25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Dr. Tracy Zito is a board-certified trauma and general surgeon with Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery. She is committed to helping patients return to health and reclaim their best possible quality of life and focuses on quality care throughout all stages of the surgical process. She specializes in the treatment of critically ill and injured patients at the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Level One Trauma Center in downtown Orlando, the only Level One Trauma Center in Central Florida. Dr. Zito serves as the Trauma Center medical director and cares for patients in need of minimally invasive and traditional surgeries. Dr. Zito's Training Dr. Zito earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in general surgery at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Her fellowship in traumatology and surgical critical care was performed at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. About Dr. Zito She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. Her professional memberships include the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Society for Critical Care Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Dr. Zito spent 11 years as a trauma/critical care and general surgeon and was honorably discharged at the rank of commander. Her deployments include Operation Brightstar in Egypt, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Dr. Zito is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zito is board certified in Surgery CriticalCare, American Board Of Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Zito is currently accepting new patients.

I grew up in North Carolina and went to college in Chattanooga, Tenn. After I completed my undergraduate degree, I moved to Johnson City and received my medical degree from Quillen College of Medicine where I also completed my residency and laboratory fellowship. My husband and I love this area and are still here after 19 years. We enjoy outdoor activities such as biking and waterskiing. The small town atmosphere of Northeast Tennessee has proven to be a safe and active place to raise our kids. For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a doctor. I’ve had many mentors throughout my residency, but my greatest mentor is my father, who is also a surgeon. In medical school, I tried other specialties, but I realized there just wasn’t any specialty I enjoyed more than surgery. Meeting new and interesting people along with the professional interaction with my colleagues are some of the things I enjoy most about being a surgeon. My personal philosophy for treating patients is that physicians were put on earth to serve others. I believe God created us to be His hands and feet, which is a great privilege and responsibility. I listen closely to my patients because I find that they often will tell me their diagnosis before I even ask. My husband, Mark, is in long-term care administration. We have been married for 19 years and have three children, Abbie, Andrew, and Megan who are all in elementary school and keep us constantly busy. One of my favorite hobbies is playing racquetball. I also enjoy biking, waterskiing, reading and baking with my oldest daughter. I am involved in the children's ministries at my church, and I serve on the school board at Living Springs Christian Academy in Gray, TN. Dr. Defluiter is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Defluiter is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Defluiter is currently accepting new patients.

My particular area of interest is what we call structural heart disease in adults. That usually involves valve problems, things like muscle bound hearts, tumors of the heart or sometimes arrhythmias. Another area of interest for me is minimally invasive surgery, which involves entering the heart area through the ribs on the side rather than through the breast bone, either manually with a camera or robotically. Surgeons are very hands-on people. We like doing things. But most of all we like helping people, talking with patients and their families, and helping them make up their minds about whether to have a procedure done, what kind of procedure to have, and helping them get through the procedure afterwards. That’s what we really enjoy doing. That’s really satisfying. Dr. Glower is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Glower is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Glower is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Northrop is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Northrop is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Varicose Veins, Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Northrop is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Northrop is currently accepting new patients.

Danielle Hashmi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hashmi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frostbite, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hashmi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hashmi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lee is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. During her surgical training, Dr. Lee developed an interest in investigating new, more effective ways to care for patients with breast cancer. Her practice is not limited to treatment, but also incorporates prevention, early detection and risk minimization for high-risk patients. She utilizes less invasive techniques where appropriate, believing that excellent cancer care and optimal cosmetic outcomes should go hand-in-hand. Dr. Lee believes in the power of educating her patients as they prepare to make some of the most important decisions of their lives. She is also a strong believer in the multidisciplinary team approach to patient care and is devoted to providing treatment that is carefully tailored to each patient’s unique circumstances and personal preferences. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Mastectomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

My clinical interests include minimally invasive and open approaches to advanced upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, with a focus on weight loss surgery and minimally invasive general surgery, with a specialization in complex hernias. I currently serve as co-director of the Duke Hernia Center at Duke Regional Hospital. I started at Duke in 2002 as a general surgery resident. I graduated in 2009 and went on to become a fellow in the Duke Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Program. I joined the surgical staff in 2010. I am a Virginian at heart, as it is where I grew up before moving to North Carolina to start my career at Duke. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and three kids. Dr. Yoo is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Yoo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

As a pediatric otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, I provide kids and their families a unique perspective and understanding of the natural clinical history of medical problems that may arise. I am passionate and dedicated to helping kids with both routine and complex head and neck problems, including performing cochlear implant surgery, and value the natural collaborative nature of taking care of children and their families. Being involved with kids and their families is one of the most gratifying and satisfying privileges that I have had the fortune of experiencing. I hope to continue to build these relationships and watch the kids that I help take care of grow up. Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Otitis Media with Effusion, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Cheng is board certified in , American Board Of Otolaryngology, Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, and American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery . Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Or Surgery.

Carson Fairbanks, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University in College Station before earning his medical degree from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in Bryan. He completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery through the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.Dr. Fairbanks pursued his orthopedic spine surgery fellowship training at the Spine Institute of Arizona in Scottsdale, where he honed his skills in open and minimally invasive techniques for the relief of common and complex spinal problems while working with some of the pioneers in minimally invasive spine treatments. These techniques include minimally invasive microdiscectomies, laminectomy, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (DLIF/XLIF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion, (TLIF, PLIF), anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), posterior cervical foraminotomy, posterior cervical fusion and cervical total disc replacements.Dr. Fairbanks has served as a sports medicine team physician for Alvarado High School, Brenham High School and the football program at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. He is board-certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and North American Spine Society. Dr. Fairbanks is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Fairbanks is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fairbanks is currently accepting new patients.

I perform all types of vascular surgery from taking care of varicose veins to fixing aneurysms and everything in between. One of the things I love about my field is that I get to treat the whole patient. Once they come see me, they become my patient forever; it’s critical to develop a long-term relationship with them. My job is to not only treat whatever issues they came to see me about, but also to learn about what led to their problems. It’s important to have discussions on their risk factors so they can improve their day-to-day life and reduce the chance of needing additional procedures. When I meet with patients, I think it’s important to present them with all the options available and find out what matches their personal goals. Outside of work, I enjoy sailing, scuba diving and taking my two dogs hiking. Dr. Mureebe is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Mureebe is board certified in American Board Of Preventative Medicine, Clinical Informatics and American Board Of Surgery, General Vascular Surgery. Dr. Mureebe is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Jones is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Jones is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Savage, MD, MS is a UW Health general surgeon and a professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes in trauma and acute care surgery, with a clinical focus on caring for the acutely injured patient, managing emergent general surgical conditions and providing critical care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).Dr. Savage is dedicated to delivering timely, evidence-based care to patients facing life-threatening illness and injury. Her practice spans the full continuum of acute surgical care, from emergency intervention through critical care management, with an emphasis on optimizing outcomes in high-acuity settings.Her research interests center on massive hemorrhage and the complex interaction between abnormal clot formation and inflammation following injury. Dr. Savage is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Savage is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Savage is currently accepting new patients.

Jacob Peschman is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Peschman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangiectasis, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Peschman is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Peschman is currently accepting new patients.

David J. Hackam, M.D., Ph.D., is the Garrett Family Professor of Pediatric Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University, and Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief and co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Dr. Hackam’s clinical practice focuses on complex neonatal surgery. As pediatric surgeon in chief and co-director of the Childrens Center, Dr. Hackam oversees all perioperative clinical operations that involve children, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety, programmatic growth, and system alignment. Dr. Hackam's research is focused on unraveling the mechanisms of necrotizing enterocolitis, which is the leading cause of death in premature infants from gastrointestinal disease. His work has identified a series of novel pathways that, in response to the abnormal microflora that characterizes the premature intestine, leads to intestinal mucosal barrier breakdown, bacterial translocation, mesenteric vasoconstriction, and NEC. In seeking to translate these findings to clinical studies, we have developed a family of molecules that can prevent NEC development, and which have in part been licensed for clinical development. In additional work, Hackam has developed a prototype artificial intestine, derived from patient-specific intestine stem cells, which we have implanted into pre-clinical models, for the treatment of short bowel syndrome, a devastating complication of NEC. Finally, using single-cell RNA-seq and cell tracking technology, Hackam has worked towards understanding and treating NEC-associated brain injury, a major complication of NEC, and has engineered nanoparticle-packaged molecules that can cross the blood-brain barrier, and reverse the processes that lead to this disease. These studies are funded by three ro1s, a T32, a MIRA (a maximizing investigators’ research award) and 3 industry grants from companies with an interest in NEC treatment and prevention. Dr. Hackam seeks to work with industry partners, as well as nurses, doctors, and families of patients around the country, in order to develop novel regimens to safely and effectively deliver appropriate nutrition to the most vulnerable infants, who are at risk for the development of intestinal disease. Dr. Hackam is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Hackam is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hackam is currently accepting new patients.

Hyung Park is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rocky River, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Park is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, and Infantile Pneumothorax. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

Julian Perry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Perry is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Thyroid Eye Disease, Eyelid Bump, and Pyogenic Granuloma. Dr. Perry is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1999. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy hiking, skiing and spending time outdoors with my wife and two boys. Dr. Skirko is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Skirko is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Skirko is currently accepting new patients.

Milan Amin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Amin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Cellulitis, Subglottic Stenosis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

Brian Tse is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Tse is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Ptosis, Hepatic Hemangioma, and Eccrine Porocarcinoma. Dr. Tse is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Pappas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pappas is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Plantar Fasciitis, Foot Drop, and Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr. Pappas is currently accepting new patients.

Jayant Pinto is a General Surgeon and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pinto is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pinto is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery and Practicing Since1997. Dr. Pinto is currently accepting new patients.

Monica Christmas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Christmas is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Angiomyoma, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Oophorectomy. Dr. Christmas is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Bingcang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bingcang is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bingcang is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Darlene Barr is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Barr is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Barr is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.