25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Dr. Winston Chan is a double board-certified General Surgeon and Colon and Rectal Surgeon with additional certification and training in the use of the Da Vinci Xi robotic system for minimally invasive surgeries. He is an accomplished surgeon with extensive experience in both university-based teaching and clinical robotics proctoring.Dr. Chan earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Chan's passion lies in using the latest advanced medical technology, such as robotics and laparoscopy, in combination with his own surgical dexterity to treat complex diseases through small incisions to promote patient comfort and outcomes. His surgical expertise includes treatment of gallbladder disease, hernias, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease, reflux disorders, and soft tissue conditions. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, traveling and spending time with family.Dr. Chan is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Tarrant County Medical Society. He speaks English and Mandarin. Dr. Chan is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Hodge is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

"For more than 15 years, Michael Catino, M.D., has specialized in orthopedic spine surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., Catino finished his fellowship at Maryland Spine Fellowship in Towson, M.D., where he trained with world-renowned surgeon Dr. Paul McAfee. He has co-authored numerous research papers, and is one of the Dallas/Fort Worth area's foremost experts on orthopedic spine surgery.Catino specializes in spine surgery, with an emphasis on complex revision spine surgery. He has a special interest in treating injuries and conditions related to the cervical spine. He takes a conservative approach to spinal care pursuing non-surgical treatment options prior to considering surgery. When surgery is necessary, he employs minimally-invasive techniques whenever possible.Catino joined physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Jennifer Zahn</a> at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton to form the Neck and Back Center, prior to practicing privately and co-founding North Texas Neck and Back.In his earlier years, Catino played college football on a full scholarship. As a defensive player, he learned the importance of staying physically fit. He continues to stay physically active and participates in various endurance events.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neck and Back (Michael A. Catino, M.D.)</a>". Dr. Catino is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Walton Taylor is a general surgeon specializing in the care of patients with breast cancer and melanoma. He also performs general surgeries, including robotic and laparoscopic procedures.Dr. Taylor grew up in Dallas, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. After completing medical school, he returned to Dallas to complete his residency at UT Southwestern.Dr. Taylor is a former President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. During his term as president, he oversaw the development of national guidelines for genetic testing and mammography. He continues to speak nationally on breast cancer, genetics, melanoma, and genomic testing.An active educator for fellow health care professionals, Dr. Taylor serves on Continuing Medical Education committees for the Texas Medical Association, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, and is a member of Texas Health Physician Group's Board of Trustees and Credentialing Committee. He also aids in developing educational tools for surgeons.Dr. Taylor describes his patient-centered approach to practice with clarity and conviction. Our practice philosophy is to put patients first. We work to give next-day results to patients and provide easy access to our providers and medical staff. I give my personal cell phone number to every patient so they can contact me directly with any urgent needs or questions. We do not see patients as their medical condition, but rather we see them as people with their own unique circumstances. We are here to treat the whole person and not just focus on the medical problem. Our goal is to treat the condition and make the process as smooth as possible."". Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Melanoma.

Marin Marinov is a General Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Marinov is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

. Dr. Devos is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

I am originally from Oviedo, Florida, but I began my journey in this part of the country when I attended the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. After medical school, I completed my surgical residency at South Pointe Hospital – Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. I am board certified by the American Osteopathic Association and the Osteopathic Board of Surgery. The desire to become a doctor and ultimately a surgeon stemmed from me wanting to use my hands to heal. Dr. David Stoeckle, my surgery mentor in medical school, cultivated my interest in surgery. When treating patients, I educate them and give them the tools to make their own healthcare decisions. Seeing my patients disease-free is where I derive my greatest joy as a physician. I have been married for 15 years and have three young children. We enjoy this region’s beautiful mountains and lakes, which lend themselves to boating, hiking and camping. My family and I are also members of Woodland Hills Christian Church. Dr. Dorn is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Cellulitis, Angiosarcoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

Benjamin Scharfstein, MD, finds his greatest joy in witnessing the positive outcomes his patients achieve. “I love seeing my patients return after surgery, feeling much better and ready to get back to their lives and families,” he says. Inspired by his grandfather, an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scharfstein grew up in Johnson City and is thrilled to practice medicine and raise his family in the Appalachian Highlands. He has a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and community spirit of the region. Outside of his work, Dr. Scharfstein stays active in his church and enjoys spending time outdoors. Dr. Scharfstein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Paul Gray is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Gray is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy.

. Dr. Cutshall is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombophlebitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Ivy Haskins is a General Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Haskins has been practicing medicine for over 14 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Tzvi Nussbaum is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Nussbaum is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nussbaum is currently accepting new patients.

. Dr. Cummins is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Daniel Jordan serves the Willow Park community. He began his career as an emergency medical technician before working in emergency room patient care and later pursuing his medical degree. Dr. Jordan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Rodney Thill is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Thill is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Monzon is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Dr. Melvin Elieson is a North Texas native who grew up in the Flower Mound area. He is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Elieson has served the surgical needs of adult patients since 2006. In addition to his practice, he has served as a clinical assistant professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock since 2012 and at the Texas Christian University School of Medicine in Fort Worth since 2019. His areas of special focus include laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, complex hernia repairs, diseases of the gallbladder, anti-reflux surgery, surgery of the colon/stomach/ intestine and surgery of the solid organs of the abdomen. Dr. Elieson earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Following medical school, he completed the general surgery residency program at UTMB in Galveston before completing a year of fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute in Baton Rouge, La. Dr. Elieson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Foregut Society and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.Dr. Elieson is married with three sons and a daughter who share his passion for the outdoors. He enjoys kite boarding and snow skiing and staying active within his church. Dr. Elieson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Robert Hagood is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hagood is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Rachel Baer is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Baer is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Anna Katz is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Katz is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

. Dr. Bulawa is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Board-certified general surgeon Jeffrey Holloway, D.O., is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive surgery with special focus on gastrointestinal surgical techniques. Dr. Holloway received his Doctor of Osteopathy from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth before going on to complete his general surgery internship and residency through the University of Missouri – Kansas City Affiliated Hospitals system. While studying in Kansas City, he served as chief resident at Truman Medical Center & Saint Luke's Hospital and at Kansas City Veterans Administration Hospital.After completing his fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery through the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. Holloway returned to Missouri. He worked for seven years with Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Mo., providing general and trauma surgical expertise, before making a move to North Texas.Dr. Holloway brings more than a decade of research and surgical care experience to Texas Health Surgical Care Southwest. His special interests include GI surgery with an emphasis in laparoscopic techniques. He places a high priority on improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic health conditions and surgical needs. Dr. Holloway speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Holloway is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Chavin is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Obesity, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

Barry Rosen is a General Surgeon in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Rosen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.