25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Michael Romberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Harvey, Illinois. Dr. Romberg is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Romberg is board certified in Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Romberg is currently accepting new patients.

Erin Baker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Baker is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Baker is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

Walter Bristow is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bristow is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bristow is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bristow is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Langston is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Langston is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Langston is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Langston is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Awender is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Awender is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Awender is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 1995. Dr. Awender is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas B. Evans, MD, is an independent general surgeon at Ascension Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Dr. Evans provides surgical care to patients of all ages. 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. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Evans is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Clifford S. Cho is the C. Gardner Child Professor of Surgery in the Division of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery at Michigan Medicine.Dr. Cho is an Honors graduate of Brown University and AOA graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency and transplantation immunology postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Wisconsin, where he served as Chief Administrative Resident. He completed his surgical oncology fellowship at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as Chief Administrative Fellow. He joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2006, where he was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure and named the Ronald and Patricia Kissinger Professor of Surgical Oncology. He served as Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Associate Residency Program Director, and co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Disease Oriented Team in the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center before moving to the University of Michigan in 2016.Dr. Cho’s academic focus is on hepatopancreatobiliary and gastrointestinal malignancies, cancer immunology, and the mentorship of clinical and research trainees. He has lectured on these academic interests in over 15 national and international visiting professorships, and was named the James IV Traveler in 2014. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters and currently serves on the editorial boards of Surgery and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. He is the Principal Investigator of a VA Merit Review-funded cancer immunology laboratory that is working to understand cancer-induced T cell suppression, and to identify novel T cell-based strategies for cancer immunotherapy. His laboratory has been continuously funded since 2006 by extramural support from the Veteran’s Administration, National Institutes of Health, American College of Surgeons, and Central Surgical Association, and is a member of the VA Oncology Merit Review study section. He has held a number of national academic leadership positions and is a member of over 15 surgical societies, including the American Surgical Association, Society of Clinical Surgery, Society of University Surgeons, and Surgical Biology Club II. Dr. Cho is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Cho is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Jubelirer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jubelirer is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Cellulitis, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jubelirer is board certified in General and Surgery. Dr. Jubelirer is currently accepting new patients.

Emanuele Menzo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Menzo is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Menzo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2004. Dr. Menzo is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Levitt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dover, Ohio. Dr. Levitt is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Levitt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 1997. Dr. Levitt is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2009. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberly Dalal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Dalal is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dalal is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sorrell specializes in surgery and trauma. The services that provides include: Speaks: English. Dr. Sorrell is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Sorrell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: General SurgeryAmerican Board Of Surgery: Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Sorrell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tom Shires is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and sits on their Board of Governors. He specializes in hepatic, pancreatic and biliary surgery. He has followed in the footsteps of his surgeon father, who was a leading researcher and pioneer in the areas of trauma and burn care. Dr. Shires currently serves as the John P. Thompson Chair for Surgical Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and on the hospital's Board of Trustees. He also sits on numerous committees, including Texas Health Dallas' Medical Executive Committee and Surgical Services Committee.Dr. Shires graduated with honors from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and completed his general surgery residency training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. He was the Harvey Cushing Research Fellow at Cornell University Medical College New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Daniel Elkin Clinical Fellow at Emory.He has decades of experience in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He previously served as Chief of Surgery at Zale-Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas and as Chairman of the GI and Endocrine Division at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, also in Dallas. Dr. Shires is an avid lecturer, author, medical editor and medical reviewer. Dr. Shires' special interest in surgical education shows through in his role as the residency program director for surgery residents at Texas Health Dallas.Dr. Shires is an active member of such organizations as the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, American Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Surgical Infection Society and Association for Academic Surgery. Dr. Shires-Iii is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shires-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

I am originally from Maryland, but came to California for medical school and never left. I completed my Medical School and Residency at Loma Linda University in Southern California and, while there, was selected to serve as Chief Resident, by my fellow residents. From there, I went onto a Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care, at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Central Florida's only Level One Trauma Center.I enjoy being a surgeon because I like to make people feel better and get them back to their normal routine quickly. Thus, when possible, most of my surgeries are done with minimally invasive techniques that decrease hospital length of stay, result in less pain and provide a quicker recovery.I have been with Mercy Medical Group for 13 years and currently serve as the Chief of Surgery at Mercy San Juan, a position I am most proud of because it requires an election by your peers.  In addition, I serve as the Cancer Liaison for the hospital, and attend quarterly Regional Oncology meetings to discuss quality measures and cancer care for our oncology patients. In addition, I recently received a certification in the Hidden Scar™ technique, used to hide surgical scars that occur from breast cancer tumor removal. I work closely with our highly skilled oncologists, radiation oncologists, and amazing Nurse Navigators to provide a team approach to cancer care. We strive to offer a positive patient experience and to ensure the patient that they are not alone.On a personal note, I met my husband while studying abroad in England and have been married for 26 wonderful years and counting. I am passionate about raising breast cancer awareness and am a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. One of my favorite activities is hosting our Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Tea, we are preparing to host our 14th Annual Tea. It is wonderful to see so many fantastic women sharing their stories of strength. In addition to planning for the next Tea, I also enjoy dancing, skiing, golfing, and traveling with husband.I want to make a difference in people's life, make them feel whole again, and get them back in their normal routine, pain free, with a speedy recovery.  Our team understands there is no convenient time for a hernia repair, gallbladder or appendix removal, or a breast or colon cancer diagnosis. These conditions can upset your world, but we are here as a team to help you through the process, to take care of you, and to provide minimal disruption in your life. Dr. Jakobsen is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Jakobsen is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care). Dr. Jakobsen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jessica Cioffi, M.D., FACS, is a hepatobiliary surgeon at Piedmont Hospital. Dr. Cioffi earned her medical degree at the University of Vermont. She completed her general surgery training and residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She finalized her training with an additional fellowship in HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery at Indiana University.Dr. Cioffi is board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Pancreas Club, the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and the Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Cioffi's clinical focus is in hepatobiliary surgery, including cancer of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary system. She also focuses on benign disease processes including acute and chronic pancreatitis, liver cysts and tumors, gallbladder disease, and general surgical procedures in the setting of cirrhosis. Dr. Cioffi also has formal training in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Cioffi is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Cioffi is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Cioffi is currently accepting new patients.

Yelena Levitin, MD, FACS, is a general and minimally invasive surgeon treating patients throughout the Northwest suburbs and Greater Chicagoland area. She sees patients at Chicago Surgical Clinic, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where she also serves as medical director. With nearly 25 years of experience, Dr. Levitin is highly skilled in all aspects of surgery, including trauma, reconstructive and extirpative procedures, emergency care, and surgical endoscopy.Passionate about education, Dr. Levitin’s interest in science and medicine began during her time at the prestigious Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology. She later continued her medical education at Northwestern, enrolling in The Feinberg School of Medicine. After earning her medical doctorate in 1995, Dr. Levitin completed her residency at Rush-Pres-St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and ultimately decided to specialize in minimally invasive and general surgery.Dr. Levitin’s wide range of clinical expertise also includes reconstructive, endoscopic, and incision-less surgery. She prides herself in being at the forefront of surgical diagnosis, innovation, and technology. Dr. Levitin has always been committed to providing high-quality urgent and emergency care to her patients. Dr. Levitin’s experience and surgical skill set allows her patients to get back on their feet as soon as possibleShe has owned and operated Chicago Surgical Clinic for more than 18 years, and is currently closely affiliated with the Associated Surgical Center, as well as the Advocate and AMITA hospital systems.Outside of the office, Dr. Levitin enjoys swimming, long walks with her two rescue dogs, and spending time with her family. Dr. Levitin is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hemangiopericytoma, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Levitin is board certified in Board Certified In General Surgery. Dr. Levitin is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Carrato is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carrato is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Carotid Artery Disease, Cholecystitis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Colostomy. Dr. Carrato is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Carrato is currently accepting new patients.

Tracy Cannon-Smith is a General Surgeon and a Urologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Cannon-Smith is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Cannon-Smith is board certified in Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery- American Board Of Urology, Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery- American Board Of Urology/Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery, and Urology- American Board Of Urology.

Christian Massier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Garfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Massier is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Massier is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2011. Dr. Massier is currently accepting new patients.

Dallas native Dr. Charles Iliya is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care, with additional specialization in trauma and vascular surgery. Dr. Iliya graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his general surgery residency training at St. Paul Medical Center, also in Dallas. He went on to complete his vascular surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.Dr. Iliya has been on the medical staff of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for more than 25 years. He has decades of experience in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques, with vascular surgery as his area of special interest. In 2005, Dr. Iliya championed the National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative. He has been honored with the President's Recognition Award given out by the Presbyterian Healthcare System.Previously, Dr. Iliya served as a Clinical Instructor and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical School. He also served as Chief of Medical Staff for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center White Rock in Dallas. He speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Iliya is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Iliya is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Napolitano is Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, Acute Care Surgery (Trauma, Burns, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery), Program Director of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship (6 fellows annually) and Associate Chair for the Department of Surgery. Dr. Napolitano is certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery as well as Surgical Critical Care. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM), and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Napolitano is a member and holds leadership positions in numerous professional organizations in surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. Dr. Napolitano is Vice-Chancellor of the Board of Regents of the ACCM. She is past-Chair of the Surgical Section of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), and was SCCM Congress Co-Chair in 2006. She served as Chair of the Committee on Perioperative Care for the American College of Surgeons (ACS) from 2003-2005. She is past-Chair of the Multi-Institutional Trials Committee and a member of the Board of Directors for the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management. She is Secretary of the Surgical Infection Society. She is a member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Committee on Acute Care Surgery. She is a member of the Society of University Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons, and American Surgical Association, among others. She participates nationally in many organizations, and is a member of the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP) Committee of the ACS and a member of the Steering Committee of the ACS Fundamentals of Surgery Resident Curriculum Committee. She is a member of the national Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) and CMS Technical Expert Panels for Respiratory and Infection, with the goal of reducing surgical complications by 25% by 2010. Dr. Napolitano received the 2002 Association of Women Surgeons Distinguished Member Award, awarded to a member that exemplifies the ideals and mission of the association. Other honors include Surgical Critical Care Educator of the Year Award (1998, 1999, 2000) from University of Maryland, and the Surgery Teacher of the Year Award in 1999 and 2001. She has been a mentor to a number of research fellows at the surgical resident and fellow level and her research group has received numerous awards, including the annual Resident Paper Competition of the ACS Committee on Trauma, SCCM Best Paper award, and numerous others. Dr. Napolitano has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications, over 50 book chapters, and has been an invited lecturer at many national/international symposia and Visiting Professor at many institutions over the course of her career.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Napolitano's clinical interests are in the areas of general surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. Dr. Napolitano is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Gastrointestinal Perforation, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Napolitano is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Napolitano is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Truty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Truty is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Truty is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Woo is a surgeon specializing in the treatment of breast cancer and breast related diseases. She has joined the Piedmont Henry community.Dr. Woo brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in nipple and skin sparing mastectomy, along with oncoplastic breast conserving surgery. She is also interested in the management of patients with high risk for breast cancer. Her philosophy of care is that every patient she sees has unique medical issues and a distinct set of social needs that need to be addressed. She is honored to assist in helping patients go through this event in their lives.She previously worked with the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and was Assistant Medical Director for the Breast Cancer Services Program at Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center.In her spare time, she enjoys spending her time with her husband and 2 children, fine drawing and other arts, and also enjoys the outdoors. Dr. Woo is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma. Dr. Woo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Woo is currently accepting new patients.

Chadi Faraj is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Allen Park, Michigan. Dr. Faraj is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Faraj is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Faraj is currently accepting new patients.