25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

"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. Dr. Alley is currently accepting new patients.

Speaks: English. Dr. Newman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Newman is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery: Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

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).

Gabriel Gallardo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Gallardo is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gallardo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gallardo is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Fontana is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Fontana is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Fontana is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Fontana is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Kleinman is currently accepting new patients.

Kurt T. Stockamp, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL. He provides specialized surgical care, including robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures, to patients needing breast cancer surgery and breast biopsy, abdominal surgery, colon & rectal and hemorrhoid surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder and appendix surgery, skin mass and cyst removal and port placement and removal. Dr. Stockamp is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Vagotomy. Dr. Stockamp is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Stockamp 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. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

William Ratliff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ratliff is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ratliff is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Balette is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Balette is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Balette is currently accepting new patients.

John Kelly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. 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.

I strive to provide my patients with the best surgical treatment in a kind, respectful and patient environment. Dr. Manglano is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Manglano is board certified in Surgery and Surgery — Surgery. Dr. Manglano is currently accepting new patients.

Asadulla Chaudhary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Chaudhary is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Chaudhary is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2022. Dr. Chaudhary is currently accepting new patients.

Kshitij Kakar, MD, comes from a medical family his parents are both physicians, his sister is a dentist, and multiple extended family members practice medicine. Influenced by his father, who is a general surgeon, he found that he enjoyed the ability to directly help patients through surgery.Dr. Kakar takes a personalized approach to his practice, treating each patient as a family member. He values his time with patients and believes that effective communication is essential to understanding patients and their problems. He focuses on educating patients about their surgical issues and plan of care, encouraging patients to ask questions to ensure understanding. His goal throughout the process from pre-operative consultation through postoperative recovery is to use compassionate, expert care to return patients to their expected quality of life.Taking a team-based approach to care, Dr. Kakar also enjoys the challenge of learning new treatments, techniques and technologies to improve patient care and outcomes. By placing the patient at the center of this approach, his team works collaboratively to ensure the best surgical outcomes.In his spare time, Dr. Kakar and his wife love to travel. He is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys staying active through running, being outdoors and CrossFit. Dr. Kakar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Kakar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 2013. Dr. Kakar is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | Simply put, I treat every patient as I would my own mother. (And I love my mother.) | Why I entered medicine | When I was young, my mother cleaned a doctor's office building and paid me $5 to vacuum the waiting room. Then, I would sneak into the doctor's office and sit at their desk. From there my curiosity of the medical field grew. I came to appreciate the human body and its intricacy. More importantly, I respected the commitment, passion and dedication the medical field exudes. Since seventh grade, I saw myself doing nothing else. | Community involvement | I donate time to the community when I can and am active in our church. I regularly speak at conferences to educate those on other areas of the medical field. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with my children and husband. Outside of medicine a good portion of my free time is spent with animals – we own a farm. Dr. Mcguire is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Drew Reynolds is a practicing board certified general surgeon in Nashville, TN. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, Health Science Center in 2006 and completed his fellowship at University of Kentucky in 2012. Dr. Reynolds is a member of the American Board of Surgery, Fellow American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Nashville Surgical Society, and Tennessee Medical Association. He currently practices at The Surgical Clinic and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital and Saint Thomas Surgicare. Dr. Reynolds is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reynolds is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Reynolds is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Symmonds is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Symmonds is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Surgical Specialties: Dr. Fuller epitomizes the Capital Surgeons Group commitment to the advancement of surgery through the application of new techniques. In addition to his training as a general surgeon, he has completed an additional two-year fellowship in surgical oncology at the City of Hope National Medical Center. During this competitive, accredited fellowship, Dr. Fuller received extensive training in new surgical techniques, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA), hepatic artery infusion pump placement, and multi-modality treatment of many types of cancer. Dr. Fuller is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fuller is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

Takeyla Nicole Williams, a board-certified General Surgeon with fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology, has dedicated her career to providing exceptional care to patients.Dr. Williams's undergraduate journey began at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology in December 2004. Her passion for medicine led her back to her hometown of Augusta, Georgia, where she worked as a research assistant at the Medical College of Georgia until her acceptance into medical school in 2006.In July 2006, Dr. Williams embarked on her medical studies at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, where she excelled and graduated in June 2010.Following her medical degree, Dr. Williams completed a preliminary year in general surgery at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in June 2011. Her dedication and exceptional performance earned her the prestigious Eric R. Manahan Outstanding Surgical Resident Award, an honorary recognition bestowed annually upon a senior resident for outstanding surgical house officer skills. Additionally, she was appointed as the 2015-2016 administrative chief resident during her five-year residency.In August 2017, Dr. Williams further advanced her education by completing a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in New York City. Her expertise and commitment have led her back home to join Piedmont Physicians Surgical Oncology in Augusta, Georgia, where she currently specializes in treating benign and malignant diseases of the breast. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Margo Aswad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Aswad is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Aswad is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Isbell 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. Isbell has been recognized as a Top Doc 2024 and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical speciality. Dr. Isbell is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Isbell is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Isbell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Joey C. Papa is a board-certified general surgeon at the White Plains Hospital Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery (CAMS). She specializes in performing surgery on abdominal components, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and thyroid glands. Dr. Papa is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, Varicose Veins, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Papa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/General-Vascular Surg. Dr. Papa is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Shinil Shah earned his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford, NJ. He completed a residency in general surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, followed by a fellowship in surgical research at the UT Health/Texas A&M University Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Comparative Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices. He completed a second fellowship in advanced gastrointestinal/minimally invasive and robotic surgery at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Shah is one of only a few surgeons who have undergone formal fellowship training in robotic surgery. His primary clinical interests are benign and malignant conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. His areas of specialty care include surgery of the esophagus and stomach (including surgery for reflux/heartburn, weight loss, achalasia, hiatal hernias, ulcer disease, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and gastric cancer), surgery of solid organs (spleen, adrenal glands, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and liver), surgery of the abdominal wall and hernia surgery, including complex abdominal wall reconstruction, colon surgery and colon cancer. Whenever possible, he uses advanced minimally invasive techniques including robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic (incision-less) approaches. Dr. Shah is an associate professor of surgery at the McGovern Medical School, where he is medical director of research for the Division of Minimally Invasive and Elective General Surgery. He also serves on the faculty of the Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Comparative Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices and has authored or co-authored more than 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kubalak specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of general surgical issues. He has a special interest in hernia repair and management, as well benign breast diseases and breast cancer. Speaks: English. Dr. Kubalak is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kubalak is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kubalak is currently accepting new patients.