The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 21 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shin Miyata, MD, is a pediatric general surgeon at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. He also serves as an assistant professor of pediatric surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Miyata sees patients up to 18 years old and specializes in minimally invasive surgery, trauma surgery and neonatal surgery. He is certified in PALS specific to pediatric patients. Dr. Miyata completed medical school at Okayama University School of Medicine in 2003, general surgery residency in Japan and in the United States at University of Maryland Medical Center and completed two surgical fellowships - one in surgical critical care from Children's Hospital Los Angeles and another in pediatric surgery from CHU Sainte-Justine, University of Montreal. View Shin Miyata, MD's SLUCare.com profile. Dr. Miyata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Meckel's Diverticulum, Colonic Atresia, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Miyata is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Buckman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Buckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cholecystitis, Spinal Shock, Low Blood Pressure, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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

    Michael Keirsey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Keirsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia and Appendectomy.

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    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Herman is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Meckel's Diverticulum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, Short Bowel Syndrome, and Appendectomy. Dr. Herman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Christopher Blewett, MD, FACS, is a board-certified pediatric general surgeon with SLUCare Physician Group at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Dr. Blewett received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and completed his fellowship at Children's Hospital of Alabama. He has a special interest in treating patients from newborn to 21 years old with Hirschsprung's Disease, anorectal malformations and foregut surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons. ""My belief is that every child deserves a healthy upbringing. Providing surgical care is how I contribute to that outcome."" - Christopher Blewett, MD, FACS". Dr. Blewett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hygroma Cervical, Cystic Hygroma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Blewett is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 3, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mazuski is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mazuski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave # 8109, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amelia Hessheimer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hessheimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ola Ahmed is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judy Trieu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Trieu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    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 practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kulshrestha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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

    Amulya Vadlakonda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Vadlakonda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cholecystitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Small Bowel Resection, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Lovasik is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lovasik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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

    Amrita Iyer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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

    Faiz Gani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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

    Caroline Godfrey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Godfrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Appendicitis, Kidney Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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

    Aaron Delman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Delman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Experienced in Appendectomy

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surachai Amornsawadwattana is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Amornsawadwattana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Trauma And General Surgery LLC

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 560A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Schmidt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Mercy Labs South LLC

    10010 Kennerly Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samer Al is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists LLC

    10012 Kennerly Rd, Suite 406, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sirivan Seng is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Seng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myocardial Contusion, Hernia, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mastectomy, and Appendectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 

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