenal glands
    • Esophagus
    • Abdominal aorta
    • Parts of the colon and stomach
    • Rectum

    When should I see a Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Boston, MA?

    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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Boston, MA?

    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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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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