25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Thomas R. Austgen, MD, is an independent general surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Dr. Austgen provides surgical care to patients of all ages. 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. Dr. Austgen is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Austgen is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Austgen is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Goff is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Goff is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goff is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027 and American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery - 2027. Dr. Goff is currently accepting new patients.

Jacoby Stieler, ARNP, specializes in Vascular Surgery at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Stieler is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphangiectasis. Dr. Stieler is currently accepting new patients.

Scott E. Williams, DO, is a general surgeon with Ascension St. John in Bartlesville, OK. Dr. Williams delivers surgical treatments for emergency injuries. He also performs hernia repair and minimally invasive outpatient surgery. Dr. Williams starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, Dr. Williams works with you to create a personalized care plan for your health needs. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Williams is board certified in The National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons - General Surgery. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Eckford was born and raised in Starkville, MS, and moved to Oklahoma after high school. There, he worked as a paramedic for seven years while attending college and medical school. Dr. Eckford has been practicing with Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas since 2002. He has an interest in abdominal surgery with a focus in colon surgery and hernia repairs. Dr. Eckford has been married since 1994 and has two children. His hobbies include off-roading in his jeep, hiking, camping, general aviation and saltwater aquaria. Dr. Eckford 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. Eckford has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2022, 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. Eckford has been selected as a 2023 Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. The honor recognizes providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dr. Eckford-Ii is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eckford-Ii is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Eckford-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Darnell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Darnell is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Darnell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1997. Dr. Darnell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Denevan is a surgeon. She also serves as a clinical assistant professor of surgery at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. She specializes in: Speaks: English. Dr. Denevan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Denevan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Denevan is currently accepting new patients.

William E. Sumner, III, MD, is an independent general surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Sumner III provides surgical care to patients of all ages. 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. Dr. Sumner-Iii is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Melanoma, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Sumner-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sumner-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Vriti Advani is a board-certified general surgeon and a part of BayCare Medical Group Gessler Clinic in Winter Haven, Florida. She sees patients aged 18 and older. Dr. Advani studied medicine in Dublin, Ireland and graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons with honors, where she earned a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor in the Arts of Obstetrics Medical in 2006. She then pursued further surgical training in Dublin and was awarded the Degree of the Intercollegiate Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, England, and Edinburgh in 2009. Following this, she completed her five-year general surgery residency training at Southern Illinois School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois in 2014. In 2015, she completed her fellowship training in pancreatic surgery, biliary surgery, surgical endoscopy and ERCP at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been practicing in the Winter Haven community since 2015.Dr. Advani has a broad surgical, gastrointestinal and endoscopic practice. As a general surgeon, she performs a wide range of abdominal surgeries including, but not limited to, gallbladder and biliary surgery, pancreatic surgery, stomach and acid reflux surgeries, hernia surgeries, bowel surgeries, and surgeries involving various soft tissue and skin conditions. She is a robotically trained surgeon and performs the majority of her surgeries with minimally invasive technology. Being fellowship trained in surgical endoscopy and ERCP, she offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, enteroscopy, and ERCP. Dr. Advani is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons. She is a member of the Catholic Medical Association and is a Director on the Board of the Orlando Catholic Physician's Guild.Apart from her clinical practice, Dr. Advani is currently serving a two-year role as the vice president of medical staff at Winter Haven Hospital. She will then move on to serving another two-year term as president of medical staff in 2024. Dr. Advani is the director of general surgery and director of gastroenterology/surgical endoscopy for Winter Haven Hospital. Dr. Advani is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Advani is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Advani is currently accepting new patients.

Tong Ma is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waldorf, Maryland. Dr. Ma is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Gangrene, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Ma is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 2001. Dr. Ma is currently accepting new patients.

Ronak Patel is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tomball, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

William Rizk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Rizk is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rizk is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Whitworth earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He then completed his general surgery residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Whitworth has over 30 years of experience in general surgery. With a focus on minimizing pain and risk associated with surgery, he is adept at breast cancer, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, as well as laparoscopic procedures involving the intestines, stomach and colon. Dr. Whitworth is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating breast cancer with stereotactic breast biopsy, sentinel node biopsy, lumpectomy and mastectomy. His other specialty areas include the gallbladder, appendix and hernias. Dr. Whitworth and his wife Kathy have five children and four grandchildren. He enjoys ballroom dancing, singing in the Covington-Conyers Choral Guild, hiking, snow skiing and scuba diving. Dr. Whitworth welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.edical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He then completed his general surgery residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Whitworth has over 30 years of experience in general surgery. With a focus on minimizing pain and risk associated with surgery, he is adept at breast cancer, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, as well as laparoscopic procedures involving the intestines, stomach and colon. Dr. Whitworth is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating breast cancer with stereotactic breast biopsy, sentinel node biopsy, lumpectomy and mastectomy. His other specialty areas include the gallbladder, appendix and hernias. Dr. Whitworth and his wife Kathy have five children and four grandchildren. He enjoys ballroom dancing, singing in the Covington-Conyers Choral Guild, hiking, snow skiing and scuba diving. Dr. Whitworth welcomes new patients and acc. Dr. Whitworth is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Lymphedema. Dr. Whitworth is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Wound Management. Dr. Whitworth is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Kolff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Abington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kolff is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kolff is currently accepting new patients.

Lane Ritter is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Ritter is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ritter is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Ritter is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Roman Nowygrod is Professor of Surgery and specializes in Vascular Surgery including reconstructive arterial surgery, minimal access vascular surgery, surgical and medical management of venous disorders, renal transplantation and angioaccess. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his general surgical residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and a two year NIH research fellowship at the University of Minnesota where he earned a degree in Master of Science in experimental surgery. His research interests include prosthetic bypass graft modifications, improved techniques in bypass and venous surgery, coagulation management in vascular surgery and diseases, outcomes analyses in aortic, endovascular and peripheral vascular surgery and surgical education and training He is board certified in vascular surgery and general surgery. He is Director of the Vein disorder Treatment Center and Director of Columbia University Medical Student Surgical Education. Dr. Nowygrod is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Temporal Arteritis, Aneurysm Repair, and Angioplasty. Dr. Nowygrod is board certified in Surgery, General and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Nowygrod is currently accepting new patients.

Terry Lairmore is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Lairmore is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Mesenchymoma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Lairmore is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Mccarty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Mccarty is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mccarty is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mccarty is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. John Mason, Jr. is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American Board of Surgery specializing in bariatric surgery and foregut procedures such as hiatal hernia repairs and stomach surgery. He also performs gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, and colon and rectal procedures. A graduate of UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Dr. Mason completed his internship and residency at USAF Medical Center Keesler in Biloxi, Mississippi. He is a proud member of the Texas Surgical Society. Dr. Mason prioritizes clear communication with patients and is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is passionate about delivering quality surgical care and helping patients achieve better health through advanced surgical techniques. Outside of the work, Dr. Mason enjoys camping and traveling with his wife, gardening, and running a small cattle operation. He is also a master beekeeper, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, and loves spending time with his three children and five grandchildren. Dr. Mason is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mason is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mason is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ryan Garry is a general surgeon at Yankton Medical Clinic. Dr. Garry is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Garry is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Garry is currently accepting new patients.

Mario Villalba is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Villalba is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Villalba is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Villalba is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Carlos Rodriguez is a decorated veteran of the United States Navy, where he spent 24 years on active duty (1991-2018). As a junior officer, Dr. Rodriguez spent four and a half years in the nuclear Navy with most of that time as a division officer onboard the USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738) - a Trident class submarine in Kings Bay, GA. After completing his initial tour, he resigned his commission as a Lieutenant in submarine Navy to attend medical school (1995-1999) at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY.Following completion of medical school, Dr. Rodriguez went back on active duty in 1999. He spent five years at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD completing his residency in general surgery. From 2006-2008, Dr. Rodriguez performed his fellowship in trauma and surgical critical care at the University of Maryland-R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD.Throughout his military career, Dr. Rodriguez made numerous combat surgical deployments (2004, 2009, 2010, and 2014) to Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, when not deployed or in fellowship training, Dr. Rodriguez was stationed at the National Naval Medical Center (renamed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2011). From 2012 until his retirement in 2018, Dr. Rodriguez held numerous leadership positions including Trauma Medical Director and Chief of Emergency General Surgery.As the Trauma Medical Director for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Dr. Rodriguez led a 60-member multidisciplinary team caring for over 750 Wounded Warriors injured while fighting in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve.After retiring from the Navy, Dr. Rodriguez set down roots in Fort Worth in 2018. He joined Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) in March of 2022. Prior to that, he was working at John Peter Smith Hospital as the Director of Emergency General Surgery and Surgical Research. Dr. Rodriguez is the Academic Vice Chair of Surgery and the Medical Director for Acute Care Surgery at Texas Health Fort Worth.Dr. Rodriguez holds board certification in general surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Rodriguez also holds an MBA in healthcare administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters and has edited 2 textbooks. He remains active in publishing and in resident education. In addition to providing care of the acutely injured/surgically ill patient, his clinical areas of focus include abdominal wall reconstruction, complex hernia repair, and robotic assisted, minimally invasive surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST). Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | My goal always is to provide compassionate and personalized care. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine to make a difference in people's lives. I specialize in bariatric surgery because obesity is one of the most serious risks to our community's health. I especially enjoy the reduction in medications and medical problems that my patients experience after weight-loss surgery. | Personal interests | I enjoy boating and sports. Dr. Harrison is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Harrison is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Harrison is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Groh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Groh is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pulmonary Sequestration, and Atresia of Small Intestine. Dr. Groh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Groh is currently accepting new patients.

Emily Durkin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Durkin is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pulmonary Sequestration, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Durkin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Durkin is currently accepting new patients.