25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Florissant, MO

Ryan Fields is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Fields is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Nabil Munfakh is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Munfakh is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Matthew Mutch is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mutch is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Venkata Bodavula is a General Surgeon in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bodavula is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

Morin Hanson is a General Surgeon in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Hanson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Steven Strasberg is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Strasberg is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Dr. Craig Smith is a general surgeon who provides acute and critical care surgery for patients ages 18 and older. His services include general surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; peritoneal dialysis; and hernia surgery. Dr. Smith provides excellent surgical care to every patient, educating them on best care practices. He incorporates the highest quality surgical standards based on his extensive clinical training. Dr. Smith believes that knowing when not to operate is just as important as knowing when to operate - there's a fine line between operating too soon and operating too late. He is trusted and respected by his patients who appreciate how caring, informative, and reassuring he is with them, taking his time to explain the surgery and what to expect. Dr. Smith is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons and a member of International Surgical Missions, recently volunteering on a surgical mission trip to Honduras. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Julie Margenthaler is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Margenthaler is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Joshua S. Glaser, MD, is board certified in general surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. Dr. Glaser has completed extensive training in Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. He performs both Hidden Scar Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy and Hidden Scar Mastectomy procedures. During Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, the incision is made in the fold under the breast, around the edge of the nipple area or in the armpit, so the scar is less visible after breast surgery. Dr. Glaser is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Insufficiency, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Eddy Hsueh performs complex cancer surgery for patients with melanoma, sarcoma, pancreatic cancer, metastatic colon cancer and gastric cancer. He uses the most current technology in his practice, including laparoscopic liver and pancreatic surgery, and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Dr. Hsueh is interested in research that investigates tumor immunology and tumor metabolism. His laboratory also studies the surgical treatment of melanoma and other advanced cancers and sarcomas. He is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Hsueh heads surgical oncology for the division. Dr. Hsueh is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Mesenchymoma, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrectomy.

"Jovita Oruwari, MD, FACS, is fellowship trained from Brown University Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, in breast diseases. Prior to that, she attended medical school at New Jersey University in Newark and completed her general surgery residency at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. Since 2001, Dr. Oruwari, a board-certified surgeon, has been practicing breast surgery. She has a special interest in treating young and minority women of all ages with breast cancer and breast disease. Before joining SSM Health, Dr. Oruwari practiced as a breast surgeon at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She has received the Best Doctors honor from 2007 to 2016. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Mound City medical forum, and an associate fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery and Gateway to Hope. Dr. Oruwari has completed extensive training in Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. She performs both Hidden Scar Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy and Hidden Scar Mastectomy procedures. During Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, the incision is made in the fold under the breast, around the edge of the nipple area or in the armpit, so the scar is less visible after breast surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Oruwari enjoys reading, running, cooking, traveling and writing. She is married to a psychiatrist and is a mother to two adult children. *""My philosophy is to treat every patient I see the way I would want my family members treated. My job is to make sure my patients not only understand the disease process, but also their treatment options. I see myself as an ally to my patients, many of whom I have long-term relationships with."" - Jovita Oruwari, MD, FACS*". Dr. Oruwari is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

Thomas B. Charles, MD, is board certified in general and vascular surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He served his internship and residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center - Kansas City, and completed a fellowship at Truman Medical Center - Kansas City. Dr. Charles is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Meet Dr. Mario Morales, medical director and weight-loss surgeon for SSM Health Weight Management Services. His holistic approach to patient care ensures the best treatment for each individual patient. Dr. Morales and his team offer continuous support and encouragement for patients every step of their weight loss journey. Dr. Mario P. Morales is a board-certified general surgeon who has additional laparoscopic certification. A graduate of the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Morales completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia. During his residency, he performed hundreds of bariatric surgeries and procedures under the direction of Dr. Roger de la Torre. He recently completed a fellowship in bariatric/minimally invasive surgery with the SSM Health Weight Management Services at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis where he assisted Drs. Stephen Scott and Roger de la Torre in more than 200 cases. Dr. Morales regularly performs Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery, which is the fast recovery care standard in weight-loss surgery. As a mechanical engineer, Dr. Morales has contributed to the design of disposable laparoscopic devices and thorascopic instruments. As a program leader for Computer Motion Incorporated's laparoscopic New Product introduction group, he was responsible for all facets of the design and manufacture of disposable mechanical devices that interact with the ZEUS™ surgical robot. Dr. Morales has written a wide range of publications, from peer-reviewed journals to chapters in surgery textbooks. He has also been a guest lecturer at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery National Meeting. Learn more about SSM Health Weight Management Services. Dr. Morales is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Bile Duct Stricture, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Michael Reynolds, MD, is a board certified general surgeon specializing in general and vascular surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri - K.C. School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Truman Medical Center - Kansas City. Dr. Reynolds is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Gastrostomy.

Ryan Jackson is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Jackson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Varun Puri is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Puri is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Benjamin Kozower is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kozower is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Matthew Silviera is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Silviera is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Rebecca Aft is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Aft is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Thomas Schneider is a General Surgeon in Saint Charles, Missouri. Dr. Schneider is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Sean Glasgow is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Glasgow is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Sekhar Dharmarajan is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dharmarajan is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Jerad Miller is a General Surgeon in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Jason Wellen is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wellen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

Brian Nussenbaum is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Nussenbaum is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.