25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Boston, MA
25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Boston, MA
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MediFind found 729 specialists near Boston, MA
Boston University General Surgical Associates, Inc.
Frederick Drake is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Drake has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Appendectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Drake is currently accepting new patients.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Liliana Bordeianou is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bordeianou is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of General And Gastrointestinal Surgery
Rocco Ricciardi is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ricciardi is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Michelle Specht is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Specht is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Nicole Pecquex is a General Surgeon in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Pecquex is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pecquex is currently accepting new patients.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Surgery
Benjamin James is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. James has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Mark Callery is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Callery is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Callery is currently accepting new patients.
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center
Marcus Semel is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Semel is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Devin Eckhoff is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Eckhoff is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Failure, Necrosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Peter Mowschenson, MD
Peter Mowschenson is a General Surgeon in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Mowschenson is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Ileostomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery
James Naples is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Naples is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Acoustic Neuroma, and Schwannoma.
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic
Dr. Kudsi is a minimal invasive surgeon with clinical focus on complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Recognized for maintaining one of the world’s most extensive personal databases in robotic AWR, spanning from patient-reported outcomes to published long-term follow-up data. He played a key role in setting up robotic hernia programs in Americas, Europe, & Asia and performed over 3500 robotic surgeries. Throughout his career, he established an accredited MIS fellowship and a funded clinical research fellowship focused on AWR and artificial intelligence. He has written over 100 original peer reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He serves as a periodic reviewer of several surgical journals and is the co-editor of five robotic textbooks with over 100 national & international presentations. He has assumed prominent leadership roles at CRSA, SAGES, ASE, and founded the Robotic Surgery Collaboration (RSC), a vicarious learning platform that unites over 10,000 surgeons. He has organized numerous international summits, taught hernia surgery to over 1000 surgeons and was awarded the Swedish Surgical Society’s medal in 2022.Dr. Kudsi, a native of Aleppo, Syria, earned his medical degree from University of Aleppo, followed by a postdoctoral research fellowship in tissue engineering at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, surgical residency at Lankenau Medical Center, minimal invasive surgery fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and advanced Minimal Invasive Surgery traveling fellowship at IRCAD Strasbourg University, France. He pursued an MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship and co-founded digital surgical, a company with patented technology in intra-operative real-time 3D micrometer scanning and Artificial intelligence. Dr. Kudsi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Charles Parsons is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Parsons has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic
Dr Nimeri is the director of Bariatric Surgery and is on faculty at Harvard Medical School. He served in several leadership roles in national and international bariatric surgery societies. He is the Secretary/Treasurer of International Federation for Surgery of Obesity (IFSO). Dr Nimeri is an associate editor of Obesity Surgery journal and past President of the IFSO MENA chapter (Middle East & North Africa Chapter of the International Federation for Surgery of Obesity) and past president of the Pan Arab Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (PASMBS). Dr Nimeri authored numerous publications and book chapters and delivered hundreds of national and international presentations. Dr Nimeri is dedicated to surgical education and quality and has received numerous teaching, mentorship and international leadership awards. Dr. Nimeri is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
David Lee is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic
Dr. Sheu is Chief of the Section of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sheu graduated from Harvard College, obtained his doctorate in immunology as a Marshall Scholar at Oxford University, and completed medical school at Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Brigham, followed by a fellowship in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Sheu’s clinical practice focuses on bariatric, foregut and hernia surgery. Dr. Sheu leads an NIH R01-funded laboratory that investigates how bariatric surgery leads to resolution of type 2 diabetes via changes in the gut microbiota and the immune system. He also serves as Associate Program Director of the Brigham’s advanced minimally invasive GI and bariatric surgery fellowship. Dr. Sheu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of Breast Surgery
Dr. Park received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Notre Dame and her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed general surgery residency training at the Henry Ford Health System and a breast surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is an implementation science researcher and is funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Alliance foundation. Dr. Park is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Department Of Cardiac Surgery
Christopher Baird is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baird is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Endoscopy.
Department Of Neurosurgery
Mark Proctor is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Proctor is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Craniectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.
Department Of Cardiac Surgery
Sitaram Emani is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Emani is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.
Department Of Plastic And Oral Surgery
John Meara is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Meara is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniectomy, and Septoplasty.
Department Of Cardiac Surgery
Pedro Del Nido is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Del Nido is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Transplant.
Office
George Velmahos is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Velmahos is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Fasciotomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Massachusetts Eye And Ear
Suzanne Freitag is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Freitag is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.
Boston Plastic And Oral Surgery
Arin Greene is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greene is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Lymphedema, Milroy Disease, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.
When should I see a General Surgeon near Boston, MA?
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 Boston, MA?
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.
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How does MediFind rank General Surgeons near Boston, MA?
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 Boston, MA?
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 Boston?
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 Boston, MA?
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 Boston, MA?
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 Boston, MA 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).











