25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Christa Balanoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Balanoff is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Mastectomy. Dr. Balanoff is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2003. Dr. Balanoff is currently accepting new patients.

Jamie Wagner is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Wagner is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Mastectomy. Dr. Wagner is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery, - - 2009. Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Scolieri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scolieri is highly rated in 59 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Sinusitis, and Myringotomy.

Dr. Shutze is a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. His practice focuses on the advanced treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, viscero-renal artery aneurysms and peripheral arterial aneurysms with accessibility to innovative devices still under investigation as part of national research trials. He attended Baylor College of Medicine followed by a General Surgery residency at the University of Alabama Hospital and a General Surgery fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. Dr. Shutze is certified in vascular surgery, surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Shutze is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Shutze is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Vascular Surgery, Surgical Critical Care- American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Vascular Surgery, and Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Zane Young, MD, specializes in Vascular Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Young is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Carley is married and has four boys. He enjoys travel, fishing, camping and spending time with family. Dr. Carley was nominated for D Magazine's Best Docs in 2024, 2023, 2022. Dr. Carley is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Frequent or Urgent Urination. Dr. Carley is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery- American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery- American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery, Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery- American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology/Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, and Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery- American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.

Farid Kehdy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Kehdy is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kehdy is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2006. Dr. Kehdy is currently accepting new patients.

Valerie Gorman, MD, FACS is a breast surgeon who specializes in surgical oncology and surgical diseases of the breast. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Gorman served as Chief of Oncology at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie for eight years and currently serves there as Chief of Surgery and Medical Director of Surgical Services. Dr. Gorman has been in private practice in Texas since 2004. She is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr Gorman is married. She enjoys traveling and faith-based programs. Dr. Gorman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Gorman is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Mark Hobeika earned his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at New York University School of Medicine and a fellowship in transplant surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Board certified in surgery, Dr. Hobeika sees both adult and pediatric patients. His primary clinical interests are liver transplantation, kidney transplantation and pancreas transplantation, and he has specific expertise in advanced organ preservation technologies and liver transplantation using organs from donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors. Dr. Hobeika is part of a team of multidisciplinary professionals working to provide outstanding care for patients with advanced organ disease in need of transplantation. Patients particularly value his communication and commitment to reducing barriers to transplantation. He currently heads the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and serves as Director of Abdominal Organ Transplantation at the Memorial Hermann Transplant Institute. A member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and International Liver Transplant Society, Dr. Hobeika is past chair of the ASTS Surgical Skills Committee and co-founder of the ASTS surgical skills continuing professional development program. He continues working to expand donor organ utilization through research, policy development and education. A resident of the Medical Center area, Dr. Hobeika is married and the father of two boys. Outside of his practice, he belongs to the F3Houston men's workout group and enjoys cooking and fishing. Dr. Hobeika is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Theodore Ruff, M.D., General Surgery, has been with SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee since 2017 and serving Midwest City residents since 1998. Prior to joining SSM Health, Dr. Ruff served on the staff at an Edmond, Oklahoma hospital and MD Surgery Center. Dr. Ruff completed his undergraduate degree at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and attended medical school at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Greene County, Ohio. Dr. Ruff was a Major stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Oklahoma and a Captain for Surgery at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He also has over thirteen years of teaching experience at the University of Oklahoma, Department of Family Practice. Dr. Ruff is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ruff is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Oklahoma Bureau Of Narcotics And Dangerous Drugs , and Oklahoma State Board Of Medical Licensure & Supervision.

Dr. Joshua Knudson specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats a wide variety of general surgery patients and has advanced training in treating hernias through open, laparoscopic and robotic methods. He also has a personal interest in the surgical treatment of melanoma. Dr. Knudson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Melanoma, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Knudson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Arnold has been performing general surgery procedures for the last 23 years. He enjoys taking care of all patients who require surgery, ranging from outpatient procedures to complex inpatient cases. Robotic donor nephrectomy is becoming a large part of his practice, and he finds that to be very fulfilling. In his free time, Dr. Arnold enjoys traveling, snow skiing and golf. Dr. Arnold is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Arnold is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Hope Jackson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Jackson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

James Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lin is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

"My dream at the age of 18 was to become a professional baseball player. I was All-Conference as a freshman at Ursinus College and majored in pre-med as a ""backup plan."" I transferred to Baylor University, and fortunately, as it turned out, I was not good enough to make the higher level team. I therefore concentrated all of my efforts into my academic studies. I had come to realize that my energies were better placed into working toward caring for others. When my mother-in-law developed breast cancer, I developed a passion for breast surgery and general surgery.What I want my patients to know about me:I try to care for you as I would want to be cared for. I have been happily married to my wife, Judy, for over 40 years. I have, as of today, three children and nine grandchildren, who I adore. I have been a part of the Gettysburg/Hanover community for nearly 30 years and as of April, 2024, I will be caring for patients in Chambersburg and Waynesboro areas. Over the years, my general surgical practice has evolved and has become limited to the treatment of breast and thyroid disease.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I love outdoor activities like hiking. I spend most of my free time with my wife and grandkids. I love traveling, and love to go to the shore/beach. I'm originally from Philadelphia, so I like to watch the Phillies and the Eagles when I can.". Dr. Mckee is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mckee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1995. Dr. Mckee is currently accepting new patients.

Robin Alley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Alley is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Alley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

John Alverdy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alverdy is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Ileostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Francis Buzad, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with over 20 years of experience. During childhood, Dr. Buzad sustained penetrating abdominal trauma from a shrapnel injury in his homeland of Lebanon. He credits the skill of a general surgeon with saving his life and inspiring his passion for serving others through general surgery. Because of this experience, Dr. Buzad practices with a unique combination of technologically advanced skills and personal patient involvement. He finds that his personal experiences add a dimension of empathy and caring that are a critical element to the overall wellbeing of the patient.Dr. Buzad has a focus in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, having been one of the first general surgeons to adopt robotics into his practice 2008. His interests include surgery of the Gl tract (colorectal, small bowel, stomach, gallbladder), foregut (gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, achalasia), hernia (inguinal, incisional, umbilical), endocrine (adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid), and breast surgery. Dr. Buzad also treats hand conditions including carpal tunnel, trigger fingers, and soft tissue lesions.After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Scranton, Dr. Buzad earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh. He then underwent general surgery training at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Buzad also completed additional fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University. Prior to his move to Denver, Dr. Buzad practiced extensively in Austin, Texas.Dr. Buzad finds balance with his professional commitments by spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys outdoor sports including skiing, running, wakeboarding and mountain climbing. He is also a martial arts enthusiast and an avid reader. Dr. Buzad is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Buzad is board certified in General Surgery-American Board Of Surgery (ABS).

Dr. Michael Kleinman earned his undergraduate degree in biology at Rice University, a master’s degree in cell biology at The University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Dallas and his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N. Y. Dr. Kleinman, who is board certified in surgery, sees patients for abdominal conditions that cannot be treated non-surgically or for conditions with unidentified causes. He focuses primarily on surgical oncology for cancers of abdominal organs such as the pancreas, stomach and esophagus, as well as thyroid surgery. He performs open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Many of the diseases Dr. Kleinman deals with, particularly cancers, are very complex, and he feels that it’s important for patients to have a full understanding of the disease, its prognosis and the rationale for surgery or other approaches to treatment. He wants patients to have clear expectations for their options and understand that he will care for them throughout the process. In addition to his board certification, Dr. Kleinman is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Southwest Surgical Council and Texas Surgical Society. He is a member of the American Society of General Surgeons, American Foregut Society, American Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Association, International Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Association, Society of Surgical Oncology, European Society of Surgical Oncology and Harris County Medical Society. Dr. Kleinman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Thrombophlebitis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Louis Thibodeaux is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Montgomery, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Thibodeaux is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Thibodeaux is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 1998. Dr. Thibodeaux is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kurt Erickson 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 in chemistry and political science from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Erickson continued his medical education by completing a general surgery residency at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital/University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Erickson performs all aspects of general surgery including abdominal, breast, endocrine and laparoscopy. He is particularly interested in advanced laparoscopic procedures including cholecystectomy, inguinal, ventral, hiatal hernias, adrenal, spleen and benign and malignant colon disease. He has practiced at Morton Plant Hospital for over 20 years. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a member of the American Medical Association, the Southeastern Surgical Congress and the American College of Surgeons. He is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. Dr. Erickson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Erickson is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery.

William Ratliff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Ratliff is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Infantile Myofibromatosis, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Dr. John Maize is professor of dermatology and pathology and laboratory medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is board certified in dermatology and dermatopathology. Dr. Maize graduated from the University of Michigan School of Medicine. He completed his residency in dermatology at the University of Michigan Medical Center and his fellowship in dermatopathology at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Maize has served as president of the American Society of Dermatopathology and the International Society of Dermatopathology, as well as editor in chief of the American Journal of Dermatopathology. He has also served on the American Board of Dermatology (president 1999) and the board of directors of the ACGME. Before joining Dermpath Diagnostics in August of 2003, Dr. Maize served as chair of the Department of Dermatology and director of the dermatology residency and dermatopathology fellowship training programs at the Medical University of South Carolina. He was the managing director of Dermpath Diagnostics' Maize Center for Dermatopathology from 2003 until 2012 when he returned to the Medical University of South Carolina. He has over 150 publications and speaks nationally and internationally on topics related to dermatology and dermatopathology. Dr. Maize is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Lymphomatoid Papulosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Muir-Torre Syndrome.

John Kelly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Kelly is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Achalasia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kelly is board certified in General Surgery.

David Groen, DPM has been practicing at The Iowa Clinic since 2001. Dr. Groen was injured running track at Iowa State University and sent to a Foot & Ankle Specialist, which sparked his interest in Foot & Ankle Surgery and the rest is history. The ability to change lives by allowing his patients to get more active or back to their previous levels of activity is what he loves about his practice. Being an athlete, Dr. Groen has a special interest in treating athletes and athletic injuries. Dr. Groen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Bunions, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Groen is board certified in American Board Of Podiatric Surgery, Board Certified - Reconstructive Foot And Ankle Surgery.