25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Michael S. Charles, MD, is a board-certified, experienced general surgeon at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Charles provides surgical care to children and adults. 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. Schedule a consultation to learn more. Dr. Charles is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Charles is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Charles is currently accepting new patients.

Michelle Munyon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Munyon is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema. Dr. Munyon is board certified in NCCPA: National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant. Dr. Munyon is currently accepting new patients.

Jose Ortega is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Humble, Texas. Dr. Ortega is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Ortega is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Shieh is a pediatric surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She joined the medical staff in 2021 and sees patients on our main campus in St. Petersburg, Florida, and also at Tampa General Hospital and Brandon Regional Hospital. Her clinical focus includes esophageal and airway treatment (EAT). Dr. Shieh earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix. She completed her general surgery residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, during which she did a pediatric surgery research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. She then completed her pediatric surgery fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Shieh speaks Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Dr. Shieh is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shieh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Shieh is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa S. Bellin, MD, is a board-certified, experienced breast surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bellin diagnoses and treats women and men with breast cancer, lymph node tumors and other breast diseases. Every appointment with Dr. Bellin starts with a conversation. She takes the time to answer all your questions - big and small. Dr. Bellin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphedema, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bellin is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and '- Molecular Genetic Pathology. Dr. Bellin is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Matthew Y.C. Lin is a gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the upper digestive tract. He treats conditions of the bile ducts, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines and stomach. Lin is a member of the UCSF Surgical Hospitalist Program, dedicated to providing prompt surgical consultations for patients being seen on an emergency basis. Lin earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, followed by a general surgery residency at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center. At UCSF, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, funded by the Foundation for Surgical Fellowships. Lin has been involved in important research in his field, including a study conducted by UCSF bariatric and transplant surgeons indicating that sleeve gastrectomy (removal of more than half of the stomach) may be performed safely in carefully selected morbidly obese patients with impending organ failure and also indicating that these patients' significant weight loss may make them more suitable candidates for organ transplantation. In 2012, Lin presented the results of this study – the largest of its kind to date – to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Lin has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Abernathy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Abernathy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Abernathy is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Abernathy is currently accepting new patients.

Monisha Sudarshan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Sudarshan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Achalasia, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sudarshan is currently accepting new patients.

Griffith M. Thomas, MD, is a general surgeon at Ascension Seton in Burnet, TX. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Russell Reisner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reisner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Reisner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Manfred C. Chiang, MD, is a general surgeon and bariatric surgeon at Ascension Wisconsin in Waukesha, WI. Dr. Chiang is board-certified in general surgery from the American Board of Surgery and is a leader in minimally-invasive and robotic techniques for general and bariatric surgery. He provides personalized and compassionate surgical care to patients aged 14 or older. Dr. Chiang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chiang is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.

Kirsten Newhams, MD Kirsten Newhams, MD, is a board-certified surgeon who treats patients with reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, hiatal hernia, esophageal and gastric cancer, esophageal and gastric motility disorders, Zenker’s diverticulum, and swallowing disorders. She has fellowship training in minimally invasive esophageal and gastric surgery and advanced endoscopy. Dr. Newhams received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas. She also earned a master’s degree in public health through the University of Texas. She completed her internship and residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. She gained additional training with a minimally invasive foregut fellowship through Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh. Dr. Newhams is also certified in robotic surgery and offers this approach to many patients. Dr. Newhams is the Director of the Esophageal Institute at AHN and is the Chair for the West Penn Hospital Robotic Committee. She is also the Program Director for the Minimally Invasive Foregut and Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the Esophageal Institute. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Drexel University and is the Chair and Surgical Lead of the Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Disease Site Leadership Team at the AHN Cancer Institute. Dr. Newhams is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Foregut Society, the Association of Women Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Surgeons. Dr. Newhams is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Stomach Cancer, Achalasia, Gastroparesis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Newhams is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

Dr. Schnepp completed her five-year general surgery residency at the University of Missouri - Kansas City where she was awarded the Surgery Resident of the Year honor for four years in a row. She earned her medical degree from Tulane School of Medicine. Dr. Schnepp began her general surgery practice at St. Mary's Health Center in 2008 and shortly thereafter was named Medical Director of SSM Health Breast Care at St. Mary's. Although Dr. Schnepp, a board certified surgeon, is trained to perform all general surgery including breast surgery, she has an interest in breast disease and is now practicing breast surgery only. Dr. Schnepp's capabilities include evaluation of breast diseases including new breast masses, nipple discharge, breast pain, breast cancer, abnormal mammograms and high-risk consultations with patients such as those with a family history of breast cancer or prior breast biopsies showing atypical findings. In addition, she is able to perform minimally invasive core needle biopsy procedures with ultrasound guidance or stereotactic (mammographic) guidance. Dr. Schnepp practices at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis and SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton. Dr. Schnepp 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. Schnepp is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Schnepp is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Schnepp is currently accepting new patients.

Emily Winslow, MD, FACS, is a UW Health surgeon. She performs emergency surgery and general surgical procedures. She’s also a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery.Dr. Winslow diagnoses and treats people with sudden abdominal conditions and complex gallbladder and pancreas issues. She performs emergency surgery for bowel disorders, including small bowel obstructions. These obstructions are blockages in the small intestine that keep food, liquid, gas and stool from passing in a normal way. She uses advanced imaging and surgical methods to provide the best possible care.When meeting with patients, Dr. Winslow carefully explains their conditions and outlines their treatment options. A believer in shared decision-making, she invites questions and helps patients make the best decisions for their unique situation.Dr. Winslow is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.I entered medicine and became a surgeon very much as a vocation. I feel a calling to help people feel better and live healthier lives. Dr. Winslow is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Winslow is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Winslow is currently accepting new patients.

I was born and raised in northeast Wisconsin. Growing up, I was active in sports and worked on a family dairy farm. In high school I developed a strong interest for the health sciences and decided to attend the University of Wisconsin Lacrosse and subsequently, the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. It was there that I discovered I had an affinity for the operating room and decided to pursue general surgery as a career. I spent five years in Des Moines, Iowa completing my surgical residency. It was there that I met my lovely wife Veronica. A strong desire to be closer to family and friends led us back to northeastern Wisconsin where my wife and I joined Holy Family Memorial in 2015, as a general surgeon and a family nurse practitioner respectively. We continue to be proud to serve Manitowoc County and call it home. In my time off, I enjoy traveling and attending sports events and concerts. In 2020, I became part owner of Wander Springs golf course and enjoy serving and spending time with our loyal patrons while appreciating my favorite past time, golf. Dr. Mcfarlane is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mcfarlane is board certified in General Surgery/Critical Care. Dr. Mcfarlane is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Matthew R. Greives is the Thomas D. Cronin Chair of Plastic Surgery and an Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. He serves as the Chief of Plastic Surgery for Memorial Hermann Hospital at the Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in the Harris Health System. Dr. Greives joined UTHealth as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Plastic Surgery in 2014 in the Department of Pediatric Surgery. He is the Director of the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team, one of the largest and longest running cleft teams in the state of Texas. He also is the Director of the Vascular Anomalies Program at UTHealth, a program that he helped found in 2014. Dr. Greives completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis where he majored in Biochemistry. As an undergraduate, he competed on the varsity swimming team, earning All American status in 2001. He then attended NYU School of Medicine, spending 4 years working in the Laboratory for Microvascular Research and Tissue Engineering before graduating with Honors in 2007. Following his graduation, he joined the integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Chicago. During his chief year, he completed a clinical elective in ear reconstruction with Dr. Francoise Firmin in Paris, France. His fellowship in Craniofacial and Pediatric plastic surgery was completed at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. As faculty at UTHealth, he received his Masters of Science in Clinical Research from the McGovern Medical School through the Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine in 2019. Dr. Greives is a Board Certified in plastic surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His clinical interests include cleft lip and palate care and surgery, craniosynostosis, orthognathic surgery, neonatal airway surgery, vascular anomalies, pediatric burn reconstruction, craniofacial distraction and ear reconstruction. He was named Houston Business Journal “40 under 40” in 2018 as well as a Health Care Hero Rising Star that same year. He has been consistently recognized by Houstonia Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine as a “Top Doc” for the past few years. Here at UTHealth, he has been awarded the Dean’s Teaching Award every year that he has been in practice. Away from the Texas Medical Center, Dr. Greives remains active and enjoys swimming and biking around the city. He is an avid fan of food, always ready to try out new recipes or even better, the many new restaurants that Houston has to offer. Dr. Greives is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Cleft Lip and Palate, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Greives is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kim is a faculty member in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Director of General Surgery at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care. She serves as the Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Surgery as well as an Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program.Dr. Kim graduated from Yale University and received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Texas in Houston. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2019, she served as the Program Director of the General Surgery Residency at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt.Dr. Kim is a dedicated and skilled surgeon with specific clinical interests in hernias, surgery of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder surgery, and minimally invasive approaches to broad-based general surgery. In recognition of her devotion to patient care, Dr. Kim has received numerous patient choice awards over the last ten years and a wide variety of honors commending her compassionate care as well as her care as a top doctor.Dr. Kim is a passionate surgical educator and has won numerous teaching awards including election into the Academy of Surgical Educators. Dr. Kim’s research interests are in surgical education and global surgery. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Beard is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery. Her focuses include the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, achalasia, hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia, and other disorders of the esophagus and stomach. Dr. Beard also cares for general surgical problems, including abdominal wall hernias, groin hernias, and benign and malignant diseases of the colon. Dr. Beard graduated from medical school at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS, in 2010. She then completed an internship and residency in General Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, in 2015. Dr. Beard completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR, in 2016. Dr. Beard joined the General Surgery medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock in 2016. Dr. Beard 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. Beard has been recognized as a Top Doc 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. Beard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Beard is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Beard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Richard Brenner is a board-certified general surgeon. He joined Inova Health System in 2020 and has been practicing since 1991. Read Dr. Brenner’s Personal Statement Below I strive for surgical excellence and timely/efficient recovery for my patients. I try to convey to each patient my compassion for them as they recover from surgery. In the office, hospital and surgery center, I use the best technology available, including minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic surgical equipment to ensure that I minimize the post-operative discomfort for my patients. I stay up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques through course and conference attendance, practice with surgical simulators and learn on-line with surgical webinars and forums. I participate in collaborative organizations that track surgical outcomes in an effort to achieve the best results attainable for every one of my patients. Memberships/Accreditations Member, Americas Hernia Society Top Doctors, Washingtonian, 2012, 2014-2017, 2020, 2022 Named in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” by Consumer’s Research Council of America Best Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine. Dr. Brenner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Brenner is currently accepting new patients.

Stuart Donovan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Montgomery, Ohio. Dr. Donovan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Donovan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 1992 and American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery - None. Dr. Donovan is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Gruner is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Voorhees, New Jersey. Dr. Gruner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Gruner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery,Surgery (General Surgery) , 2018. Dr. Gruner is currently accepting new patients.

"Dana Henkel is a board-certified general surgery physician. She obtained her undergraduate and master's degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health-Madison and completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics-Madison. Dr. Henkel's practice is focused on breast cancer and oncoplastic surgery including nipple sparing mastectomy. She also performs general and laparoscopy surgery which includes hernia surgery, diverticulitis and diverticulosis and colon cancer surgery. She is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery. Dr. Henkel is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons. In her free time, Dr. Henkel enjoys spending time with family, gardening, crocheting, and traveling. ""When treating my surgical patients, I have a laid-back and thoughtful approach. I feel it is very important to have their input before making decisions and coming up with a sound plan that we are both comfortable with."" - Dana Henkel, MD". Dr. Henkel is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy. Dr. Henkel is board certified in Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, American Board Of Surgery , and Drug Enforcement Administration .

Manoj Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Robert Ahmed is a board-certified surgeon. He joined Inova Health System in 2021 and has been practicing since 1987. Read Dr. Ahmed’s Personal Statement Below For me, there is a special gratification that comes with being a surgeon. Being a surgeon requires clinical knowledge and technical skill. While I certainly take pride in that, I believe it’s the emotional connection with patients that elevates surgery from a science to an art. I am well aware that surgery is among the most stressful experiences of a patient’s life. In my practice, I seek to address both the physical and emotional well-being of my patients and strive to provide a compassionate and caring environment for their surgical care. I view my life as a journey of both personal and professional development. Just as I stay up-to-date on the latest surgical innovations such as minimally invasive techniques and improved pain control, I also seek to develop personally. Living overseas as the child of a U.S. Foreign Service Officer has left me with an insatiable appetite for travel and I continue to see as much of the world as I can, as often as I can. I am an avid photographer and enjoy wood working projects. Above all, I value immensely the time I spend with my family; my wife Liz, and our three children Matt, Nick and Chris. Memberships/Accreditations Fellow, American College of Surgeons Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons Care Partner, Cancer Treatment Centers of America Member, Americas Hernia Society Top Doctors, Washingtonian, 2020, 2022 Top 100 Doctors, Washingtonian Top Surgeon, Washington Consumers’ Checkbook Best Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine Guide to America’s Top Surgeons, Consumer’s Research Council of America Super Doctors, 2011, 2015 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award, 2013. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

Alice Higdon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Higdon is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Intraductal Papilloma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Higdon is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Higdon is currently accepting new patients.