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    MediFind found 239 specialists near Sewickley, PA

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      Samer T. Tohme
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery

      UPMC Liver Cancer Center

      9100 Babcock Boulevard, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Samer Tohme is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tohme has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatic Ischemia, Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Tohme is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Heritage Valley Multispecialty Group Inc

      720 Blackburn Rd, 
      Sewickley, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Meuser is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Meuser is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      General Surgery
      111 Hazel Lane, Ste 100, 
      Sewickley, PA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geoffrey Wilcox is a General Surgeon in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wilcox is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Ian Pollack
      Expertise in
      20
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      20
      conditions
      General Surgery

      UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Neurological Surgery

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ian Pollack, MD, is Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, A. Leland Albright Professor of Neurosurgery, and vice-chair for Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is professor of clinical and translational science and distinguished professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pollack is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

      Joseph E. Losee
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Plastic Surgery In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph E. Losee, MD, is a pediatric plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and executive vice chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at UPMC. Dr. Losee serves as the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and an Advisory Dean of Students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is the co-chair of the UPMC Health System Physician Wellness Initiative. Dr. Losee received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed a residency in plastic surgery at the University of Rochester and a fellowship in craniofacial surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. View Dr. Losee's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Losee is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Bone Graft, and Craniectomy.

      Alessandro Paniccia
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      General Surgery

      MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alessandro Paniccia, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Paniccia's research interests include pancreatic cancer and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Paniccia is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Dr. Paniccia completed residencies in general surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Colorado. He completed a research fellowship at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in complex surgical oncology at UPMC. Dr. Paniccia is a member of the Roman Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Paniccia is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Atilla Soran
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      General Surgery

      UPMC Magee-Womens Surgical Associates

      8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, Suite 2M600, 
      Cranberry Twp, PA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients

      Atilla Soran, MD, MPH, FACS, FNCBC, is a breast surgical oncologist at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. He specialized in surgical oncology, breast oncology, benign breast lesions, and lymphedema. Dr. Soran is board-certified in general surgery and received a medical degree from the University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey. He completed residencies at St Mary's Hospital, London, England and Ankara Numune Teaching & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, and a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Soran is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Mastectomy.

      George V. Mazariegos
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      General Surgery

      UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Transplant Services

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      George V. Mazariegos, MD, FACS, specializes in pediatric transplant surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is certified by the American College of Surgeons and is chief of Pediatric Transplantation at UPMC while holding the title of Jamie Lee Curtis Chair in Transplantation Surgery. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, completed his residency at Michigan State University, followed by fellowships at UPMC in critical care medicine, and the Thomas E. Starzl fellowship in transplantation, hepatic, and multivisceral transplantation. Dr. Mazariegos’ clinical interests include treatment of pediatric patients who have liver and intestinal disease that require transplantation or hepatobiliary surgery. He is a member of the Society of University Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, and the Pediatric Committee of the International Liver Transplant Society. He and colleagues recently founded the Starzl Network for Excellence in Pediatric Transplantation, a learning health system focused on accelerating innovation and patient centered care in pediatric transplantation. Dr. Mazariegos lives in Oakland with his wife and three children. View Dr. Mazariegos's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Mazariegos is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Suzanne B. Coopey
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Allegheny Clinic

      4800 Friendship Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suzanne Coopey is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coopey is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.

      Stefan Scholz
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgery In Sewickley

      2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
      Sewickley, PA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, German, Latin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stefan Scholz, MD, is a pediatric surgeon in the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is director of minimally invasive surgery UPMC Children’s, and assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Scholz received his medical degree from Philipps-University Marburg in Germany and completed his training in general surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Vanderbilt University, Emory University Hospital/Emory University, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School, where he was also chief resident. Dr. Scholz received his pediatric surgery training at University Hospital Mannheim/University of Heidelberg, Germany, and Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins University. Before coming to Pittsburgh, he concluded further subspecialty training in pediatric hepatobiliary surgery in the liver unit at Diana, Princess of Wales Children’s Hospital/University in Birmingham, U.K. Dr. Scholz’s clinical interests include the full spectrum of advanced minimally invasive neonatal and pediatric surgery, including: congenital anomalies, robotic pediatric surgery, pediatric hepatobiliary surgery including biliary atresia and choledochal cysts, colorectal pediatric surgery, chest wall deformities such as pectus excavatum and carinatum, pediatric lung and esophageal surgery including anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and hyperhidrosis. Dr. Scholz strives to minimize postoperative pain for children using minimally invasive surgical techniques in combination with the latest regional anesthesia methods. He focuses on new innovations in pediatric surgery as well as ultrasound-guided interventional techniques for children. He is co-principal investigator of several NIH-funded research projects and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters. Dr. Scholz has presented at numerous national and international conferences and is editor of the textbook “Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound in Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery.” Dr. Scholz is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA), Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG), Chest Wall International Group (CWIG), German Society of Pediatric Surgery (DGKCH), and the European Paediatric Surgeons Association (EUPSA). Dr. Scholz lives in Fox Chapel with his wife and 3 children and enjoys riding his bicycle. View the full list of Dr. Scholz’s publications on PubMed. View Dr. Scholz’s profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Scholz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Esophageal Atresia, Gangrene, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Devin R. Halleran
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgery In Sewickley

      2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
      Sewickley, PA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Devin R. Halleran, MD, is a pediatric surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital. He is board-certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. Dr. Halleran is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, followed by medical school and general surgery residency at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Halleran then completed a pediatric colorectal research fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio followed by pediatric surgery fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Halleran is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Hirschsprung Disease, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Michael Morowitz
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgery In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Morowitz, MD, FACS, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon in the Department of General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania followed by his Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Morowitz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature Infant, Necrosis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Appendectomy.

      Rakesh Sindhi
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      General Surgery

      UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Transplant Services

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rakesh Sindhi, MD, FACS, is a pediatric abdominal transplant surgeon, board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is co-director of Pediatric Transplantation, director of Pediatric Transplant Research, and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sindhi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Alaa Sada
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      General Surgery

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians - Endocrine Surgery

      3601 5th Avenue, Falk Medical Building, Suite 6B, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alaa Sada, MD, MS, is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in the treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers and adrenal tumors. She is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sada completed her medical education at Damascus University Medical College and residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Sada is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Luciana D. Silva
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      General Surgery

      UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Portuguese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Luciana da Fonseca da Silva is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. da Fonseca da Silva earned her medical degree from Federal University of Juiz de Fora and her doctoral degree from Federal University of Sao Paulo. She completed a residency and fellowship at Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital. Dr. Silva is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      General Surgery
      3550 Terrace Street, 497 Scaife Hall, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sally Carty is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carty is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      4815 Liberty Ave Ste 439, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Blair Jobe is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jobe is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      200 Lothrop St, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Evan Alicuben is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alicuben is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Magee-Women's Surgical Associates-Magee

      300 Halket Street, Suite 2601, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Norman Wolmark is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wolmark is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.

      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Allegheny Clinic

      314 E N Ave, Ahn Surgical Oncology, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (11.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sricharan Chalikonda is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chalikonda is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Bile Duct Cysts, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      St Clair Medical Services Inc

      1000 Bower Hill Rd, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (12.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andy Kiser is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kiser is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

      Allegheny Clinic

      12311 Perry Hwy, 
      Wexford, PA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Emil Fernando is a General Surgeon in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fernando is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions

      Vein Institute Of Pittsburgh, LLC

      16000 Perry Hwy, Suite 2, 
      Warrendale, PA 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Terrance Krysinski is a General Surgeon in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. Dr. Krysinski is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Varicose Veins.

      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      2
      conditions
      General Surgery
      320 E North Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (11.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Julian is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Julian is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Angiosarcoma, Menopause, and Mastectomy.

      Athan H. Georgiades
      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      General Surgery
      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      General Surgery

      Georgiades Surgical Associates

      5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 614, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek
      Accepting New Patients

      Athan Georgiades is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Georgiades is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Georgiades is currently accepting new patients.

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      When should I see a General Surgeon near Sewickley, PA?

      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 Sewickley, PA?

      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 Sewickley, PA?

      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 Sewickley, PA?

      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 Sewickley?

      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 Sewickley, PA?

      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 Sewickley, PA?

      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 Sewickley, PA 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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