25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Brandon Varnell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Varnell is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Esophagitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Anna Mazor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Southampton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mazor is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Mazor is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

Kyle Wahlstrom is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Maplewood, Minnesota. Dr. Wahlstrom is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Hernia, Venous Insufficiency, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wahlstrom is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2002. Dr. Wahlstrom is currently accepting new patients.

James Lesniewski is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dulles, Virginia. Dr. Lesniewski is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Rita Kwan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Kwan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kwan is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Kwan is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Sandler, MD, is the Senior Vice President and Surgeon-in-Chief of the Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Center for Surgical Care at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is the Diane and Norman Bernstein professor and chair in pediatric surgery and a professor of surgery and pediatrics at George Washington University. He is also principal investigator in the Immunology Initiative of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. Dr. Sandler's research interests include tumor immunology and tumor vaccine therapy, as well as the application of novel devices and technologies in surgical practice. Dr. Sandler is internationally known for his work on childhood solid tumors and operative repair of certain congenital anomalies. He has served on multiple committees for the American Association of Pediatric Surgery and has also served on several committees of the Children’s Oncology Group. In 2025, Dr. Sandler received a remarkable honor: The Royal College of Surgeons of England made him an honorary fellow. He is currently on the Board of Examiners for the Pediatric Surgery Qualifying examination. Dr. Sandler’s research interests focus on solid tumors of childhood, in which his current research in tumor immunology investigates immunotherapeutic vaccine strategies. He has co-developed a surgical polymer sealant that is funded by the NIH and is currently in pre-clinical trials. Dr. Sandler has over 100 peer-reviewed publications in clinical and scientific medical journals. Dr. Sandler is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sandler is board certified in Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 1998.

Certified by the American Board of Surgery, John Makipour, MD, offers surgical and non-surgical solutions for patients across bariatric, cosmetic and general surgery needs. He earned his bachelor's degree and medical degree from the University of Oklahoma before completing his residency at the same institution. He went on to complete a mini fellowship in bariatrics at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons. Dr. Makipour is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Makipour is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Oklahoma Bureau Of Narcotics And Dangerous Drugs , and Oklahoma State Board Of Medical Licensure & Supervision.

Jennifer Christman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Christman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Christman is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery).

Dr. Long is a board-certified general surgeon. His clinical interests include complex hernias, robotics and emergency general surgery. Dr. Long attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery.|Video: more from Dr. Tanner Long, D.O. Dr. Long is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Long is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

Growing up in Pakistan and England, Saleem Khan wanted to be a merchant marine and see the world, but his father said no to that idea. Even though his father was a surgeon, he also discouraged Khan from being a doctor. “He wanted me to be a teacher,” he says. If he were not a surgeon today, Khan admits he’d like to be an English teacher after all, as he has a love of reading. Khan came to the US when he was 22, and enlisted in the military in 1987 to give back to this country. Between 2003 and 2009, he had seven deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was also in Operation Desert Storm. Khan has been awarded the Bronze Star and Legion of Merit, combat decorations for his performance on battlefields. “Knowing that I stood up and did my duty is the most fulfilling part of my service,” he adds. What keeps him going? “As I get older, coming into work is fun. Just the idea that you can still do it means you don’t take it for granted that you’ll be doing this forever. It’s a beautiful, fulfilling career,” he says. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

My hobbies include spending quality time with my family, hiking, tennis, chess and playing the guitar. Dr. Demar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Demar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Demar is currently accepting new patients.

President David J. Cole, M.D. FACS, received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from New Mexico State University and he received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York. He interned and completed his residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the NIH/NCI Surgery Branch in Bethesda.Dr. Cole came to MUSC in 1994. In 2003 he was named the A. McKoy Rose, Jr. M.D. endowed chair in surgical oncology and was selected as chairman for the Department of Surgery in September of 2007. Dr. Cole was then elected president of MUSC Physicians in 2013. He held these esteemed titles until becoming president of MUSC on July 1, 2014.Dr. Cole is board certified through the American Board of Surgery with a primary clinical field of interest in breast cancer as well as melanoma and sarcoma. He has a strong research background with more than 17 years of continuous funding by the NIH. He recently stepped down after seven years as the medical director for the center for cellular therapy in order to concentrate on the needs surrounding his newest role. His research at the center focused on novel cancer vaccine development and molecular diagnostics. Dr. Cole is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Slattery is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Estherville, Iowa. Dr. Slattery is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Bunting is a breast fellowship trained surgeon who completed her breast surgery fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital. Prior to her fellowship, Dr. Bunting completed a one-year general surgery internship and a four-year general surgery residency at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Bunting manages all types of breast disease, both benign and malignant, including new breast masses, nipple discharge, breast pain, breast cancer and abnormal mammograms. In addition, Dr. Bunting consults with high-risk patients, such as those with a family history of breast cancer or prior breast biopsies showing atypical findings. Dr. Bunting is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncologists, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Bunting is an avid runner and volunteers with Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis, Young Women with Breast Cancer, and Score 1 for Health. Dr. Bunting 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. Bunting is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bunting is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Providing the best care for patients is more than understanding a condition and providing state-of-the-art treatment. I focus on understanding how the condition and its treatment affects the patient and family to choose the best treatment option for each person. I involve the patient and family in the decision process, educating them on the condition and how well each treatment option can help them reach their goals. Dr. Brand is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Brand is board certified in General Surgery — General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery — Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Donald Maynard, MD, FACS is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgeons and is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Georgia State Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Piedmont Clinic Physicians Group. Dr. Maynard also acts as the medical director of the Piedmont Walton Metabolic and Bariatric Center. The metabolic-bariatric procedures he performs include the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve) and Duodenal Switch.Dr. Maynard received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of South Florida, Tampa in 1991. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995. After graduation, Dr. Maynard attended a general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he completed his surgical training in 2002. Dr. Maynard began his career as a general surgeon in 2003. By 2005, Dr. Maynard had completed his fellowship in Bariatrics. Dr. Maynard is the founding physician of Surgical Associates of Metro Atlanta, which services east Atlanta to include Monroe, Covington, Athens, Conyers, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Maynard grew up on St. Maarten, a small island in the Caribbean that is half French and half Dutch. In some respects it is very similar to Georgia, a community where everyone knows and cares for each other. Dr. Maynard worked for the family owned business from a very young age. This helped him to develop discipline, a strong work ethic, and a solid moral and ethical foundation. After passing on an opportunity in 1989 to play for the Atlanta Braves, Dr. Maynard returned to his first love of medicine and pursued a career in General Surgery. Dr. Maynard is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Maynard is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Maynard is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Meara is a General Surgeon and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Meara is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses TMJ Disorders, Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, and Cherubism. Dr. Meara is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.

Amy Stepan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon whose special medical interests include breast, colorectal, biliary, endocrine and laparoscopic surgery.Dr. Amy feels privileged to get to know her patients and assist them through what is often a stressful time. She enjoys being able to offer her patients quicker recovery times through minimally invasive surgical options, and she brings her passion for technical excellence to every surgical procedure she performs.Dr. Stepan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Stepan enjoys spending time with her husband, camping, hiking and traveling. Dr. Stepan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Juvenile Angiofibroma. Dr. Stepan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Stepan is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced General Surgeon specializing in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery while also performing the full range of general surgery procedures. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).I feel medicine is a partnership with my patients to provide them with the best care possible.  I always aim to give my patients the same level of care I would expect for my own family. Dr. Win is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Win is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Win is currently accepting new patients.

D. Ryan Hall, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City before pursuing a general surgery residency at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn., where he garnered numerous teaching awards, including the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award. After residency he completed an abdominal organ transplant surgery fellowship at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. A member of the faculty of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston since 2015, Dr. Hall continues to be heavily involved in medical education and serves on multiple committees at Memorial Hermann and the medical school. His efforts have resulted in numerous awards and publications, including the Benjy F. Brooks, MD, Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award in 2019. Additionally, he is an associate program director for UTHealth Houston’s general surgery residency. Dr. Hall’s primary clinical interest is in minimally invasive surgery of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas. His training and experience allows for robotic resection of hepatobiliary and pancreas malignancies when indicated. He is a husband, a father of three children and enjoys golf, hunting and endurance sports in his leisure time. Dr. Hall is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pignata Guarino Syndrome, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatic Ischemia, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

I believe the best care can be achieved only when patients understand their conditions properly and are fully satisfied with the care they receive. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health priorities. Dr. Buxton is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buxton is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Buxton is currently accepting new patients.

James Harris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Harris is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Zuckerbraun practices as a General and Trauma Surgeon.  He has specific interests in multiple areas including hernia repairs, abdominal wall reconstructions, mesh infections, enterocutaneous fistulas, groin pain (Sports hernia), diverticulitis, and complex re-operative abdominal surgery. Dr. Zuckerbraun is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Zuckerbraun is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zuckerbraun is currently accepting new patients.

James Watkins is a General Surgeon and an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 50 years. Dr. Watkins is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gangrene, and Cellulitis. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammad Tahir is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tahir is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Lump, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Tahir is board certified in Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh. Dr. Tahir is currently accepting new patients.