The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors in Minnesota, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Appendectomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Minnesota, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Luverne Medical Center

    1600 N. Kniss Ave., 
    Luverne, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnathon Aho is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Luverne, Minnesota. Dr. Aho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Low Blood Pressure, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Aho is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Aho is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Travis Grotz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Grotz 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 Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Stomach Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Grotz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    M Health Fairview General Surgery Clinic Minneapolis

    909 Fulton Street Southeast, Floor 4, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Harmon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Harmon 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 Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy. Dr. Harmon is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2001, Clinical Pathology: American Board Of Pathology, 1990, Anatomic Pathology: American Board Of Pathology, 1990, and Surgical Critical Care: American Board Of Surgery, 2009. Dr. Harmon is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Wing

    701 Hewitt Boulevard, 
    Red Wing, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Kasal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Red Wing, Minnesota. Dr. Kasal 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 Cholecystitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kasal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery,2011, Surgery (General Surgery), and Surgical Critical Care:. Dr. Kasal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    M Health Fairview Weight Management Clinic Minneapolis

    909 Fulton Street Southeast, Floor 4, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Wise is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Wise 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 Obesity, Hernia, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Wise is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2019. Dr. Wise is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Allina Health Mercy General Surgery Clinic

    11850 Blackfoot Street Northwest, Suite 130, 
    Coon Rapids, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachelle Damle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Dr. Damle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Thrombectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Damle is board certified in American Board Of Surgery,2017 and Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Damle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    M Health Fairview Discovery Pediatric Specialty Clinic

    2512 South 7th Street, Floor 3, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Acton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Acton 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 Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Omphalocele, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Acton is board certified in Surgical Critical Care: American Board Of Surgery, 2000, Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2000, and Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2004. Dr. Acton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Song is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Song 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 Achalasia, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Mankato

    1025 Marsh St, 
    Mankato, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Morris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Femoral Hernia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Choledocholithiasis, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marjorie Odegard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Odegard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy.

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

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Mankato

    1025 Marsh St, 
    Mankato, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwini Poola is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Poola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Poola is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea And Austin

    1000 1st Dr NW, 
    Austin, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Annaliese Seidel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Minnesota. Dr. Seidel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis and Appendectomy. Dr. Seidel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Astera Health

    415 Jefferson St N, 
    Wadena, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Chupp is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wadena, Minnesota. Dr. Chupp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Chupp is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CentraCare - Willmar Clinic

    101 Willmar Ave SW, 
    Willmar, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Klinker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Willmar, Minnesota. Dr. Klinker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Klinker is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Klinker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    420 Delaware Street Se, Mmc 195, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Nguyen 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 Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Referral may be required
    420 Delaware St Se, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Troester is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Troester 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Georges Kaoukabani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kaoukabani 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 Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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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