25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Garwood, NJ

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MediFind found 433 specialists near Garwood, NJ

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    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    11 Overlook Rd, Suite 160, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Starker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Starker is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Hall Digioia Surgical Assoc

    33 Overlook Road, Suite 205, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia Digioia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Digioia is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Digioia is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Digioia is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Professional Associates In Surgery LLP

    1500 Pleasant Valley Way, Suite 205, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivek Maheshwari is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Maheshwari is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Maheshwari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Newark Beth Isreal Medical Center, Chief, Division Of Wound Healing & Regenerative Medicine

    201 Lyons Ave # L3, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Brem is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Brem is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Venous Insufficiency, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Center For Dermatology

    101 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 401, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jawad Kirmani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Kirmani is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kirmani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Center For Vascular Disorders P.A.

    236 E Westfield Ave Ste 4, 
    Roselle Park, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedro Cordero is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roselle Park, New Jersey. Dr. Cordero is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gangrene, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Premier Surgical Network

    155 Morris Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Frost is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Frost is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Breast Lump, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Dr. Frost is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Frost is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Summit Medical Group

    75 East Northfield Road, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Jadeja is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Jadeja is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Lump, and Mastectomy. Dr. Jadeja is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Jadeja is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Summit Medical Group PA

    1 Diamond Hill Rd, 
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Lemasters is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Lemasters is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lemasters is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lemasters is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Medical Group Overlook Surgical Associates

    11 Overlook Road, Suite 160, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Michael Turturro is a board-certified general surgeon and an abdominal wall specialist with Overlook Surgical Associates of Atlantic Medical Group. He is an expert in the treatment of large and complex hernias, hernias that have recurred following a previous repair, robotic minimally invasive hernia repairs, and mesh-related complications. He also has extensive training in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery which allows patients to recover quickly with improved outcomes. He performs surgery on the gallbladder, colon, stomach, appendix, small intestine, as well as skin and soft tissue. Dr. Turturro is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all patients and ensuring they are educated about their condition and treatment.After earning his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, in Omaha, Dr. Turturro completed his general surgery residency at Morristown Medical Center. During his residency, he served as administrative chief and received multiple awards for patient care, surgical technique, and resident teaching. He then went on to complete additional training in robotic and advanced abdominal wall surgery from New York Presbyterian at Columbia University, the first hospital in the country to have its own division of abdominal wall surgery. While there, he trained under, and worked with, the leaders in the field of hernia surgery. This has given Dr. Turturro the knowledge and ability to perform complex hernia repairs that may not be offered at other institutions.Dr. Turturro has lectured and presented research at national meetings, and published textbook chapters related to hernia surgery. He performed research throughout his undergraduate and medical studies in the fields of basic biology, orthopedics, trauma and vascular surgery.He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Hernia Society, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Hernia Collaboration, and Robotic Surgery Collaboration. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia. Dr. Turturro is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Turturro is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery At Mason Avenue

    256 Mason Avenue, Building C, 3rd Floor, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I have been in active practice in General Surgery since 1986, with a special interest in Breast and Oncologic surgery. This includes surgery for melanoma, sarcoma, thyroid and parathyroid, and laparoscopic and robotic procedures. I am committed to resident education, and I have been a Staten Island resident since 1987, with strong ties to the local community. Dr. Steinbruck is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Steinbruck is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Morristown Surgical Associates

    95 Madison Avenue, Suite A09, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr Michael Hernando is the managing director of Morristown Surgical Associates and is also director of minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Morristown Medical Center. He is board certified in general surgery with more than 10 years of experience. He graduated cum laude from Cook College, Rutgers University, and was valedictorian of his class at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and finished his medical school training at New York Medical College. His post graduate residency training was performed at Morristown Medical Center where he was awarded the Hughes Dougan Award for dedication to patient care and excellence in surgical technique, and twice awarded the Ames Filippone Chairman's Award for the resident who best exemplifies the high ideals, compassion, caring and style of leadership that characterize Dr. Filippone. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Hernando is dedicated to all aspects of general surgery including benign and malignant breast disease, as well as gastrointestinal disease including gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, colon and appendix. He is expert at diagnosing and treating all types of hernias including hiatal, ventral, incisional, groin hernias and complex abdominal wall hernias. His passion is with minimally invasive surgery, with dedication to his patients receiving the best results and quickest recovery. Dr. Hernando is a leader in the field of robotic surgery and is able to perform the most complex gastrointestinal and hernia surgeries robotically. He is able to perform single incision robotic surgery with virtually no scar. Outside of medicine, Dr. Hernando enjoys spending time with his wife and five boys. He enjoys physical fitness, tennis, golf, skiing, basketball and photography. Dr. Hernando is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hernando is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hernando is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Breast Associates-MMC

    100 Madison Avenue, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Leah S. Gendler, MD, is a breast surgeon at Morristown Medical Center’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. Board-certified in general surgery by the American College of Surgeons and fellowship-trained in breast surgical oncology, she provides patients exceptional surgical care for benign and malignant diseases of the breast.Dr. Gendler enjoys being a member of the multidisciplinary team at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. With over 20 years of experience, she is renowned locally and nationally as a breast surgeon. Compassionate and skilled, she is focused on providing the most personalized care and education about state-of-the-art treatment options to help patients understand their diagnosis and make the best treatment decisions. She chairs the breast tumor board where the multidisciplinary care team is comprised of breast surgeons, breast radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, pathologists, clinical researchers, geneticists, and supportive breast nurse navigators. Together, they tailor a treatment plan with targeted therapies and apply the newest research to each unique situation. She is widely published and presents at national meetings on breast cancer-related topics. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. After earning her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY, Dr. Gendler completed a general surgery residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, and pursued a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Columbia University Medical Center, NY. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in her field, most recently as a Distinguished Doctor by the American Cancer Society. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Gendler is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Gendler is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gendler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Breast Associates-MMC

    100 Madison Avenue, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Faith Goldman is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist with Atlantic Medical Group. As a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she is committed to providing state-of-the-art, exceptional breast care and is a strong advocate for quality health care for women. Dr. Goldman believes that patients deserve to recover quickly, completely and beautifully following surgical treatment for breast cancer. She offers patients the full spectrum of options for oncoplastic reconstruction following breast conservation surgery and mastectomy and is certified in Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery.Dr. Goldman received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she also completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology. During this time, she received several teaching awards. She also devoted time as a research fellow at NYU School of Medicine with published work in the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology. She completed her breast oncology Fellowship at Magee-Women’s Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and received a Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium Fellow Award.After completing her breast surgical oncology fellowship, Dr. Goldman was a member of the division of Breast Surgery at Englewood Hospital for more than 12 years, during which time she was honored with multiple Top Doctor awards and was an honored member of the Institute for Bloodless Medicine. Dr. Goldman is an advocate for breast feeding and a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. She is an active member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and continues to promote clinical research in her breast surgical practice. Dr. Goldman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Galactocoele, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Goldman is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Goldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery At Mason Avenue

    256 Mason Avenue, Building C, 3rd Floor, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish

    Dr. Indraneil Mukherjee grew up in a pristine town of Ranchi, India. After his schooling in St. Xaviers School and DAV JVM he started his medical training at the prestigious Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals in, Mumbai. To further his training in Surgery he joined The Albert Einstein College of Medicine . He did his surgical residency at Staten Island University Hospital (State University of New York). He was also the Chief Resident at Staten Island University Hospital. For his interest in Hepato-Pancretico-Biliary and Foregut Surgery he pursued a fellowship in Advance Gastrointestinal Surgery at Southeastern Center for Digestive Disorders and Pancreatic Cancer, Florida Hospital, Tampa.He is now a faculty surgeon as a Foregut and Hepatobiliary Surgeon at Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health. He is the Program Director for the Advance GI Fellowship Program and is the associate Program Director for its Residency Program. He has published in various forums. He was also won awards at Medical Hackathon for Medical Device Development at MIT and Cleveland Clinics and is interested in medical innovation. He is Motivated, Dedicated and Passionate about evidence based surgical therapeutics. He has license to practice medicine in India and United States. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Mukherjee is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mukherjee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Urogynecology At Putnam Street

    75 Putnam Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Friedman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, and Rectocele. Dr. Friedman is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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

    Specialty Care Of Practice Associates PA Trauma General

    435 South Street, Suite 360, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terrence Curran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Curran is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Curran is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Curran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Specialty Care Of Practice Associates PA Trauma General

    435 South Street, Suite 360, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Difazio is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Difazio is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Difazio is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Difazio is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Specialty Care Of Practice Associates PA Trauma General

    435 South Street, Suite 360, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Cho is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Cho is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Hernia Center At Seaview Avenue

    501 Seaview Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Castellano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Castellano is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Castellano is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Summit Medical Group

    1 Diamond Hill Road, 
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Winnie Polen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Fibroadenoma, and Breast Infection. Dr. Polen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Polen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Summit Medical Group General Surgery

    1 Diamond Hill Road, 
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emaad Iqbal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Pulmonary Sequestration, and Infantile Pneumothorax. Dr. Iqbal is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Memorial Hospital For Cancer & Allied Diseases

    136 Mountainview Blvd, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Boyle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Boyle is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Bone Graft, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery

    University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    210 Somerset St Fl 8, 
    New Brunswick, NJ 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saum Rahimi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Rahimi is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Rahimi is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery
    265 Mason Avenue, Apartment 2, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Feroze Tejani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Tejani is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon near Garwood, NJ?

    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 Garwood, NJ?

    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 Garwood, NJ?

    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 Garwood, NJ?

    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 Garwood?

    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 Garwood, NJ?

    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 Garwood, NJ?

    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 Garwood, NJ 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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