25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Westwood, MA

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MediFind found 808 specialists near Westwood, MA

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Boyd is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Boyd is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Boyd is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kudsi is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Nimeri is board certified in Surgery, General, Obesity Medicine, and Focused Practice In Metabolic Bariatric Surgery.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Wound Care And Hyperbaric Medicine

    145 Rosemary Street, Suite D, 
    Needham, MA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Sorenson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Sorenson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Radiation Sickness, and Cellulitis. Dr. Sorenson is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mccarthy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Mccarthy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Mccarthy is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sheu is board certified in Surgery, General.

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

    Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System

    1400 Vfw Pkwy, 
    West Roxbury, MA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Raffetto is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Dr. Raffetto is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Thrombectomy.

    Expertise in
    36
    conditions
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Expertise in
    36
    conditions
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Highland Surgical Associates LLC

    100 Highland Street, Suite 222, 
    Milton, MA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Kechejian is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Kechejian is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gangrene, Meige Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kechejian is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery

    The Foot And Ankle Center Of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

    The Foot And Ankle Center Of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, 40 Allied Drive, Suite 104, 
    Dedham, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    John Giurini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dedham, Massachusetts. Dr. Giurini is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Giurini is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery.

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

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Melnitchouk is an associate surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) and assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Melnitchouk received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. As a resident, she received the Rudolph Vollman Award for excellence in teaching and contributed to multiple HMS research projects on colon and rectal surgery procedures. She completed a colorectal surgery fellowship at the combined Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New York Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center Colorectal Surgery Program. She is board-certified in general surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery.She founded and leads a Program in Peritoneal Surface Malignancy, focusing on treating patients with appendiceal cancer, colorectal cancer, and peritoneal mesothelioma through a multidisciplinary personalized approach emphasizing shared decision-making. Dr. Melnitchouk is a highly experienced surgeon offering cytoreduction and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to patients with peritoneal surface malignancy and leads a research program with an emphasis on early recovery and clinical trials. Her other research interests are global health, colorectal cancer screening and surgery for colorectal cancer in low-to-middle-income countries, quality, and safety. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic, robotic, and combined endoscopic, laparoscopic surgery), sphincter preserving/saving surgery in rectal cancer, colon and rectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disorders. Dr. Melnitchouk is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Melnitchouk is board certified in Surgery, General and Colon And Rectal Surgery.

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

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Brent T. Shoji is a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and an assistant clinical professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at Harbor-University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center.Dr. Shoji is board certified in general surgery and his clinical interests include anorectal disorders and surgery, cost containment, gallstone disease, gastrointestinal disease and surgery, general surgery, and hernia repair. Dr. Shoji is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shoji is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ashley Haralson Vernon is an associate surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Vernon received her medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and completed her general surgery residency at the University of Alabama Hospital. She completed a pediatric laparoscopic surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama and a laparoscopic surgery fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University.Dr. Vernon is board certified in general surgery and specializes in gastrointestinal and general surgery, metabolic health, bariatric surgery and weight management surgery. She has clinical interests in esophageal disease and surgery, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hernia repair, liver disease and surgery, minimally invasive surgery, pancreatic disease and surgery, splenectomy, and supraesophageal reflux disease.  Dr. Vernon’s research focuses on digestive system surgical procedures, appendectomy, gastroplasty and short bowel syndrome. Dr. Vernon is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Vernon is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. David Spector is a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) with specialties in gastrointestinal and general surgery, metabolic health and bariatric surgery, and weight management surgery. He received his medical degree from Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School. Dr. Spector completed a general surgery residency at Ichilov Medical Center. In addition, he completed a general surgery residency and a bariatric surgery fellowship at Tufts Medical Center.Dr. Spector has clinical interests in adrenal surgery, bariatric surgery, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), minimally invasive surgery, and robotic surgery. Dr. Spector is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Spector is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas S. Smink, MD, MPH is the Chief of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and the Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  He is also a Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.  Dr. Smink received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, completed general surgery residency at the Brigham, and completed a minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.  His clinical interests include abdominal wall hernias, foregut surgery and biliary tract disease. Dr. Smink serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Surgical Education, and he is a member of Academy of Master Surgeon Educators through the American College of Surgeons.  He is the Past-President of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery.Dr. Smink’s research focuses on resident and faculty education and patient safety through simulation, team training, and coaching.  He is the co-PI on an NIH R01 grant, the Provider Awareness and Cultural dexterity Toolkit for Surgeons (PACTS), a curriculum to improve surgeon communication with culturally diverse patients.  In addition, he is the co-director for the Surgical Coaching for Operative Performance Enhancement (SCOPE) Program, where he helps lead a program of peer-coaching and performance improvement for surgeons. Dr. Smink is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy. Dr. Smink is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of General And Gastrointestinal Surgery

    45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rocco Ricciardi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ricciardi is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Ricciardi is board certified in Surgery, General and Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liliana Bordeianou is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bordeianou is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Specht is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Specht is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Specht is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    62 Walnut St Ste 2, 
    Wellesley, MA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jyot Saini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Dr. Saini is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stress Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, Urinary Incontinence, and Vulvovaginitis.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    490 Chapman St, 
    Canton, MA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Nannery is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Massachusetts. Dr. Nannery is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

    Office

    28 Martingale Ln, 
    Westwood, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Usama Hamdan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Westwood, Massachusetts. Dr. Hamdan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate, Micrognathia, Microtia, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Osteotomy.

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

    Boston Hernia & Pilonidal Center PLLC

    20 Walnut St Ste 100, 
    Wellesley, MA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Reinhorn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Dr. Reinhorn is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Omphalocele, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System

    1400 Vfw Pkwy, 
    West Roxbury, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacquelyn Quin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Dr. Quin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Bypass Surgery and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adriana Meholick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lump in the Abdomen, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, and Juvenile Angiofibroma. Dr. Meholick is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    48
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    48
    conditions
    General Surgery

    ENT Specialists, Inc.

    35 Pearl Street, Suite 100, 
    Brockton, MA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Berg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brockton, Massachusetts. Dr. Berg is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngitis, and DFNB1. Dr. Berg is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    General Surgery

    ENT Specialists Inc

    680 Centre St., 
    Brockton, MA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French

    Walid Dagher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brockton, Massachusetts. Dr. Dagher is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bifid Nose, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Dagher is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon near Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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.  

    How does MediFind rank General Surgeons near Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood?

    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 Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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