25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Washington, DC

Chima Oluigbo, MD, FRCSC, FAANS, is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s National Hospital and Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at University Hospitals Birmingham, England and subsequently completed fellowships at the University of Colorado (pediatric neurosurgery) and the Ohio State University (functional and stereotactic neurosurgery). He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and an active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery. Dr. Oluigbo cares for children with all types of diseases of the nervous system such as epilepsy, brain and spine tumors, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, spina bifida and tethered spinal cord. He specializes in the surgical care of children with epilepsy as well as pediatric functional and restorative neurosurgery. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat patients with epilepsy. These techniques include the Visualase laser ablation therapy and the ROSA robot assisted epilepsy surgery. He also uses advanced intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during epilepsy surgery to optimize seizure control outcomes. Dr. Oluigbo previously led the epilepsy surgery service at the Ohio State University Medical Center where he was actively involved in functional neurosurgery (deep brain stimulation). His research interests include epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, functional neurological restoration and the development of innovative neuromodulation therapies for the treatment of chronic neurological disorders including epilepsy, movement disorders, neurobehavioral and cognitive disorders, chronic pain and spasticity in children. Dr. Oluigbo is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Oluigbo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, 2014.

Robert Keating, MD, is currently a McCullough distinguished professor, interim senior vice president, Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center and chief of Neurosurgery at Children’s National Hospital. A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, he completed a neurosurgery residency and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery/craniofacial surgery at the Albert Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Following his training, Dr. Keating served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at the Oakland Naval Hospital serving as the chief from 1991-1994. After his time in the Navy, he returned to the Bronx where he was on staff at Montefiore Medical Center as well as the Bronx Municipal Hospital Center for two years before coming back to Washington, D.C., in 1996 to join the faculty at Children’s National Dr. Keating's past appointments include the president of the medical staff at Children’s National, as well as head of credentials. He currently maintains a busy practice of pediatric neurosurgery, with an emphasis on tumors, Chiari malformations, craniofacial reconstruction, spinal dysraphism, spasticity and brachial plexus surgery. As a member of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, he has published and presented extensively in the field. His publications include the previous texts, “An Atlas of Orbitocranial Surgery” and “Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System” (2nd edition published in 2013), with current work on Neurosurgical Operative Atlas, (2nd ed. Goodrich JT, and Keating RF, Thieme) due for publication in 2018. He is also chair, medical advisory committee on the Board of the American Syringomyelia Alliance Project as well as a founding member of the Posterior Fossa Society and maintains long-standing membership in the CNS, AANS, ASPN and ISPN. Dr. Keating is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Keating is board certified in Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2000 and Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 1993.

Marc Levitt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Levitt is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Levitt is board certified in Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2012, Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2010, and Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2010.

Jennifer Rosen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rosen is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Christian Shults is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shults is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Mario Golocovsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Golocovsky is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Thomas Fishbein is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Fishbein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Cysts, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.

Salem Noureldine is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Noureldine is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Adenoma, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Paul Sugarbaker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sugarbaker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Parag Bhanot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bhanot is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

Andrea Badillo, MD, serves as the associate chief of the Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction at Children’s National Hospital and is a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Badillo also serves the director of the Prenatal General & Thoracic and Prenatal Colorectal Programs within the Zickler Family Prenatal Pediatrics Institute. She is an expert in prenatal diagnosis, the management of fetal lung lesions, anorectal malformations, cloacal malformation, Hirschsprung disease, minimally invasive surgery and conditions leading to fecal incontinence such as spinal conditions and functional constipation. She is well known for her compassionate style of care. Dr. Badillo attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, and medical school and general surgery residency at George Washington University, including three years of basic science and clinical research. Dr. Badillo completed her pediatric surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Upon conclusion of her training, she was recruited to Children’s National in Washington, D.C. Working together with Marc Levitt, MD, she helped to develop the Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction at Children’s National Hospital, a fully integrated program with colorectal surgery, urology, gastroenterology and gynecology expertise dedicated to the care of children and young adults with colorectal and reconstructive needs. She has extensive experience in colorectal care including challenging revisional surgeries and repairing the most complex of malformations. Dr. Badillo is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Colostomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Badillo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2013, Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2009, and Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2009.

Jacqueline Saito is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Saito is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendicitis, Esophageal Atresia, Appendectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Saito is board certified in Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2004 and American Board Of Surgery, 2002.

Mikael Petrosyan, MD, MBA, is a distinguished pediatric surgeon and nationally recognized leader in general and thoracic surgery. He serves as chief of the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he also holds key leadership roles as surgical director of Perioperative Services and program director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship. Academically, he is a professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Petrosyan received his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School and completed his general surgery residency at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California. He went on to complete a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s National and later earned a Master of Business Administration from The George Washington University. He is board-certified in both General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. A pioneer in surgical innovation and program development, Dr. Petrosyan has led the creation of several multidisciplinary initiatives at Children’s National, including the Thoracic and Foregut Program and Chest Wall Deformities Program. His clinical and research interests focus on pediatric achalasia, minimally invasive foregut procedures, congenital chest wall anomalies, trauma and surgical education. Dr. Petrosyan is a prolific academician with numerous peer-reviewed publications and numerous book chapters. His expertise has earned him recognition in major media outlets such as NPR, BBC and The Washington Post, where he has shared insights on pediatric trauma and health disparities. Deeply committed to education and outreach, Dr. Petrosyan founded SURGUCATION, a widely followed YouTube and podcast platform designed to educate parents and caregivers about pediatric surgery. He also extends his impact globally as a surgical consultant and educator in Armenia. Clinical Interests: Pediatric foregut and esophageal disorders, thoracic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, chest wall deformities, trauma, oncology, bariatric surgery, endoscopy and surgical education. Dr. Petrosyan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Petrosyan is board certified in Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2015, Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2011, and Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2011.

Meredith G. Garrett, M.D., is a breast and general surgeon at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, and a surgical consultant to the U.S. State Department, providing surgical consultation for diplomats both in the United States and overseas. Dr. Garrett specializes in surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the breast; breast ultrasound; minimally invasive breast biopsy; benign and malignant diseases of the colon; and laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the intestinal tract, hernias and spleen. Dr. Garrett earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed a surgical residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, followed by service in the United States Army. Dr. Garrett was the Medical Commander of the 135th Forward Surgical Team in Korea, specializing in battlefield surgery. She also spent time serving as a general surgeon for the U.S. Army in Honduras and Egypt. Completing her service, Dr. Garrett became the program director for breast cancer survivors at Anne Arundel Medical Center, where she also trained surgical fellows in breast surgery. She also trained residents in general surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Garrett is involved with several quality improvement initiatives at Sibley to improve surgical outcomes for patients, and is a member of the Operating Room Committee. She is responsible for coordination of ongoing learning activities (CME) for practicing general surgeons and other specialists at Sibley. Dr. Garrett is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Sibley Medical Association. Dr. Garrett has been repeatedly named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, and has earned the Tops Doctors Award for Northern Virginia and the John Carroll Society Pro Bono Health Care Award. Every year, Dr. Garrett dedicates time working in the central highlands of Bolivia to provide direct surgical care to those who would otherwise go without appropriate medical interventions. She also teaches local Bolivian surgeons advanced surgical techniques, specifically laparoscopic skills. Dr. Garrett is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Garrett is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Anthony Sandler, MD, is the Senior Vice President and Surgeon-in-Chief of the Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Center for Surgical Care at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is the Diane and Norman Bernstein professor and chair in pediatric surgery and a professor of surgery and pediatrics at George Washington University. He is also principal investigator in the Immunology Initiative of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. Dr. Sandler's research interests include tumor immunology and tumor vaccine therapy, as well as the application of novel devices and technologies in surgical practice. Dr. Sandler is internationally known for his work on childhood solid tumors and operative repair of certain congenital anomalies. He has served on multiple committees for the American Association of Pediatric Surgery and has also served on several committees of the Children’s Oncology Group. In 2025, Dr. Sandler received a remarkable honor: The Royal College of Surgeons of England made him an honorary fellow. He is currently on the Board of Examiners for the Pediatric Surgery Qualifying examination. Dr. Sandler’s research interests focus on solid tumors of childhood, in which his current research in tumor immunology investigates immunotherapeutic vaccine strategies. He has co-developed a surgical polymer sealant that is funded by the NIH and is currently in pre-clinical trials. Dr. Sandler has over 100 peer-reviewed publications in clinical and scientific medical journals. Dr. Sandler is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sandler is board certified in Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 1998.

Dr. Brett Parker is a general surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive foregut and bariatric surgeon. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins and also the Program Director for the Johns Hopkins Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Program. Dr. Parker is an expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques including advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery, as well as therapeutic flexible endoscopy. He is interested in promoting the evolving indications for surgical repair of hiatal hernias, as well as adjunct procedures surgeons can use to reduce recurrence rates. He offers a wide range of interventions for GERD, including innovative endoscopic therapies, and promotes early surgical referral to discuss and tailor therapy to individual patient circumstances. Dr. Parker also has a robust abdominal wall reconstruction and weight loss surgery practice. He is widely published on the surgical outcomes of foregut surgery, emerging technologies, and innovation, as well as surgical simulation and skills transfer. Dr. Parker has consistently been selected as a Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor in 2023, 2024, and 2025. As a member of the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Greater Washington Area, Dr. Parker is dedicated to the best, individualized, patient outcomes. Learn more about Dr. Parker and his partners within the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, the Johns Hopkins Heartburn Center and the Johns Hopkins Motility and Neurogastroenterology Center. Dr. Parker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Parker is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Jennifer Verbesey, MD, is the surgical director of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation at Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Verbesey attended Harvard Medical School, then completed general surgery training and a transplant surgery fellowship at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Massachusetts. Currently, Dr. Verbesey is an attending transplant surgeon at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, where she is the director of the Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program. She is also involved with all aspects of kidney transplantation at Children’s National including preoperative evaluations, surgery, and postoperative care. She has extensive experience in pediatric and adult kidney transplantation, in addition to donor laparoscopic nephrectomies. Dr. Verbesey is very committed to the growth of the kidney transplant program at Children’s National. With her exceptional guidance, we have expanded our living donor program. In 2012, our center performed nine transplants including three living donors. In 2016, we performed 21 transplants including 12 living donors. These numbers make us one of the busiest pediatric programs on the East Coast. Dr. Verbesey is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Verbesey is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2010 and Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2010.

Dr. Katherine Lamond is the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatrics Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery for Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and performs the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Banding at Sibley. She is also a surgeon with Johns Hopkins Surgery at Sibley, where she practices general surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Lamond grew up in Maryland and attended Dartmouth College for her undergraduate education, before moving back to the area to attend Georgetown University School of Medicine. Her internship and residency in General Surgery were completed at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She then completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. More recently, Dr. Lamond served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 2012-2015, prior to transitioning her practice to Sibley Memorial Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is active in both the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Videos Meet Katherine Lamond, M.D., Minimally Invasive Surgeon Surgical Weight Loss Options 101 GERD and Bariatric Surgery FAQ. Dr. Lamond is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lamond is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Drew Jung is an assistant professor of surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgery whose clinical focus is in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. He has specialties in open and laparoscopic hernias, bariatrics, foregut, and quality improvement as it pertains to quality of care. Dr. Jung is focused on being able to get patients back on their feet sooner and have the potential to get back to work sooner than before. He is open to accepting all new patients to provide his expertise. Videos Dr. Andrew Jung M.D Bio Video. Dr. Jung is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Low Blood Pressure, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jung is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Jeffrey Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Erin Felger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Felger is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroidectomy.

Marc Boisvert is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Boisvert is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Nancy Carroll is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Carroll is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Christine Teal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Teal is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Alexander Evans is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.