25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Dr. Damien J. LaPar, MD, is a member of the faculty of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the medical staff affiliated with the Children’s Heart Institute at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Dr. LaPar is a professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery as well as the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Chair at UTHealth Houston. In addition, Dr. LaPar is the Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and the Director of Neonatal Heart Surgery at the Children’s Heart Institute. Dr. LaPar trained in pediatric heart surgery at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital and is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery in pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery. Recognized as a Super Doctors Rising Star in Cardiac Surgery, he specializes in treating congenital cardiac lesions in patients of all ages with innovative approaches to complex neonatal cardiac reconstructions with complete single-stage repairs, pulmonary artery atresia and stenosis with MAPCA unifocalization, biventricular repair and/or conversion, peripheral pulmonary stenosis, Williams syndrome, Ozaki aortic valve reconstruction and complex aortic valve disease, atrioventricular canal defects, Tetralogy of Fallot, and minimally invasive approaches to pediatric cardiac surgery. Dr. LaPar is an internationally recognized basic/translational science investigator as well as clinical science researcher, serving as the director of research and academic affairs for the Children’s Heart Institute. His funded congenital heart disease research lab focuses on the investigation of vascular smooth muscle signaling in congenital arteriopathy, as well as the development of innovative myocardial reconditioning and restorative therapies. His focused research includes extensive multi-institutional clinical research collaboratives and clinical trials. Dr. Lapar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Interrupted Aortic Arch, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Geno Merli is a primary care provider, practicing in General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Merli is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Merli is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Merli is currently accepting new patients.

Sofia Lyford is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lyford is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Melanoma, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Septoplasty, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Lyford is currently accepting new patients.

Nuh Rahbari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rahbari is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Caroli Disease, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Tiffany Berry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Berry is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Berry is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2009. Dr. Berry is currently accepting new patients.

Michael S. Charles, MD, is a board-certified, experienced general surgeon at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Charles provides surgical care to children and adults. He delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. Schedule a consultation to learn more. Dr. Charles is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Charles is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Charles is currently accepting new patients.

John Ridge is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ridge is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Renal Oncocytoma, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Nancy Gantt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Youngstown, Ohio. Dr. Gantt is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Gantt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Jose Ortega is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Humble, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Ortega is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

Dr. Shieh is a pediatric surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She joined the medical staff in 2021 and sees patients on our main campus in St. Petersburg, Florida, and also at Tampa General Hospital and Brandon Regional Hospital. Her clinical focus includes esophageal and airway treatment (EAT). Dr. Shieh earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix. She completed her general surgery residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, during which she did a pediatric surgery research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. She then completed her pediatric surgery fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Shieh speaks Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Dr. Shieh is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shieh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Lisa S. Bellin, MD, is a board-certified, experienced breast surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bellin diagnoses and treats women and men with breast cancer, lymph node tumors and other breast diseases. Every appointment with Dr. Bellin starts with a conversation. She takes the time to answer all your questions - big and small. Dr. Bellin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphedema, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bellin is board certified in '- Molecular Genetic Pathology and The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Bellin is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Abernathy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Abernathy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Abernathy is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Griffith M. Thomas, MD, is a general surgeon at Ascension Seton in Burnet, TX. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Trevor Tumlinson is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in College Station, Texas. Dr. Tumlinson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genital Warts, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tumlinson is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Russell Reisner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reisner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Reisner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Manfred C. Chiang, MD, is a general surgeon and bariatric surgeon at Ascension Wisconsin in Waukesha, WI. Dr. Chiang is board-certified in general surgery from the American Board of Surgery and is a leader in minimally-invasive and robotic techniques for general and bariatric surgery. He provides personalized and compassionate surgical care to patients aged 14 or older. Dr. Chiang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chiang is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Schnepp completed her five-year general surgery residency at the University of Missouri - Kansas City where she was awarded the Surgery Resident of the Year honor for four years in a row. She earned her medical degree from Tulane School of Medicine. Dr. Schnepp began her general surgery practice at St. Mary's Health Center in 2008 and shortly thereafter was named Medical Director of SSM Health Breast Care at St. Mary's. Although Dr. Schnepp, a board certified surgeon, is trained to perform all general surgery including breast surgery, she has an interest in breast disease and is now practicing breast surgery only. Dr. Schnepp's capabilities include evaluation of breast diseases including new breast masses, nipple discharge, breast pain, breast cancer, abnormal mammograms and high-risk consultations with patients such as those with a family history of breast cancer or prior breast biopsies showing atypical findings. In addition, she is able to perform minimally invasive core needle biopsy procedures with ultrasound guidance or stereotactic (mammographic) guidance. Dr. Schnepp practices at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis and SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton. Dr. Schnepp 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. Dr. Schnepp is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Schnepp is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Emily Winslow, MD, FACS, is a UW Health surgeon. She performs emergency surgery and general surgical procedures. She’s also a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery.Dr. Winslow diagnoses and treats people with sudden abdominal conditions and complex gallbladder and pancreas issues. She performs emergency surgery for bowel disorders, including small bowel obstructions. These obstructions are blockages in the small intestine that keep food, liquid, gas and stool from passing in a normal way. She uses advanced imaging and surgical methods to provide the best possible care.When meeting with patients, Dr. Winslow carefully explains their conditions and outlines their treatment options. A believer in shared decision-making, she invites questions and helps patients make the best decisions for their unique situation.Dr. Winslow is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.I entered medicine and became a surgeon very much as a vocation. I feel a calling to help people feel better and live healthier lives. Dr. Winslow is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Winslow is board certified in Surgery.

I was born and raised in northeast Wisconsin. Growing up, I was active in sports and worked on a family dairy farm. In high school I developed a strong interest for the health sciences and decided to attend the University of Wisconsin Lacrosse and subsequently, the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. It was there that I discovered I had an affinity for the operating room and decided to pursue general surgery as a career. I spent five years in Des Moines, Iowa completing my surgical residency. It was there that I met my lovely wife Veronica. A strong desire to be closer to family and friends led us back to northeastern Wisconsin where my wife and I joined Holy Family Memorial in 2015, as a general surgeon and a family nurse practitioner respectively. We continue to be proud to serve Manitowoc County and call it home. In my time off, I enjoy traveling and attending sports events and concerts. In 2020, I became part owner of Wander Springs golf course and enjoy serving and spending time with our loyal patrons while appreciating my favorite past time, golf. Dr. Mcfarlane is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Cellulitis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcfarlane is board certified in General Surgery/Critical Care. Dr. Mcfarlane is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kim is a faculty member in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Director of General Surgery at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care. She serves as the Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Surgery as well as an Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program.Dr. Kim graduated from Yale University and received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Texas in Houston. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2019, she served as the Program Director of the General Surgery Residency at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt.Dr. Kim is a dedicated and skilled surgeon with specific clinical interests in hernias, surgery of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder surgery, and minimally invasive approaches to broad-based general surgery. In recognition of her devotion to patient care, Dr. Kim has received numerous patient choice awards over the last ten years and a wide variety of honors commending her compassionate care as well as her care as a top doctor.Dr. Kim is a passionate surgical educator and has won numerous teaching awards including election into the Academy of Surgical Educators. Dr. Kim’s research interests are in surgical education and global surgery. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Beard is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery. Her focuses include the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, achalasia, hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia, and other disorders of the esophagus and stomach. Dr. Beard also cares for general surgical problems, including abdominal wall hernias, groin hernias, and benign and malignant diseases of the colon. Dr. Beard graduated from medical school at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS, in 2010. She then completed an internship and residency in General Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, in 2015. Dr. Beard completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR, in 2016. Dr. Beard joined the General Surgery medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock in 2016. Dr. Beard uses robot-assisted technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, less pain, and a lower risk of infection due to the nature of the procedure. Learn more about robotic surgery . Dr. Beard has been recognized as a Top Doc 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Beard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Beard is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

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.

Stuart Donovan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Donovan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Donovan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 1992 and American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery - None. Dr. Donovan is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Gruner is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Voorhees, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Gruner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Gruner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery,Surgery (General Surgery) , 2018.

Wendell Bailey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Bailey is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.