The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors in Minnesota, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Appendectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Minnesota, US. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    MN - Surgery

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

    Stephanie Polites is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Polites is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

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

    Kevin Behm is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Behm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Red Wing

    701 Hewitt Blvd, 
    Red Wing, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Kasal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider 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.

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

    University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside

    2450 Riverside Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Acton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider 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, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Regions Hospital

    640 Jackson St, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bulander is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Bulander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

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

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    1233 34th St NW, 
    Bemidji, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Joannides is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bemidji, Minnesota. Dr. Joannides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paolo Goffredo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Goffredo 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 Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Kendrick is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kendrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypovolemic Shock, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

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

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Chipman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Chipman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

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

    Henry Schiller is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Schiller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

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

    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 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Stomach Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Fairview Health Services

    500 Harvard St Se, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Rickard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Rickard 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 Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Splenectomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Rickard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Bariatric Medicine

    Office

    705 Pleasant Ave S, 
    Park Rapids, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Smith is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

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

    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 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Esophageal Perforation, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato

    1015 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
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Harmon is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Harmon 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 Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    MN - Surgery Pediatric

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

    Denise Klinkner is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Klinkner 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 Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Tenesmus, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Mankato

    1025 Marsh St, 
    Mankato, MN 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwini Poola is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mankato, Minnesota. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Poola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroschisis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea And Austin

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

    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.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Wise is 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.

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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 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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