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    General Surgeon Search Results

    MediFind found 303 specialists near Mesa, AZ

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    303 providers found
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery-Mesa

      2945 S Dobson Rd, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Frank Mitchell is a General Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Mitchell is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Hip Replacement.

      Mark A. Runfola
      Expertise in
      17
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      17
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC

      2945 S Dobson Rd, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      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. Runfola is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Stomach Cancer, Vagotomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Albert Amini
      Expertise in
      17
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      17
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Premier Surgery

      575 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 120, 
      Chandler, AZ 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      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 top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

      J G. Rula
      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC

      2945 S Dobson Rd, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      To provide the highest quality surgical care with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. To help patients reduce there down time from surgery with advanced procedures. Dr. Rula is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Kevin J. Masur
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC

      2945 S Dobson Rd, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Born and raised in north central Indiana, Dr. Masur attended Wabash College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. While in college, he was a member of the Alpha-Pi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He then received his medical training at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical residency in the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency program in Phoenix, Arizona.To provide the highest quality surgical care with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. To help patients reduce there down time from surgery with advanced procedures. Dr. Masur is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Femoral Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

      Theodore Haley
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC

      2945 S Dobson Rd, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      A native Arizonan, Dr. Haley was born and raised in Tucson. He moved to the Valley of the Sun to complete his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then traveled back to Tucson, earning his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Haley completed his general surgery training at the Phoenix integrated Surgical Residency program and is board certified. His clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, endocrine, and breast surgery.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. Haley is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy.

      Lawrence J. Damore
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC

      2945 S Dobson Rd, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Damore attended college at Emory University in Atlanta, GA where he graduated summa cum laude in Biology. He continued on to medical school at the University of Cincinnati. Next, he completed five years of General Surgery residency at Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center. Having a great interest in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Damore spent a year at the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery at Ohio State University. He then moved to the Phoenix area to begin practice with Advanced Surgical Associates in 1999.Dr. Damore is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons and Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Special professional interests include minimally invasive surgery, single incision laparoscopic surgery, and medical education. Dr. Damore also is a clinical instructor for the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency.To provide the highest quality surgical care with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. To help patients reduce there down time from surgery with advanced procedures. Dr. Damore is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Advanced Surgical Associates

      2945 S Dobson Rd, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daveshni Kumar is a General Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC

      2945 S Dobson Rd, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Originally from Bronx, New York, Dr. Marini attended the University of  Arizona where he earned a degree in molecular and cellular biology. He then attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine where he earned his medical degree. Dr. Marini completed his general surgical training at the University of Arizona Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency.   Dr. Marini's professional interests include endocrine, complex hernia repair, advanced laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery.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. Marini is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Valley Surgical Clinics LTD.

      1492 S Mill Ave Ste 113, 
      Tempe, AZ 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Sholem is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Sholem is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hip Replacement.

      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery

      General & Robotic Surgical Associates PLLC

      2860 S Alma School Rd Ste 33, 
      Chandler, AZ 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Asser Youssef is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Youssef is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      General Surgery

      HonorHealth Surgical And Trauma Specialists

      7351 E Osborn Rd Ste 200B, 
      Scottsdale, AZ 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kaveh Najafi is a General Surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Najafi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Premier Surgery

      575 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 120, 
      Chandler, AZ 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adwoa Opoku is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Opoku is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Opoku is currently accepting new patients.

      Jennifer N. Reitz
      Expertise in
      16
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      16
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Advanced Surgical Associates

      3367 S Mercy Rd, Ste 210, 
      Gilbert, AZ 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      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. Reitz is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Susan R. Cortesi
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC

      2945 S Dobson Rd, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Cortesi is an Arizona native, born and raised in Wickenburg. After graduating Cum Laude from Arizona State University she studied at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed her surgical training at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix. Dr. Cortesi is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She specializes in the treatment of breast disease and breast cancer, she has over 22 years of surgical experience.  Dr. Cortesi also performs laparoscopic surgery on hernias and gallbladders, as well as other general surgery procedures.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. Cortesi is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

      Ali Ghazanfari
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      General Surgery

      AZ Elite Surgeons, LLC

      726 N Greenfield Rd, Ste 105, 
      Gilbert, AZ 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      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 top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Shawn D. Stevenson
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Group Agave Surgery Clinic - Chandler

      1100 S Dobson Rd, Suite 204, 
      Chandler, AZ 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      "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 top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Bianca J. Vazquez
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Arizona Thyroid & Parathryroid Surgery

      10250 N 92nd St, Ste 205, 
      Scottsdale, AZ 
       (11.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      It is a great privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and it is our upmost responsibility to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available to modern medicine. Dr. Vazquez is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Nathaniel Soper
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Banner - University Medicine General Surgery Clinic

      1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I enjoy playing golf, hiking and spending time with my family and grandchildren. Dr. Soper is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

      Shaleen Vira
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Institutes 755

      755 East McDowell Road, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I enjoy running, golfing, skiing, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. Dr. Vira is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Nicholas Thiessen
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Dignity Health Medical Group Surgical Specialties - Chandler Regional

      485 S Dobson Road, Suite 201, 
      Chandler, AZ 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      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 top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Hip Replacement.

      Sumeet A. Kadakia
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Advanced Surgical Associates

      3367 S Mercy Rd, Ste 210, 
      Gilbert, AZ 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Sumeet Kadakia grew up in Redondo Beach, California and completed his high-school education in Manhattan Beach. From there he went on to receive Bachelors of Science degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. He then attended Georgetown University where he received his Master of Science in physiology and ultimately received his medical education at the New York Medical College before returning to the west coast.His residency training at the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency brought him to the sunny state of Arizona. During residency he was awarded the honor of administrative chief surgical resident as well as surgery house officer of the year by the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix campus students.To provide the highest quality surgical care with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. To help patients reduce there down time from surgery with advanced procedures. Dr. Kadakia is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

      Richard Oh
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Advanced Surgical Associates

      3367 S Mercy Rd, Ste 210, 
      Gilbert, AZ 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      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 top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

      Ashley Tian
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Banner Health Clinic

      1432 South Dobson Road, Suite 403, 
      Mesa, AZ 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I enjoy growing orchids, traveling, cooking, and horseback riding. Dr. Tian is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive, Hydrocephalus Skeletal Anomalies, Metopic Ridge, and Craniosynostosis.

      Travis L. Howard
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery

      AZ Elite Surgeons, LLC

      333 N Dobson Rd #15, 
      Chandler, AZ 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Travis Howard is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

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      When should I see a General Surgeon near Mesa, AZ?

      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 General Surgeon near Mesa, AZ?

      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 General Surgeons near Mesa, AZ?

      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 General Surgeons near Mesa, AZ?

      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 General Surgeon in Mesa?

      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 General Surgeon search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different General Surgeon?

      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 General Surgeon near Mesa, AZ?

      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 General Surgeon?

      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 General Surgeon 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 General Surgeons near Mesa, AZ?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the General Surgeon 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. 

      What are the most common health conditions that a General Surgeon near Mesa, AZ might treat?

      Can I filter my search to find a General Surgeon that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the General Surgeon search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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