25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

The Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at The Norton Thoracic Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect.Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Center works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care.Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Mittal is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mittal is board certified in Surgery General Surgery.

Jonathan Zager is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Zager is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Zager is currently accepting new patients.

Rory Smoot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Smoot is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Dr. Smyth is chief of the pediatric neurosurgery division at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and director of the pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program. His specialties include pediatric neurosurgery, with sub-specialization in pediatric epilepsy surgery and craniofacial surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques. In addition, Dr. Smyth is a professor of neurosurgery in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Before joining the Johns Hopkins All Children’s medical staff, Dr. Smyth was the Appoline Blair Professor of Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Smyth earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery internship in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He then completed a residency in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California in San Francisco, where he was chief resident. Dr. Smyth completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Smyth is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Smyth is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Ira Merrick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Merrick is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Stephanie Valente is a General Surgeon and a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Ms. Valente is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Susan Pitt, MD, MPHS is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of the Endocrine Surgery Health Services Research Program in the Department of Surgery at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Pitt graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in psychology from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and a Masters degree in Population Health Science from Washington University in St. Louis which was supported by a scholarship from the BJC Healthcare Institute for Public Health. Dr. Pitt completed her general surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis with Alpha Omega Alpha honors and was both the resident representative and administrative chief resident. During a two-year post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Wisconsin, she was awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein T32 training grant from the National Institutes of Health and the American College of Surgeons Resident Research Scholarship to study signaling pathways in neuroendocrine cancers. Following residency, Dr. Pitt completed an Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA before serving as an Assistant Professor of Surgery for six years at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. Dr. Pitt joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 2021.Dr. Pitt has received multiple awards for her clinical, research, and teaching efforts including the American Medical Women’s Association Exceptional Mentor Award in 2018 and an award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and active member of multiple organizations including the Association of Academic Surgery, Society of University Surgeons, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, American Thyroid Association, Surgical Outcomes Club, Association of Women Surgeons, and Society for Medical Decision Making.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Pitt’s clinical interests include surgical diseases of the endocrine system including the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. She has a particular interest and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of papillary thyroid cancer, functional adrenal tumors, and complex parathyroid disease. Dr. Pitt works closely with her endocrine oncology partners to provide excellent patient care and outcomes. Dr. Pitt is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Pitt is board certified in Surgery.

Albert K. Oh, MD, is a surgeon specializing in cleft/craniofacial surgery and pediatric plastic surgery. Dr. Oh has published over 75 peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters, and is a member of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. His current research interests involve outcomes and safety of cleft/craniofacial procedures, 3D analysis of craniofacial morphology, Pierre Robin Sequence and vascular anomalies. Dr. Oh is a member of the American Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery and is Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at George Washington University Medical School. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Dr. Oh is Director of the Fellowship for Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery and Co-Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Center at Children’s National. Dr. Oh is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Micrognathia, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Oh is board certified in Plastic Surgery: American Board Of Plastic Surgery, 2007, Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2005, and Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2005.

Richard Royal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Royal is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Ear Cancer, Appendectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

I find the endocrine organs and hormones fascinating and am forever learning new things from my patients. I cherish the overwhelming success in helping control and normalize hormone processes surgically. The hugs, handshakes or tears of joy from my patients at their follow up are the reason I became an endocrine surgeon. In addition to the treatment of aberrant endocrine gland function, I also evaluate any tumor process of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and endocrine pancreas. The unfortunate reality is that many of these tumors are cancerous. My own family has dealt with thyroid cancer. The experiences of my wife and mother-in-law in dealing with the diagnosis of cancer, the surgery, the treatment, the challenge of hormone regulation, the follow up and the reality of cancer recurrence is something that is a part of me and reflected in how I relate to my cancer patients. Dr. Stang is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Stang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery.

I'm proud to work at Duke as it has a tremendous hospital and tremendous people to work with. The quality of care here is excellent and really can’t be compared to anywhere else. That’s what keeps me here. We do more complex heart surgeries here than almost anyone else in the country. When you need heart surgery, you want it done by someone who does a lot of it. Our numbers are comparable to the top places in the country. We do complex surgery and we do it well. The thing about heart surgery is that we make people better. That’s what I really like – helping people who couldn’t breathe or couldn’t walk because their heart was failing, and we were able to make them better. Dr. Gaca is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Gaca is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

Vikram Krishnamurthy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Twinsburg, Ohio. Dr. Krishnamurthy is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Traci Hedrick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Hedrick is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

Richard Scallion is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bolivia, North Carolina. Dr. Scallion is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

Cristiano Alpendre is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Alpendre is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Alpendre is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery.

Rajnish Tandon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Tandon is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eschar, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Tandon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Tandon is currently accepting new patients.

I advocate a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care that balances clinical response with maintenance of the best possible quality of life for my patients. I place strong emphasis on actively involving patients in their treatment plans and encourage the enrollment of patients into clinical trials when available. I take pride in being the patient's Quarterback and I communicate regularly with their multiple providers while keeping the patient as informed as possible. Dr. Amini is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Amini is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Amini is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer in Men, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Umbilical Hernia, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Parrent, MD, is a board-certified surgeon by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Parrent is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He completed his Bachelor's in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at Texas A&M University in 1996, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In 2000, Dr. Parrent completed medical school at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in College Station, Texas, followed by his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. As a general surgeon, Dr. Parent specializes in treatment using the Davinci Robot for minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Parrent was named one of Texas Monthly's Rising Stars from 2012 to 2014 and Super Doctors from 2015 to the present. Dr. Parrent is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Parrent is currently accepting new patients.

Milton Lum, MD, specializes in general surgery and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - General Surgery. Dr. Lum completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical education at Dalhousie University. Dr. Lum is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lum is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lum is currently accepting new patients.

Nicole Sookhan is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Sookhan is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Sookhan is board certified in American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Sookhan is currently accepting new patients.

Colleen App is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. App is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and DICER1 Syndrome. Dr. App is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. App is currently accepting new patients.

I have been in active practice in General Surgery since 1986, with a special interest in Breast and Oncologic surgery. This includes surgery for melanoma, sarcoma, thyroid and parathyroid, and laparoscopic and robotic procedures. I am committed to resident education, and I have been a Staten Island resident since 1987, with strong ties to the local community. Dr. Steinbruck is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Steinbruck is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Eugene Cho, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in laparoscopic procedures, with special interest in surgery for heartburn, hernias, gallstones, spleen and adrenal problems. Drawn to medicine for the ability to help others, Dr. Cho believes the most important aspect of care is educating his patients about their health problem and treatment options.Dr. Cho is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and many others. Dr. Cho is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

John Palesty is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Palesty is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Palesty is board certified in American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Palesty is currently accepting new patients.