25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Irene Israel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Israel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Michael Fremgen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Fremgen is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

Laam Ko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ko is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery, General Surgery.

Joon Shim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Shim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery.

Jason Wells is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bethlehem, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Wells is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2019. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

Amy Hitchcock is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hitchcock is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Kelly Sandberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Sandberg is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery, General Surgery.

Andrei Froehling is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Ogilvie Syndrome. Dr. Froehling is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Tabitha Ongstad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ongstad is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Lee Stratton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Juvenile Angiofibroma. Dr. Stratton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Jake Sides is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Sides is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Panagiotis Drakos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Endoscopy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Drakos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

"William Adams, MD, is a seasoned general surgeon who trained in Texas and Alabama and now serves the Appalachian Highlands. Inspired by the care his grandfather received, Dr. Adams chose surgery for the positive  impact it can have on a person’s life. With a family-centric approach, he prioritizes patient well-being. ""Finding a problem and then being able to fix it is what led me to become a surgeon,"" he says. ""I chose general surgery for its broad scope and wide variety of diagnoses and cases."" Outside of surgery, Dr. Adams cherishes family time, especially chasing after his young son, and enjoys being involved in the community.". His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Gallstones. Dr. Adams is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Nikhil Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Soon Moon, DO, believes in treating every patient like family, a philosophy that shapes her approach to surgery and care. “When counseling a patient, I ask myself, ‘If this were my mother, what would I recommend?’” she says. Dr. Moon specializes in bariatric, foregut, minimally invasive and general surgery. She was born in South Korea and raised in San Antonio, Texas, before settling in the Appalachian Highlands. She was drawn to bariatric surgery for the opportunity to transform lives, and values listening closely to her patients to better understand their needs. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Endoscopy, Obesity, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Moon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Thomas Maxey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Maxey is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Maxey is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Marc Horton is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1987 and has more than 31 years of diverse experiences, especially in general surgery. Dr. Horton is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Horton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Horton is currently accepting new patients.

Katelyn Levene is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Wisconsin. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Levene is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Matthew George is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Disease. Dr. George is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

"Sydne Muratore was born and raised in Hulett, Wyoming. She grew up on a cattle ranch, which she acknowledges instilled an early work ethic and a dedication to ""something greater than oneself."" She circuitously developed an interest in surgery due, in part, to the collective traits she acquired from her formative years. ""Working with my hands, fixing things on the ranch, thinking about the bigger picture all came from my father. Curiosity, creativity, and the fluidity of the arts came from my mother."" She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Leadership from Dickinson State University in North Dakota. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver. Subsequently, Dr. Muratore moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to complete her general surgery residency at the University of Minnesota where she also engaged in two years of clinical research. Her research there spanned perioperative infection and sepsis identification and reduction, total pancreatectomy islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis, medical student surgical education, and clinical outcomes in trauma/critical care.Moving back to Colorado was a natural choice for Dr. Muratore. She and her husband met while in medical training here in Colorado, and it has always felt like home to them. She says SCL Health drew her ""because of the juxtaposition of being able to help both medically complex patients as well as the opportunity to care for the underserved."" Growing up in a rural area, she brought with her an early interest in access to care issues. Throughout her training, she has developed a passion for caring for patients from all walks of life. She has been on numerous surgical brigades to Latin America as a result. These collective experiences have taught her great respect for the art and science of surgery and it's impact on her patients' lives. ""Each day, I realize what a privilege we have as physicians that patients choose to let us take care of them and put their trust in us in their most vulnerable moments. I believe in empowering my patients through education about their condition and choices, and helping guide them through the surgery process.""While Dr. Muratore is trained in all areas of general surgery, her areas of clinical interest include:Breast SurgeryRobotic SurgeryAcute care surgeryHernia and abdominal wall reconstructionAlimentary tract (small bowel and colon)Surgical educationWhen she is not at work, Dr. Muratore likes to enjoy everything the beautiful Colorado outdoors has to offer, namely: hiking, skiing, and landscape photography. She also tries to find time to explore the world with her husband and daughters.". Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Muratore is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Muratore is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kenneth Bode is a decorated United States Air Force Colonel with additional expertise as an Air Force Flight Surgeon. Among his deployments was a stint in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. After nearly three decades of service to his country, with several decades as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Bode began his civilian career early in 2024. He also served as an assistant professor/clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Md. from 2013 to 2024.Dr. Bode incorporates a comprehensive, evidence-based approach tailored to each patient with minimally invasive endoscopic and robotic spine surgeries. Additionally, he performs deformity and revision spine surgeries and concurrent arthroscopic sports procedures with spine surgeries. He dedicates his service to providing patients with empathy and the best experience through state-of-the-art cutting-edge techniques/systems with minimized discomfort and downtime. Dr. Bode considers his practice of medicine as a calling to alleviate pain and improve the lives of individuals in his community.Dr. Bode earned his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center in Lackland, Texas, and later his spine surgery fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, Pa. He also holds a master’s degree as a Certified Physician Executive and a Master of Strategic Studies. Dr. Bode is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Away from his work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their five biological and two foster-adopted children. Together, they like to travel, compete in sports, spend time outdoors (especially in the water) and try new cuisines. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Bursitis, Coccydynia, and Tenosynovitis.

Emma Gibson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Allis, Wisconsin. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia. Dr. Gibson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Andrew Feyh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sterling, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Feyh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Erik Berg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dedham, Massachusetts. Dr. Berg is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngitis, and DFNB1. Dr. Berg is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

Bryan Green is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Greenwood, South Carolina. Dr. Green is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.