25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Sterling, VA

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MediFind found 232 specialists near Sterling, VA

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    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
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    General Surgery
    1860 Town Center Dr, 180, 
    Reston, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherif Selim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Selim is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Virginia Cancer Specialists - Reston

    1860 Town Center Dr, 460, 
    Reston, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Feldman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Feldman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Fibroadenoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    Surgical Specialists Of Northern Virginia

    24430 Stone Springs Blvd Ste 215, 
    Dulles, VA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Lehr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dulles, Virginia. Dr. Lehr is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Angiosarcoma.

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

    Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd, Trauma Acute Care Surgery, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Bowyer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Bowyer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Femoral Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Inova Breast Surgery

    3580 Joseph Siewick Dr, 101, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kirsten Edmiston is a fellowship-trained breast oncology surgeon. She joined Inova Fairfax Medical Center’s medical staff in 1997. Academically, Dr. Edmiston is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova campus, teaching students and residents. She has a master’s in population health and a graduate certificate in healthcare quality/safety management from Thomas Jefferson University. She is a successful breast surgeon focused on the multidisciplinary management of patients with benign and malignant breast disease. She enjoys partnering with patients and families to overcome the challenges of breast cancer. Within Inova, Dr. Edmiston has served in multiple leadership roles in surgical quality care and safety; she currently serves as the Chief Surgical Quality Officer for the health system. Dr. Edmiston has extensive experience leading interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care delivery and working with colleagues across Inova in surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, OB-GYN, primary care, etc. She is most proud of leading Inova to become Quality Verified by the American College of Surgeons for all five hospitals. She also speaks nationally about the drive to improve surgical care and quality. She currently serves as the surgeon champion for the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Fundamentally, Dr. Edmiston is dedicated to the safe delivery of surgical care for every patient, every touch, in a culture of excellence, strong communication and psychological safety. Dr. Edmiston is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    Inova General Surgery - Greenbriar

    13135 Route 50, 305, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Robert Ahmed is a board-certified surgeon. He joined Inova Health System in 2021 and has been practicing since 1987. Read Dr. Ahmed’s Personal Statement Below For me, there is a special gratification that comes with being a surgeon. Being a surgeon requires clinical knowledge and technical skill. While I certainly take pride in that, I believe it’s the emotional connection with patients that elevates surgery from a science to an art. I am well aware that surgery is among the most stressful experiences of a patient’s life. In my practice, I seek to address both the physical and emotional well-being of my patients and strive to provide a compassionate and caring environment for their surgical care. I view my life as a journey of both personal and professional development. Just as I stay up-to-date on the latest surgical innovations such as minimally invasive techniques and improved pain control, I also seek to develop personally. Living overseas as the child of a U.S. Foreign Service Officer has left me with an insatiable appetite for travel and I continue to see as much of the world as I can, as often as I can. I am an avid photographer and enjoy wood working projects. Above all, I value immensely the time I spend with my family; my wife Liz, and our three children Matt, Nick and Chris. Memberships/Accreditations Fellow, American College of Surgeons Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons Care Partner, Cancer Treatment Centers of America Member, Americas Hernia Society Top Doctors, Washingtonian, 2020, 2022 Top 100 Doctors, Washingtonian Top Surgeon, Washington Consumers’ Checkbook Best Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine Guide to America’s Top Surgeons, Consumer’s Research Council of America Super Doctors, 2011, 2015 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award, 2013. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Inova General Surgery - Greenbriar

    13135 Route 50, 305, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Richard Brenner is a board-certified general surgeon. He joined Inova Health System in 2020 and has been practicing since 1991. Read Dr. Brenner’s Personal Statement Below I strive for surgical excellence and timely/efficient recovery for my patients. I try to convey to each patient my compassion for them as they recover from surgery. In the office, hospital and surgery center, I use the best technology available, including minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic surgical equipment to ensure that I minimize the post-operative discomfort for my patients. I stay up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques through course and conference attendance, practice with surgical simulators and learn on-line with surgical webinars and forums. I participate in collaborative organizations that track surgical outcomes in an effort to achieve the best results attainable for every one of my patients. Memberships/Accreditations Member, Americas Hernia Society Top Doctors, Washingtonian, 2012, 2014-2017, 2020, 2022 Named in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” by Consumer’s Research Council of America Best Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine. Dr. Brenner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Inova Urogynecology - Willow Oaks

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Donna Mazloomdoost is a board certified gynecologic surgeon specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She joined Inova in 2019 and has been practicing since 2003. Dr. Mazloomdoost is currently an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Mazloomdoost was a clinical assistant professor at George Washington University School of Medicine and an assistant professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine, where she also served as the Assistant Clerkship Director for the obstetrics and gynecology medical student rotation. Her research and clinical interests focus on pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. She has over 60 publications of scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents at national and international scientific meetings regarding pelvic floor disorders research. Dr. Mazloomdoost is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Inova Urogynecology - Willow Oaks

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Anita Pillai-Allen is a specialty care physician board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as urogynecology. She joined Inova in 2024 and has been practicing since 1988. Dr. Pillai is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

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

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas R. Mahoney, M.D., is an Oculoplastic surgeon at the Wilmer Eye Institute's locations in Bethesda and Baltimore, Maryland. He is the chief of Wilmer's Oculoplastics Division. Dr. Mahoney specializes in surgery of the tissue surrounding the eyes, including the eyelids, eye socket (orbit) and tear drainage system. This includes removal of benign and malignant lesions of the eyelid and eye socket, repair of eyelid and eye socket trauma, reconstruction of the tear ducts and surgery for correcting abnormal eyelid position. Eyelid surgeries include surgeries for drooping eyelids, extra eyelid skin and heavy eyebrows for both functionally reconstructive and cosmetic reasons. Dr. Mahoney received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He then completed additional specialty training as an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellow at the Wilmer Eye Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Mahoney joined the Wilmer faculty in 2012. He has held various administrative responsibilities and is currently the Vice Chair of Information Technology & Data Science for the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mahoney is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, and Osteotomy. Dr. Mahoney is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    24430 Stone Springs Blvd, 215, 
    Dulles, VA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lesniewski is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dulles, Virginia. Dr. Lesniewski is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    Bethesda, MD 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Pamela A. Wright, M.D., is a breast surgeon with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians and the medical director of the Suburban Hospital Breast Center. Dr. Wright's expertise is in surgical oncology for breast cancer, including breast conserving surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy. She also has expertise in benign breast disease and breast biopsy, including stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsy. Dr. Wright earned her Master of Science in Anatomy and her medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at University of Maryland Medical Center, where she served as chief resident and administrative chief resident. Dr. Wright also completed a trauma research fellowship with the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Wright serves as the cancer liaison physician for the American College of Surgeons, of which she is also a fellow. Dr. Wright is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Wright is repeatedly recognized as one of the area’s “Top Doctors in Breast Surgery"" by Washingtonian magazine. She has also received the Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award and the Health Care Hero Award from the American Cancer Society. Dr. Wright has published research and conducted clinical trials for breast cancer. She currently runs research trials with Suburban Hospital Oncology Research.". Dr. Wright is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Wright is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Inova Urogynecology - Willow Oaks

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nicolette Horbach is a specialty care physician board certified in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology. She joined Inova in 2022 and has been practicing since 1982. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Horbach worked as a physician partner at Mid-Atlantic Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Horbach’s research interests include epidemiologic risk factors for incontinence and prolapse in middle-aged, perimenopausal and postmenopausal women; effects of aging and hormonal deficiency on tissues of the lower urinary tract; and the effects of childbirth on the pelvic floor. Dr. Horbach is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, and Rectocele.

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

    Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd, Surgery, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, is a board-certified surgeon, mentor, and educator with more than a decade of experience. She joined Inova in 2021 and currently serves as the Division and System Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. In addition to her leadership roles, Dr. Ferrada served as the Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She has enhanced the educational curriculum, restructured several rotations, and expanded faculty development opportunities. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Ferrada was a Professor of Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where she served as the Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship and the Medical Director of the Surgical and Trauma Intensive Care Unit at VCU Health Systems. She was also an elected board member of the Medical College of Virginia Physicians. Dr. Ferrada completed her medical education in Colombia, her native country, before relocating to the United States to pursue further training. After a year of research at the University of Miami, she joined Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, one of Harvard’s major teaching hospitals, for her surgical residency. She was the first Colombian woman to graduate from a surgical subspecialty at Harvard. Dr. Ferrada then continued her training in trauma and critical care at the University of Pittsburgh before joining the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center as their first acute care surgery fellow. Dr. Ferrada’s passion for educating and mentoring young surgeons began during her residency when she became an ultrasound instructor with the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Since then, she has received multiple teaching awards from various institutions and has held leadership roles within the ACS, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Virginia chapter of the Association for Women Surgeons, and the Pan-American Trauma Society. An internationally recognized advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, Dr. Ferrada is also an esteemed researcher. She serves on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed journals, including Surgery, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, and Journal of the American College of Surgeons, and she is an associate editor for the American Journal of Surgery. Dr. Ferrada is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Myocardial Contusion, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd, Trauma Acute Care Surgery, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Franco is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Franco is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    171 Elden St, 3b, 
    Herndon, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Fitzer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Herndon, Virginia. Dr. Fitzer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Inova Acute Care Surgery - Loudoun

    44055 Riverside Pkwy, 238, 
    Leesburg, VA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahil Dharia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Dharia is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Doctors Office

    9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 233, Suite 233, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Brodsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Brodsky is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brodsky is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Virginia Surgery Associates P.C.

    13135 Lee Jackson Hwy Ste 305, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Enoch Sanders is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sanders is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

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

    MedStar Health: General Surgery At Reston

    1800 Town Center Dr Ste 218, 
    Reston, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karim Trad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Trad is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Surgical Specialists

    24430 Stone Springs Blvd Ste 215, 
    Dulles, VA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brita Kriss is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dulles, Virginia. Dr. Kriss is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    LMG Comprehensive Breast Center

    19500 Sandridge Way, 450, 
    Leesburg, VA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claire Edwards is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Edwards is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    42395 Ryan Rd, 101, 
    Brambleton, VA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Williams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brambleton, Virginia. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Lump.

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

    Inova Acute Care Surgery - Loudoun

    44055 Riverside Pkwy, 238, 
    Leesburg, VA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Pulizzi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Pulizzi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Erickson Health Medical Group Of Virginia PC

    21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tasha Young is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Young is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, and Ingrown Toenail.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon near Sterling, VA?

    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 Sterling, VA?

    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 Sterling, VA?

    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 Sterling, VA?

    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 Sterling?

    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 Sterling, VA?

    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 Sterling, VA?

    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 Sterling, VA 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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