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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Gallbladder Removal. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    32 providers found
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherry Wren is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wren and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Hernia, Gastroschisis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Poultsides is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Poultsides and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Stomach Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monique Barakat is a Gastroenterologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Barakat and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Knowlton is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Knowlton and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teodor Grantcharov is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Grantcharov and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Vascular Surgery
    780 Welch Rd Ste Cj350, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Fisher is a Vascular Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fisher and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Brachial Plexopathy, Osteotomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Bendix is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bendix and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Bendix is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Pugh is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Pugh and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aussama Nassar is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Nassar and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kazunari Sasaki is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Sasaki and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Forrester is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Forrester and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dan Azagury is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Azagury and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Hawn is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Hawn and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Visser is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Visser has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Public Health and Preventive Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Public Health and Preventive Medicine

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Maggio is a General Surgeon and a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Maggio and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Spain is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Spain and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristan Staudenmayer is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Staudenmayer has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Splenectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Weiser is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Weiser and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Badger is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Badger has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gene Chung is a Hospital Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Chung and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    When should I see a Gallbladder Removal doctor near me?

    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 a Gallbladder Removal doctor near me?

    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 Gallbladder Removal doctors near me?

    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 Gallbladder Removal doctors near me?

    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 a Gallbladder Removal doctor near me?

    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 Gallbladder Removal doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gallbladder Removal 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 a Gallbladder Removal doctor near me?

    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 Gallbladder Removal 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 Gallbladder Removal 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 Gallbladder Removal doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gallbladder Removal 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 a Gallbladder Removal doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gallbladder Removal 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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