25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

I am a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. I initially trained and practiced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this time, I served one year on a forward surgical team in Iraq. Following this service, I practiced for 13 years as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 2018, I joined the faculty at Duke University and now serve as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and delivering the highest quality of cancer care. I am dedicated not only to treating and curing your cancer, but also providing you with the highest quality of life. Operations for cancers within the abdomen are a serious undertaking, and I am committed to making sure that they are performed with the highest level of expertise. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Kielb is a General Surgeon and a Urologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Kielb is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Ochoa Syndrome, Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Kielb is board certified in Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg. Dr. Kielb is currently accepting new patients.

A significant portion of my practice involves advanced minimally invasive techniques in thoracic surgery to treat diseases such as lung or esophageal cancer. Another part of my clinical practice is spent taking care of patients with severe lung disease, especially those needing lung transplantation. Patients from all over the world come to Duke for lung transplantation. Research demonstrates that experience is very important in taking care of complex medical problems, both on the surgical side and on the medical side. We have one of the largest transplant centers in the world with excellent survival statistics, as well as the shortest wait list time. Instead of the national average which may be four to six months, our patients wait an average of about two weeks. One of the best aspects of being a patient or working at Duke is the people who work here. No matter how challenging the medical problems may be or what problems may arise, I know there’s a world’s expert a phone call away who can help intervene and I know that my patients will be cared for by committed Duke staff from across the hospital. Dr. Hartwig is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hartwig is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery . Dr. Hartwig is currently accepting new patients.

Francesco Palazzo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Palazzo is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Palazzo is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Palazzo is currently accepting new patients.

Ajita Prabhu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Prabhu is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Prabhu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2008. Dr. Prabhu is currently accepting new patients.

Many years ago, I came across a quote from Mahatma Gandhi that said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. Since that time, those words have guided my professional life from the field I chose to how I care for my patients who experience discomfort from acid reflux, hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia. With every individual and their families, I make sure that they appreciate my understanding of how their health issues provide them with new stresses that may leave them confused and scared. As a result, I pride myself on reassuring my patients and making sure that by the time they leave their clinic visit they know that I have their best interests at heart. Personally, my wife and I are the proud parents of three boys. Consequently, I like to spend my free time making use of their unlimited energy by running them around at all the great parks in the local area. Dr. Klapper is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Klapper is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Klapper is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Hungness is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hungness is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Hungness is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified). Dr. Hungness is currently accepting new patients.

I am an orthopaedic physician and work in adult reconstructive orthopaedics, predominantly with hip- and knee-replacement surgeries. I also help manage revision surgeries and take care of people with infections or fractures around their implants. I am interested in the whole continuum of care for arthritis and not just the surgical treatment of it. Even though I specialize in surgery, not everyone needs that treatment, and as an orthopaedic doctor, my role is to help direct the whole process. The care around revision surgeries at other centers is tertiary and many times not at the same place, but here at Duke we treat patients every step of the way at the same practice and have access to the latest treatments. Dr. Jiranek is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jiranek is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Jiranek is currently accepting new patients.

I grew up in Durham and I am extremely proud to work here at Duke. All of my family members still call the Bull City home. Most of my education was completed in Durham, except for four years I spent down the road in Chapel Hill. I played football there and developed an interest in orthopaedic surgery that led me home. I specialize in hip and knee replacement and am very fortunate to do so. We have the ability to help so many people with these operations. It is extremely rewarding to help someone get back to doing the things they want to do with their life. Duke is the kind of place where you are challenged by the most difficult cases weekly and I appreciate that fact. We have great doctors in every field and we work as a team on every aspect of a patient's care once they enter the hospital. Dr. Bolognesi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bolognesi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Bolognesi is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Warren is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Warren is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Warren is currently accepting new patients.

Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

I’m a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist who specializes in the surgical management of patients with gastrointestinal malignancies—including soft tissue sarcomas and pancreas, colorectal and gastric cancers. Many of my patients have advanced malignancies and I am always amazed at their resilience. Their determination to fight inspires me to aggressively pursue every surgical option and to study novel techniques to improve surgical outcomes. One of the most important reasons for patients to be treated at Duke is the emphasis on a team-oriented approach to every patient. Nearly every surgical cancer patient is discussed in a multidisciplinary tumor conference in order to assure state of the art care. When I am not in the hospital, my wife and I can be found chasing our two young children or running with our dog. Dr. Blazer-Iii is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Blazer-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Blazer-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Winston Chan is a double board-certified General Surgeon and Colon and Rectal Surgeon with additional certification and training in the use of the Da Vinci Xi robotic system for minimally invasive surgeries. He is an accomplished surgeon with extensive experience in both university-based teaching and clinical robotics proctoring.Dr. Chan earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Chan's passion lies in using the latest advanced medical technology, such as robotics and laparoscopy, in combination with his own surgical dexterity to treat complex diseases through small incisions to promote patient comfort and outcomes. His surgical expertise includes treatment of gallbladder disease, hernias, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease, reflux disorders, and soft tissue conditions. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, traveling and spending time with family.Dr. Chan is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Tarrant County Medical Society. He speaks English and Mandarin. Dr. Chan is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

Pamela Hodul is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hodul is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Hodul is currently accepting new patients.

John Sayles is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Sayles is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Sayles is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2028 and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery - 2029. Dr. Sayles is currently accepting new patients.

Mayank Roy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Roy is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Roy is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2016. Dr. Roy is currently accepting new patients.

Baogang Liu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Edenton, North Carolina. Dr. Liu is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Lump, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

Carlos Miranda is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Miranda is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Miranda is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery - 2029 and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Miranda is currently accepting new patients.

Mokenge Malafa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Malafa is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Malafa is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Hodge is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Hodge is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hodge is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hodge is currently accepting new patients.

I am a surgical oncologist and researcher who specializes in treating patients with endocrine tumors. Specifically, I see patients who have thyroid cancers, parathyroid disease, adrenal tumors and melanoma. I enjoy taking care of patients with cancers because the amount of trust and faith that they place in their doctors is special. Treating cancers allows you to develop a powerful relationship with a patient and their loved ones in a very short period of time, which is also unique. My favorite part of being a surgeon is seeing a patient with a problem and successfully seeing them through the surgical process. I believe in guiding each patient to their long-term goal based on their specific needs. When I am at home, I enjoy spending time with my family and being active outdoors by running, hiking, or gardening. Dr. Scheri is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Scheri is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Scheri is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Pandelidis, MD, is a general surgeon, board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at York Hospital. He then went on to complete his surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Pandelidis’ clinical interests include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, skin cancer and soft tissue sarcoma, and head and neck tumors. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Pandelidis is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Thyroid Nodule, Breast Enlargement In Males, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Pandelidis is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Mudge is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Mudge is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mudge is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Mudge is currently accepting new patients.

Bruce Fletter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Holland, Michigan. Dr. Fletter is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fletter is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Fletter is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.