25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Chandler, AZ

I advocate a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care that balances clinical response with maintenance of the best possible quality of life for my patients. I place strong emphasis on actively involving patients in their treatment plans and encourage the enrollment of patients into clinical trials when available. I take pride in being the patient's Quarterback and I communicate regularly with their multiple providers while keeping the patient as informed as possible. Dr. Amini is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Amini is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Amini is currently accepting new patients.

"Shawn Stevenson, DO, FACS is an employed provider who serves as the Director of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery and employed provider at Dignity Health Arizona.He is a board certified, fellowship trained surgeon who specializes in advanced bariatric surgical procedures including metabolic weight loss, weight loss and oncology surgery using advanced laparoscopic techniques.Dr. Stevenson earned his undergraduate in Biology from Grand Canyon University. He earned his doctorate degree in Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and completed is residency in  General Surgery at the University of Arizona.He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is a professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, an Assistant Profession at Midwestern University College of Medicine and Adjunct Professor at A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Clinical Preceptor for Northern Arizona University.It is a privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available. I take great pride in the relationships we develop with our patients and welcome the opportunity to care for patients health.I strive to provide excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.It is a privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available. I take great pride in the relationships we develop with our patients and welcome the opportunity to care for patients health.Quality care is important to Dr. Stevenson, ""I strive to provide excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.""". Dr. Stevenson is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stevenson is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Stevenson is currently accepting new patients.

Travis Howard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Howard is board certified in American Os Bd Surgery General. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

Asser Youssef is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Youssef is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Adwoa Opoku is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Opoku is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Opoku is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Opoku is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ghazanfari continually strives for surgical excellence and has been consistently complemented on his surgical skill and bed side manner. Dr. Ghazanfari has a way about him that make his patients feel at ease and trust he will do all in his power to get them the best outcome possible. He continues to earn a great reputation among his peers and patients for his total patient care. Dr. Ghazanfari is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Ghazanfari is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Ghazanfari is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Thiessen, MD, is a general surgeon at Dignity Health MedicalGroup Chandler Regional MedicalCenter Trauma and GeneralSurgery Clinic. He is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and surgical critical care.Dr. Thiessen's expertise includes trauma surgery,surgical critical care, acute care surgery, and general surgery. He is a member of AmericanCollege of Surgeons, American Medical Association,and Surgical Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Thiessen received his medical degree from theUniversity of Iowa. He completed his residency at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and then completed a fellowship in trauma surgical critical care at the University of California San Francisco, Fresno.My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Thiessen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Thiessen is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care).

Sumeet Kadakia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Kadakia is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kadakia is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kadakia is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Gregory Robertson, MD is an employed provider with the Dignity Health Medical Group Agave Surgical Specialist in Chandler.He specializes in weight loss, bariatrics surgical procedures with special training in robotic- assisted and laparoscopic procedures. This includes sleeve, gastric banding, gastric bypass and SIPS.Dr. Robertson earned his BA in Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude,  from Colorado College. He earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and did his residency at University of Arizona.His patient care philosophy is “Dr. Robertson enjoys the practice of surgery because it gives him the pleasure of direct patient care, along with the enjoyment of the technical aspects of operating. “I’ve always been fascinated by the anatomy and physiology of the human body, and surgery gives an unequaled access to this, but nothing compares to satisfaction of helping someone when they need it most.”In is spare time, Dr. Robertson likes to ski, scuba, as well as drive and race cars. Dr. Robertson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Robertson is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Robertson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cooper's expertise includes general, laparoscopic, robotic and endocrine surgery. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona and has a Bachelor's degree in Spanish. After completing his surgical internship at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Cooper finished his general surgical training in the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency program at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. In his free time, Dr. Cooper enjoys triathlon, travel, and golf. He is a three-time IRONMAN Triathlon finisher and currently serves as the Medical Director for the IRONMAN Arizona full distance triathlon held each November in Tempe, Arizona.Dr. Cooper's care philosophy is to strive to help improve patients' quality of life using his surgical skills and compassion. Patients who come to my office can expect to receive my full attention to understand their lifestyle, treat their situation and help get them back to their regular activities. Dr. Cooper is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia. Dr. Cooper is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Oh was born in Seoul, South Korea. He grew up in Houston, TX and graduated Cum Laude from Trinity University in San Antonio with a B.S. in engineering sciences. He is an Alpha Omega Alpha honor graduate of medicine from the university of Texas San Antonio medical school. He then completed general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX training under world renowned surgeon Dr. Michael E. Debakey.Before relocating to the East Valley, Dr. Oh practiced surgery for four years in Seattle, WA. There he was a clinical instructor in both the Swedish Hospital general surgery residency program and the University of Washington Medical School. He received the outstanding faculty instructor award from the Swedish Hospital Surgical Residents in 2005.My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced techniques. Patient care is the core value of my practice. Dr. Oh is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Oh is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Sloan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Sloan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Sloan is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Sloan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cashman joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July, 2016. Dr. Carrie Cashman is a board certified general surgeon who specializes in breast surgical oncology and the treatment of both benign and malignant breast diseases. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Michigan and medical school at the University of Arizona. Her surgical training was at the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency Program in Phoenix, AZ.Dr. Cashman uses a patient-centered evidence based approach to breast cancer treatment. She works closely with the medical oncologists and radiation oncologists as well as plastic surgeons and genetic counselors to achieve a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care for each patient. Decisions regarding type or timing of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, breast reconstruction, and genetic testing are coordinated with the providers to optimize the patient's oncologic and cosmetic outcome.She performs lumpectomy (breast conservation surgery) and uses oncoplastic techniques when appropriate, skin and nipple sparing mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and axillary dissections when indicated. A minimally invasive approach and hidden scar techniques are used whenever possible. Dr. Cashman has received Hidden Scar certification.She also does venous access procedures for those patients requiring chemotherapy, both before and after surgery for breast cancer.Dr. Cashman is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and is certified in breast ultrasound. She is also a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She organizes and runs the breast cancer conference at Banner Desert Medical Center and participates in the multidisciplinary breast cancer clinic with Dignity Hospital as well.Dr. Cashman is married and has 2 children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her young children, swimming and biking with her family as well as traveling.RecognitionDr. Cashman was recently recognized as one Phoenix Magazine's Top Doctors in 2018, her tenth year.My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. I believe that caring is spoken, believed and practiced. Communication is essential to our effectiveness. Dr. Cashman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Cashman is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Cashman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Clark specializes in colon and rectal surgery with unique skills in advanced care for inflammatory bowel disease, colon and rectal cancer, colonic polyposis syndromes, anal cancer and complex benign anorectal disorders. He uses advanced technology such as high-resolution anoscopy, minimally invasive technology with fluorescence angiography, pelvic floor studies and endorectal ultrasound to help identify, diagnose and treat colorectal disease in a more precise way. Some of these unique clinical treatment strategies enable him to proactively treat low acuity colon and rectal issues in the clinic before they become big surgical cases. Dr. Clark earned his BA in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania; he went on to Penn State University, College of Medicine where he earned his Medical Doctorate. He did an Internship and Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. He completed a Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Christus Santa Rosa Colon and Rectal Surgery Program in San Antonio.His past academic appointments include Assistant Professor of Surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center/Baylor, Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Associate Professor of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine were he also served as Vice Chair of Surgical Education and Program Director for the General Surgery Residency program. In addition he has given back to our Military community by serving in Department of Surgery at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System.He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Clark is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, a member of the Association of Academic Surgeons and served as an executive board member of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Dr. Clark has published many peer-reviewed and book chapters on the topics such as hemorrhoid surgery, robotic surgery for resident training, techniques in advanced coloproctology for fistulizing anorectal disease, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and single incision laparoscopic colectomy among others.Dr. Clark's care philosophy is to treat every patient like they are a family member. I strive to deliver a high-standard of care; I treat my patients like I would treat my family. I make decisions with the patient and base them on medically-proven therapies. I offer my patients access to advanced technology to reduce risk, improve outcomes and minimize complications. Dr. Clark is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Anal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Ileostomy. Dr. Clark is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

Ambar Matta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Matta is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Philip Pepple is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Pepple is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pepple is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Pepple is currently accepting new patients.

Rohit Sahai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Sahai is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sahai is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Sahai is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Osipov is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Osipov is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphangiectasis. Dr. Osipov is board certified in Surgery General Surgery.

Starr Eads is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Eads is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Eads is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Eads is currently accepting new patients.

Dilip Bobra is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Bobra is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, and Menopause.

Vafa Ghaemmaghami, MD is a Faculty Physician with Dignity Health Medical Group in the department of Surgery and Trauma at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Dr. Ghaemmaghami is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ghaemmaghami is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care) and Surgery General Surgery.

John Watt, MD is a general surgeon with the Trauma and General SurgeryDepartment at Dignity HealthChandler Regional Medical Center.Dr. Watt earned his master of science degree in biotechnology from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania.He earned his medical doctorate from Thomas Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Dr. Watt completed a fellowship in biochemistry at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research inWashington, DC. He was a research scholar in radiation oncology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery at TheUniversity of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, where he also went on to complete a fellowship in surgical critical care and acute care surgery. He has also served as a United States Army Reserve Officer for many years.Dr. Watt has published a number of articles in medical journals and has presented several posters on his research.My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Watt is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Watt is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care) and Surgery General Surgery.

I enjoy growing orchids, traveling, cooking, and horseback riding. Dr. Tian is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus Skeletal Anomalies, Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive, Metopic Ridge, and Craniosynostosis. Dr. Tian is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tian is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy exercising, watching movies and spending time with my family. Dr. Garner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Garner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Garner is currently accepting new patients.

My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Hu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hu is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care) and Surgery General Surgery.