25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

John Watt, MD is a general surgeon with the Trauma and General SurgeryDepartment at Dignity HealthChandler Regional Medical Center.Dr. Watt earned his master of science degree in biotechnology from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania.He earned his medical doctorate from Thomas Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Dr. Watt completed a fellowship in biochemistry at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research inWashington, DC. He was a research scholar in radiation oncology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery at TheUniversity of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, where he also went on to complete a fellowship in surgical critical care and acute care surgery. He has also served as a United States Army Reserve Officer for many years.Dr. Watt has published a number of articles in medical journals and has presented several posters on his research.My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Watt is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Watt is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care). Dr. Watt is currently accepting new patients.

Tamera Cox is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shelby, North Carolina. Dr. Cox is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

Cristobal Barrios is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Barrios is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Barrios is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Barrios is currently accepting new patients.

Begum Akay is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Akay is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Femoral Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Akay is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Akay is currently accepting new patients.

William Vassy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Vassy is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Vassy is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2007 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - 2008. Dr. Vassy is currently accepting new patients.

Chadrick Evans is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Evans is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

Harish Mahanty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mahanty is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hernia, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Mahanty is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Mahanty is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Zreik specializes in: He also serves as director of critical care at Sanford Health. Speaks: English, Arabic, French, Spanish. Dr. Zreik is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Zreik is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: Surgical Critical CareAmerican Board Of Surgery: General Surgery. Dr. Zreik is currently accepting new patients.

As a surgeon, I take the time to give my patients my undivided attention.  I listen and learn what makes my patients unique and how their illness or disorder is impacting their overall health and well being. I discuss all of the treatment options with them, and if my patients need surgery, I will help them choose from the least invasive procedures appropriate to their condition.  Patient-centered: Everyone dreams about their future. When a health condition gets in the way of their plans, I am here to help. To me, my patients are worth it.  Team Approach: My Office staff will be there to care for my patients every step of the way, through their recovery, rehabilitation and beyond. Our comprehensive services assure my patients the personalized care they deserve. Dr. Eslami is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eslami is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Eslami is currently accepting new patients.

Shaoxu Bing, M.D., earned his medical degree at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He then attended the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville where he completed a residency in general surgery.Dr. Bing specializes in minimally invasive general surgery to treat hernias, gallbladder disease and a variety of gastrointestinal disorders. His special interests include hernia, foregut and colorectal surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Bing enjoys cooking, golfing and spending time with his family. Dr. Bing is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia. Dr. Bing is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bing is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Wodicka is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Wodicka is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wodicka is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wodicka is currently accepting new patients.

Asanthi Ratnasekera is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Ratnasekera is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Ratnasekera is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Ratnasekera is currently accepting new patients.

David Dargis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hastings, Michigan. Dr. Dargis is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dargis is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dargis is currently accepting new patients.

Rami Dakkuri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Dakkuri is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Dakkuri is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Dakkuri is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Carla Poli, MD, a specialist in surgical oncology at Endeavor Health, supports the diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer. She provides expert care to patients across the continuum of breast health, from evaluation to surgery and long-term recovery. Dr. Poli is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Fibroadenoma, Breast Lump, Subareolar Abscess, and Mastectomy. Dr. Poli is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Poli is currently accepting new patients.

Jaclyn Milici is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Abington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Milici is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, and Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr. Milici is board certified in General, Surgery, and Vascular. Dr. Milici is currently accepting new patients.

Providing surgery services and expertise to patients throughout San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast. Dr. Ribas-Dulude is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ribas-Dulude is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Ribas-Dulude is currently accepting new patients.

Jihui Li, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with special interest in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Li cares for patients with his heart and heals them with his hands. He works in partnership with his patients to diagnose and treat their health concerns.Dr. Li is a member of the American Medical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He looks forward to working with referring physicians to achieve the best surgical outcome for patients.Conditions and Procedures:Abdominal herniaAdvanced laparoscopic surgeryBreast cancerColon cancerColonoscopyGastroesophageal reflux diseaseGallbladder diseaseGastrointestinal diseaseHiatal herniaUpper endoscopyRobotic surgery. Dr. Li is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Li is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Coughenour is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Coughenour is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Coughenour is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Coughenour is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Scott is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Scott is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Scott is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery , and American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

Jerzy Macura is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Macura is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Macura is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Macura is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kirsten Edmiston is a fellowship-trained breast oncology surgeon. She joined Inova Fairfax Medical Center’s medical staff in 1997. Academically, Dr. Edmiston is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova campus, teaching students and residents. She has a master’s in population health and a graduate certificate in healthcare quality/safety management from Thomas Jefferson University. She is a successful breast surgeon focused on the multidisciplinary management of patients with benign and malignant breast disease. She enjoys partnering with patients and families to overcome the challenges of breast cancer. Within Inova, Dr. Edmiston has served in multiple leadership roles in surgical quality care and safety; she currently serves as the Chief Surgical Quality Officer for the health system. Dr. Edmiston has extensive experience leading interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care delivery and working with colleagues across Inova in surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, OB-GYN, primary care, etc. She is most proud of leading Inova to become Quality Verified by the American College of Surgeons for all five hospitals. She also speaks nationally about the drive to improve surgical care and quality. She currently serves as the surgeon champion for the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Fundamentally, Dr. Edmiston is dedicated to the safe delivery of surgical care for every patient, every touch, in a culture of excellence, strong communication and psychological safety. Dr. Edmiston is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Edmiston is currently accepting new patients.

Courtney Balentine, MD, MPH, FACS, is a UW Health surgeon. He’s also an associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Balentine cares for patients with thyroid disease, adrenal gland problems and other endocrine disorders, which affect hormone-producing glands.Dr. Balentine diagnoses and treats goiter (enlarged thyroid) and thyroid cancers. He also treats hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), Graves’ disease (an immune system disorder) and other disorders, including abdominal hernias (bulging from weakened tissues) that are caused by hormone imbalances. He provides minimally invasive thyroid surgery and other treatment options.His specialties include caring for kidney transplant patients who develop hyperparathyroidism. This affects the parathyroid glands that regulate mineral levels. Related hormone imbalances can cause complications such as bone fractures. Dr. Balentine works with other specialists to deliver comprehensive care.Dr. Balentine’s research includes studying abdominal hernias in older patients. He finds ways to avoid potential brain side-effects affecting cognition (thinking processes). He also evaluates minimally invasive and open surgeries to see which treatments deliver the safest, most effective results.Outside of work, Dr. Balentine enjoys traveling with his wife and going for hikes and runs with their dogs.It's very rewarding to see people get relief from troublesome symptoms and get better very quickly. Dr. Balentine is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Balentine is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Balentine is currently accepting new patients.

Andrea Badillo, MD, serves as the associate chief of the Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction at Children’s National Hospital and is a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Badillo also serves the director of the Prenatal General & Thoracic and Prenatal Colorectal Programs within the Zickler Family Prenatal Pediatrics Institute. She is an expert in prenatal diagnosis, the management of fetal lung lesions, anorectal malformations, cloacal malformation, Hirschsprung disease, minimally invasive surgery and conditions leading to fecal incontinence such as spinal conditions and functional constipation. She is well known for her compassionate style of care. Dr. Badillo attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, and medical school and general surgery residency at George Washington University, including three years of basic science and clinical research. Dr. Badillo completed her pediatric surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Upon conclusion of her training, she was recruited to Children’s National in Washington, D.C. Working together with Marc Levitt, MD, she helped to develop the Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction at Children’s National Hospital, a fully integrated program with colorectal surgery, urology, gastroenterology and gynecology expertise dedicated to the care of children and young adults with colorectal and reconstructive needs. She has extensive experience in colorectal care including challenging revisional surgeries and repairing the most complex of malformations. Dr. Badillo is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Colostomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Badillo is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2009, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery, Pediatric, 2013, Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2009, and American Board Of Surgery, 2013. Dr. Badillo is currently accepting new patients.

Amber Shada, MD, FACS, is a UW Health general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery. She also serves as a associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Surgery.Dr. Shada treats people with acid reflux and other motility disorders (problems with the way food passes through the esophagus or stomach). She also treats abdominal wall hernias (bulges), gallbladder disorders and other issues involving the digestive system.Dr. Shada performs surgery using advanced, minimally invasive techniques. She has special expertise in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery (using a small tube with a scope and only a few small incisions).During office visits, Dr. Shada talks with her patients about their disorders and outlines their treatment options. She believes it’s important to give patients the facts, answer their questions and encourage them to make their own decisions about their treatment.To advance patient care, Dr. Shada researches the results of foregut surgery (which corrects problems with the esophagus and stomach). She also studies patients’ quality of life after surgery for acid reflux and other digestive system disorders.During her free time, Dr. Shada enjoys exercise, weightlifting, horseback riding and spending time with family.It’s heartwarming when patients come back after surgery and tell me how much better they feel and how different their life is. Dr. Shada is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Shada is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Shada is currently accepting new patients.