The 20 Best Gallbladder Removal Doctors near Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Gallbladder Removal Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Gallbladder Removal near Chicago, IL. Of these, 98 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Shishir K. Maithel
    Elite in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Gallbladder Removal
    Surgical Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shishir Maithel is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Maithel has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Eric S. Hungness
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Hungness is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hungness has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Michael Ujiki
    Elite in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ujiki, MD, a gastrointestinal surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions of the esophagus, stomach and gallbladder. After beginning his career in business, Dr. Ujiki found his true calling in medicine, where he now combines advanced surgical innovation with compassionate care. He prioritizes reducing recovery time and improving outcomes through cutting-edge techniques, including incisionless and laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Ujiki is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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    Rajesh N. Keswani
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Keswani is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Keswani has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Hasan B. Alam
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2320, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hasan Alam is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alam has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Magdy P. Milad
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    259 E Erie St Ste 2450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Magdy Milad is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Milad has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Tubal Disease, Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal

    Chicago Institute Of Advanced Surgery

    200 W Superior St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Giovannetti is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Giovannetti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Gallbladder Removal
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lavin Family Pavilion

    259 E Erie St Ste 1616, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Posluszny is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Posluszny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Fasciotomy.

    Kunjan S. Bhakta
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunjan Bhakta is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bhakta has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Ikechukwu B. Achebe
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ikechukwu Achebe is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Achebe has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Satish N. Nadig
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Transplant Surgery
    676 N St Clair St 19th Fl, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Satish Nadig is a Transplant Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nadig has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Alexander P. Nagle
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Bariatric Medicine
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Nagle is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nagle has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

    Amir A. Borhani
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Borhani is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Borhani has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Michael J. Rosen
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rosen is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

    Albert A. Nemcek
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Interventional Radiology
    251 E Huron St Ste 4-710T, Feinberg Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Nemcek is an Interventional Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nemcek has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Ureterocele, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Benjamin S. Bryner
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Bryner is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bryner has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Daniel B. Cacho
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Transplant Surgery
    676 N St Clair St 19th Fl, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cacho is a Transplant Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cacho has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Michael J. Sutherland
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Sutherland is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sutherland has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Secondary Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Michael B. Shapiro
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Shapiro is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Steven J. Schwulst
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallbladder Removal
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Schwulst is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schwulst has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gallbladder Removal. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Shock, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Gallbladder Removal doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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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