The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors near brighton, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near brighton, MA. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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22 providers found
    Elite in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    830 Harrison Ave Ste 3400, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Drake is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Drake is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Appendectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Drake is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    SMG General Surgery, Brighton

    11 Nevins St Ste 201, 
    Brighton, MA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claudius Conrad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Conrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Conrad is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

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

    Garret Cullen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cullen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Appendectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

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

    Shannon Cramm is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cramm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gangrene, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of General And Gastrointestinal Surgery

    45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelya Melnitchouk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Melnitchouk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Melnitchouk is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and Surgery, General. Dr. Melnitchouk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

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

    Gilaad Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

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

    Ali Salim is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Salim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Appendicitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Salim is board certified in Surgical Critical Care and Surgery, General. Dr. Salim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of General And Gastrointestinal Surgery

    45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rocco Ricciardi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ricciardi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Ricciardi is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and Surgery, General. Dr. Ricciardi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1620 Tremont St Fl 4-020, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adil Haider is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Haider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diastrophic Dysplasia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita, Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Hernia Center

    1153 Centre Street, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Nitzschke is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Nitzschke 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nitzschke is board certified in Surgical Critical Care and Surgery, General. Dr. Nitzschke is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    165 Cambridge St Ste 810, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Velmahos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Velmahos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Fasciotomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Velmahos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    165 Cambridge St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwin Ananthakrishnan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston,, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christy Cauley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston,, Massachusetts. Dr. Cauley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Cauley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

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

    Bixiao Zhao is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Thyroid Cancer, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Preston is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Preston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Surgery

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Farokh Demehri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Demehri 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 Pectus Excavatum, Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Demehri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    243 Charles St Ste 1107, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Chan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    165 Cambridge St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamed Khalili is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Khalili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khalili is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Cusack is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cusack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Melanoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Cusack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

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

    Richard Guyer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Guyer 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 Hirschsprung Disease, Ganglioneuroma, Gangrene, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Appendectomy?

    An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

    When should I see an Appendectomy doctor near brighton, 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 an Appendectomy doctor near brighton, 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 Appendectomy doctors near brighton, 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 Appendectomy doctors near brighton, 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 an Appendectomy doctor near brighton, 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 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 brighton, 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 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 brighton, MA?

    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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