25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Rochester, NY

Looking for the best general surgeon near Rochester, NY? Find a top general surgeon near you in Rochester, NY who is an expert in your specific condition. A general surgeon is a doctor who has been trained in a wide variety of surgical procedures.

25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Rochester, NY

Enter a specific health condition to find the right doctor for you

Refine by health condition

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

General Surgeon Search Results

MediFind found 128 specialists near Rochester, NY

Location
LocationClose
128 providers found
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Colorectal Surgery & Physiology Center

    180 Sawgrass Dr Ste 220, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Cellini is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Cellini is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    David C. Linehan
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    University Of Rochester Surgical Associates

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Linehan is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Linehan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Chang is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Moalem is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Moalem is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    St. Ann's Community

    1500 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ellie is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Ellie is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Flat Feet, and Athlete's Foot.

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

    Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Yellin is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Yellin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    601 Elmwood Ave, Box Surg, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Barry is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Barry is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Liver Cancer, and Liver Transplant.

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

    Office

    125 Lattimore Rd Ste 270, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claudia Hriesik is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Hriesik is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

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

    University Of Rochester Surgical Associates

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuki Bekki is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Bekki is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

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

    Office

    2365 S Clinton Ave Ste 200, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Newlands is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Newlands is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    1255 Portland Ave Uppr 3, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Solan is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Solan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Glucagonoma, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larissa Temple is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Temple is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

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

    Colorectal Surgery & Physiology Center

    180 Sawgrass Dr Ste 220, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zhaomin Xu is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Xu is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Strong Memorial Hospital Audiology Department

    2365 S Clinton Ave Ste 200, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sveta Karelsky is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Karelsky is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sialadenitis, Perichondritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Rochester General Hospital

    1415 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Schiralli is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Schiralli is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Andrew Merkel
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    500 Whitney Rd, 
    Penfield, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Merkel is a General Surgeon in Penfield, New York. Dr. Merkel is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Bunions.

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

    Office

    125 Lattimore Rd Ste 270, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bastian Domajnko is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. His top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Anorectal Abscess, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    125 Lattimore Rd Ste 270, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Ognibene is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Levator Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriela Poles is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

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

    Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eva Wall is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Ur Medicine Colorectal-Webster

    875 Hard Rd, 
    Webster, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Peyre is a General Surgeon in Webster, New York. Dr. Peyre is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Robert H. Oliver M.D. PLLC

    1295 Portland Ave Ste 24, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Oliver is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Oliver is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

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

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Schoeniger is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Schoeniger is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Cysts, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

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

    Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Prier is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Prier is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Barrett Esophagus, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Strong Memorial Hospital Audiology Department

    2365 S Clinton Ave Ste 200, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Dutcher is a General Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Dutcher is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome.

    Showing 1-25 of 128

    When should I see a General Surgeon near Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy