Filters

Specialty
Additional Specialty
Distance
    Gender
    Insurance
    Availability
    Language
    Years of Experience
    Level of Expertise

    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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

    MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 18 are Experienced.

    Location
    LocationClose
    18 providers found
      John E. Mazuski
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Surg Accs, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Mazuski is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mazuski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      1402 S Grand Blvd # M260, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Claire Wunker is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wunker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      1465 S Grand Blvd, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Gustavo Villalona is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Villalona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Villalona is currently accepting new patients.

      Learn about our expert tiers
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

      Ssm Health Care Group

      1465 S Grand Blvd, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Japanese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Shin Miyata is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Miyata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Meckel's Diverticulum, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Gastroschisis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Miyata is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      660 S Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8109, 
      St Louis, MO 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ola Ahmed is a General Surgeon in St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      660 S Euclid Ave, 1701 West Building, Campus Box 8109, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amelia Hessheimer is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hessheimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      660 S Euclid Ave, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sujay Kulshrestha is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kulshrestha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      Washington University

      4921 Parkview Pl, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brendan Lovasik is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lovasik has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Lovasik is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Experienced in Appendectomy

      Washington University

      4921 Parkview Pl, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Surachai Amornsawadwattana is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Amornsawadwattana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Amornsawadwattana is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amulya Vadlakonda is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Vadlakonda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Cholecystitis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Small Bowel Resection, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Faiz Gani is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Hepatectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Anesthesiology
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Anesthesiology

      Washington University

      1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Keirsey is a General Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Keirsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia and Appendectomy. Dr. Keirsey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Anesthesiology
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Anesthesiology

      Washington University

      1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Suite 200, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sara Buckman is a General Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Buckman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cholecystitis, Spinal Shock, Low Blood Pressure, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      4590 Nash Way, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amrita Iyer is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Cellulitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology LLC

      615 S New Ballas Rd, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samer Alkaade is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Alkaade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      Mercy Clinic Trauma And General Surgery LLC

      621 S New Ballas Rd, Suite 560a, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lauren Schmidt is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 483a, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Pennell is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pennell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Appendectomy. Dr. Pennell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology

      Washington University

      12634 Olive Blvd, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Judy Trieu is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Trieu has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Trieu is currently accepting new patients.

      Showing 1-18 of 18

      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Appendectomy?

      An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

      When should I see an Appendectomy doctor near Saint Louis, 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 an Appendectomy doctor near Saint Louis, 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 Appendectomy doctors near Saint Louis, 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 Appendectomy doctors near Saint Louis, 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 an Appendectomy doctor near Saint Louis, 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 Appendectomy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendectomy 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 an Appendectomy doctor near Saint Louis, 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 Appendectomy 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 Appendectomy 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 Appendectomy doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendectomy 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 an Appendectomy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendectomy 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

      More Appendectomy Doctors by city