The 20 Best Gallbladder Removal Doctors near lakewood, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Gallbladder Removal

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Gallbladder Removal near lakewood, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nam Nguyen is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Bile Duct Cysts, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Podiatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Convalescent Podiatry Care

    5445 Del Amo Blvd Ste 102, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hao Wu is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proximal Symphalangism, Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cherese Mari Laulhere Children's Village

    2701 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Anselmo is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Anselmo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Athymia, VACTERL Association, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    1760 Termino Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nolan Desa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Desa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Desa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Desa is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    David Imagawa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Imagawa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Imagawa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

    Distinguished in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffry Nahmias is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nahmias is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. 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. Dr. Nahmias is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Nahmias is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MLK Outpatient Center

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Mccloud is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mccloud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mccloud is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mccloud is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Junko Ozao-Choy is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Ozao-Choy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashkan Moazzez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Moazzez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Wolf is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Wolf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Internal Medicine

    La Palma Medical Offices

    5 Centerpointe Drive, 
    La Palma, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navdeep Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adie Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, CACH Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esteban Aguayo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Aguayo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Mediastinitis, Gallstones, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Chen is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroma Biliary Tract, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Moulton is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Moulton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janelle Cyprich is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Cyprich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sheehan Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zeljka Jutric is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Jutric is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaun Daly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Daly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Daly is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reed Ayabe is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ayabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Ayabe is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Complex General Surgical Oncology and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Surgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sebastian Schubl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Schubl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. 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. Dr. Schubl is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Samarasena is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Samarasena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Samarasena is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Gallbladder Removal doctor near lakewood, 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 a Gallbladder Removal doctor near lakewood, 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 Gallbladder Removal doctors near lakewood, 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 Gallbladder Removal doctors near lakewood, 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 a Gallbladder Removal doctor near lakewood, 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 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 lakewood, 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 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 lakewood, CA?

    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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