The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors near Orange, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Appendectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Orange, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    333 City Blvd W Ste 850, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Carmichael is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Carmichael is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stamos is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Stamos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Dolich is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Dolich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Delirium, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Splenectomy.

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

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sebastian Schubl is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Schubl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Traumatic Brain Injury, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yigit Guner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Guner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Guner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Yu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Goodman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Colostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Goodman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Shaul is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shaul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Shaul is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Areg Grigorian is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Grigorian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Low Blood Pressure, Myocardial Contusion, Fasciotomy, and Splenectomy.

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

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffry Nahmias is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nahmias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Low Blood Pressure, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lekawa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lekawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Delirium, Low Blood Pressure, Fasciotomy, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 2073, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Ramamoorthy is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramamoorthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ninh Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    UCI Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Samarasena is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Samarasena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oliver Eng is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Eng 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 Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Baldwin Park Hospital

    3430 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Lau is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    1950 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 3500, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Won is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Won is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive And Liver Disease Specialists

    1771 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amit Raina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Raina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Raina is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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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 Orange, CA?

    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 Orange, CA?

    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 Orange, CA?

    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 Orange, CA?

    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 Orange, CA?

    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 Orange, CA?

    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 Orange, CA?

    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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