25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Dr. Ramin Eskandari grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and received his bachelors in science in biology/neurobiology at the University of Michigan. After college Dr. Eskandari lived in Switzerland while working at a sports camp for kids. This was followed but two more years of international travel while receiving his Master's in Medical Science. He participated in research projects in artificial vision and hydrocephalus, fueling his future research interests in pediatric hydrocephalus and brain injury.Ramin Eskandari is an associate professor of neurosurgery and chief of pediatric neurosurgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He holds adjunct positions in the Departments of Pediatrics (Child Neurology), Surgery (Plastic Surgery) and Immunology/Microbiology (Director of Pediatric Brain Injury and Hydrocephalus Research). His clinical expertise focuses on the surgical management of children with disorders of the brain and spine, minimally invasive methods for treating pediatric neurosurgical disorders, and endoscopic treatment of multiple disorders including complex hydrocephalus and brain tumors. Dr. Eskandari has always had a very fervent desire to maintain basic science research alongside clinical therapeutics. He opened the first pediatric hydrocephalus and brain jury research laboratory in South Carolina in 2014 and has maintained active research through internal, state level and philanthropic grant funding. Currently, his laboratory has invented a novel cell culture model of elevated intracranial pressure and has collaborated on a novel medical therapeutic to prevent progressive brain injury and hydrocephalus in neonates with brain hemorrhage. Dr. Eskandari is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Eskandari is currently accepting new patients.

An expert in rhinology & minimally invasive skull base surgery, Dr. Jonathan Overdevest focuses on therapies and procedures that restore sinonasal function. He specializes in managing the care of patients suffering from symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal obstruction, chronic nose bleeds, sinonasal and intracranial skull base tumors, as well as eye issues such as excessive tearing.Dr. Overdevest completed his rhinology and skull base fellowship training at Stanford University, and his Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery residency at UCSF (University of California, San Francisco). While training, he was recognized for his “exceptional warmth, compassion, and service to patients,” with numerous awards, including a coveted AOA Outstanding Resident Award, the Julius R. Krevans Award for Clinical Excellence, recognition as an exquisite provider as the Surgical Consultant of the Year, and was named a UCSF Medical Center Outstanding Physician Award finalist.Before his medical training at UCSF, he graduated from the University of Virginia, where he received both his MD, as well as a PhD for my doctoral research where the team identified and subsequently developed an immunologic therapy to target a key molecule involved in the metastatic migration of tumor cells. His undergraduate training was completed at Cornell University, where he was a Cornell Tradition & Francis S. Viele Fellow prior to graduating cum laude and with distinction.Dr. Overdevest believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care, and regularly participates in collaborative management of patients with various Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, Allergy, and Pulmonology colleagues. In particular, he works in close collaboration with our neurosurgical team to assist with the removal of brain tumors that are accessible through a minimally invasive corridor created through the nasal cavity. Our practice at Columbia seeks to provide a compassionate and comprehensive setting for patients with sinonasal complaints. As a team, we will reduce the severity of your daily symptoms and work to improve your ability to overcome the underlying cause of your sinonasal disorder.When not engaged in his medical practice, he lives with his family, a stone’s throw away from the American Museum of Natural History, where they regularly go whale watching. He is avid alpine skier who tries to keep up with his 70-year-old in-laws, as well as an endurance cyclist looking to soak in the spectacles of all seven continents. Dr. Overdevest is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Anosmia, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Overdevest is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Overdevest is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Thomas Tirone is board-certified in general surgery and serves the Clearwater, Florida area for BayCare Medical Group, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He completed an undergraduate degree from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Tirone continued his medical education by completing a surgical residency at The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.', 'Dr. Tirone performs a full range of general surgery with interests in breast and advanced minimally invasive procedures. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. He is also a member of the Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract. He is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. Dr. Tirone is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Tirone is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery.

Stefano Agolini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Agolini is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery: treating disorders of the eyelid, tear drainage system, and orbit (cavity containing the eye). He also performs aesthetic rejuvenation procedures for the face. He takes pride in offering compassionate care that combines his clinical expertise with a warm bedside manner. Winn studies how the environment, nutrition and the human microbiome (all the microorganisms living on and inside a human body) may play roles in chronic inflammatory eye and orbital diseases. Winn earned his medical degree at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF and a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery in Seattle, sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Prior to joining UCSF, Winn served as chief of oculoplastic and orbital surgery at Columbia University. He now also serves as chief of ophthalmology for San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System and a vice chair in the ophthalmology department at UCSF. Winn has published more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles and several book chapters. He frequently lectures at meetings around the globe. He is a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, North American Society of Academic Orbital Surgeons and International Thyroid Eye Disease Society. Dr. Winn is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ectropion, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Winn is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Winn is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Prashant Sukharamwala is fellowship trained in liver, pancreas and foregut surgery and board certified in general surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery at Government Medical College in Surat, India and completed a general surgery internship at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. Dr. Sukharamwala completed his general surgery residency through Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus and Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio, where he acted as chief resident. He went on to complete fellowships in advanced gastrointestinal and hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery and robotic foregut and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery at Florida Hospital in Tampa.', 'Dr. Sukharamwala‘s clinical interests include the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the liver, bile duct, pancreas and esophagus. A major portion of his practice includes robotics and single-site laparoscopy. He has a very strong research background with numerous publications and presentations at national meetings of the American College of Surgeons, the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, the Pancreas Club, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the Southeastern Surgical Congress.', 'Dr. Sukharamwala is also director of foregut and hepatobiliary surgery and gastrointestinal surgical oncology at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He is a member of the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and is fluent in Hindi and Gujarati. Dr. Sukharamwala is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Sukharamwala is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery.

R Deweese is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Deweese is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Deweese is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1995. Dr. Deweese is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Curtis Wray received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio and fellowship in surgical oncology at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Board certified in Surgery, Dr. Wray specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology. His clinical interests include traditional as well as minimally invasive surgery for gastric, liver, pancreatic and colorectal cancers. An associate professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, Dr. Wray has published numerous peer-reviewed research publications. He is currently president of the Houston Surgical Society and belongs to professional groups including the Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons, American Association of Cancer Research, Society of University Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Association for Academic Surgery and the American Hepatico-Pancreatico-Biliary Association. Dr. Wray is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Stomach Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

C Brown is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1992. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Le graduated, summa cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, where he was named the outstanding graduate in chemistry and mathematics. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in Lubbock and continued his residency training in general surgery at Texas Tech Health Science Center in El Paso. A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Le is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association. His clinical specialties include robotic, laparoscopic surgery, cancerous tumors, thyroid and parathyroid. Fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, he sees patients from 4 years of age and older. Dr. Le believes in speaking directly with his patients and using common terms to make sure they know why they need surgery and how it will affect them. He says the best part of his work is helping his patients lead better lives. Dr. Le’s hobbies include spending time with family, playing the guitar and playing street sports. Practice Information Dr. Le practices at Memorial Hermann General Surgery Southeast in Southeast Houston. Dr. Le is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

Russell Pruitt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pruitt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Jason Pfluke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pfluke is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pfluke is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

A native Texan, Dr. William Clay Albrecht grew up in Sugar Land. He earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston and completed his general surgery training at the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency Program in Arizona. Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Albrecht has clinical interests that include general, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, with an emphasis on gallbladder surgery and complex hernia repairs. He also performs surgery for cancers including breast, colon, small bowel, skin lesions, and port placement for chemotherapy. Dr. Albrecht places an emphasis on the comfort of his patients, both emotionally and physically, throughout the course of their care. He treats adult patients. In his spare time, Dr. Albrecht enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife, family and their French bulldogs. Dr. Albrecht is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

Daniel Wool, MD, FACS completed his medical degree and general surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Wool has been practicing general surgery in the Chicagoland area since 2008. He has clinical expertise in advanced laparoscopic, robotic, oncologic, colorectal, hernia, and general surgery. Dr. Wool provides evidence-based medicine to provide compassionate and expert care to each patient.Outside of work, Dr. Wool enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, and playing golf. Dr. Wool is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Thomas Chow, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with extensive experience in advanced surgical care. He performs laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, as well as breast surgery, surgical oncology, and upper and lower endoscopy. Dr. Chow is committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care for every patient, from diagnosis through recovery. Dr. Chow earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he graduated with honors and was active in surgical training and radiology education initiatives. He completed his residency in general surgery at East Tennessee State University, where he trained across multiple trauma centers and VA hospitals, caring for a diverse patient population and gaining experience in all aspects of general surgery. Known for his attentive approach and clear communication, Dr. Chow takes time to help patients understand their treatment options and feel confident in their care. Since 2015, he has dedicated his practice to improving surgical outcomes for patients. Dr. Chow is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

Juan Sola is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Sola is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pneumothorax, Hirschsprung Disease, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sola is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Charboneau is board certified in general surgery. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI and earned her medical degree from Loyola University - Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery at Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, MI. Charboneau's practice is focused on breast surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder disease, colorectal surgery, and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Charboneau is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Charboneau is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Charboneau is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

I enjoy all aspects of general surgery with specific interests in breast surgery, thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, laparoscopic surgery and all types of hernia repair. Dr. Ose is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Ose is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ose is currently accepting new patients.

Drew Howard is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shenandoah, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Arlene Ricardo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Ricardo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Hernan Vargas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Vargas is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma.

Alla Solyar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Solyar is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Ethmoiditis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Solyar is board certified in AB Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery.

Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Dixon is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Dixon is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Dixon is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sara Bruce joined Inova after the completion of her breast surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Previously, she trained in general surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Bruce currently serves as the medical director of the Inova Breast Cancer Program at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Originally from Maryland, she is happy to have settled in the DC/Northern Virginia area. Throughout her life, Dr. Bruce has always been involved in a multitude of art projects. She feels lucky to have a career that allows her to combine the fine motor skills of her artistic side with her interest in biologic science. In her spare time, Dr. Bruce enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons and dog, and tries to make time for painting, drawing and other artistic projects. Dr. Bruce is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

"Jovita Oruwari, MD, FACS, is fellowship trained from Brown University Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, in breast diseases. Prior to that, she attended medical school at New Jersey University in Newark and completed her general surgery residency at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. Since 2001, Dr. Oruwari, a board-certified surgeon, has been practicing breast surgery. She has a special interest in treating young and minority women of all ages with breast cancer and breast disease. Before joining SSM Health, Dr. Oruwari practiced as a breast surgeon at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She has received the Best Doctors honor from 2007 to 2016. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Mound City medical forum, and an associate fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery and Gateway to Hope. Dr. Oruwari has completed extensive training in Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. She performs both Hidden Scar Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy and Hidden Scar Mastectomy procedures. During Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, the incision is made in the fold under the breast, around the edge of the nipple area or in the armpit, so the scar is less visible after breast surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Oruwari enjoys reading, running, cooking, traveling and writing. She is married to a psychiatrist and is a mother to two adult children. *""My philosophy is to treat every patient I see the way I would want my family members treated. My job is to make sure my patients not only understand the disease process, but also their treatment options. I see myself as an ally to my patients, many of whom I have long-term relationships with."" - Jovita Oruwari, MD, FACS*". Dr. Oruwari is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Oruwari is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.