25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Kevin Baier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairview Park, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Baier is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Baier is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2022.

Dr. Gary Vercruysse is a faculty member in the Division of Acute Care Surgery. Dr. Vercruysse, a state of Michigan native, completed his undergraduate, and medical degrees and general surgery residency at Michigan State University followed by a Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgery Fellowship at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore Maryland and a Burn Surgery Fellowship at Emory University. Dr. Vercruysse volunteered for service in the United States Air Force and has served as the Chiefs of Surgery and Surgical Critical Care in combat hospitals in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as a trauma surgeon in Landstuhl, Germany. He previously served as a Professor of Surgery and Director of Burn Services at the University of Arizona in Tucson.Dr. Vercruysse has delivered more than 150 oral presentations, published more than 100 peer reviewed publications, and has obtained funding from multiple extramural grants.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Vercruysse has board certification and fellowship training in the areas of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Burn Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He has a broad-based practice in all of those fields and includes Emergency General Surgery (Surgical Emergencies) in his practice. Dr. Vercruysse is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Frostbite, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jason Park is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Park is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Park is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

S Kennedy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kennedy is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kennedy is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Shadle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Shadle is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Shadle is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Shadle is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Schleichert, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon who provides safe, high quality patient care. Understanding that surgery can be a stressful and intimidating event, he strives to ease these sentiments by building a trusting relationship with each patient and creating a supportive environment. His goal is for his patients to feel confident that all their questions and concerns have been addressed and that they will receive the best care possible. He believes in maintaining cost-effective practices, and uses evidence-based medicine to drive and support this approach.Dr. Schleichert trained with renowned colorectal surgeons at the Ferguson Clinic and has extensive experience practicing at a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence (Grand Rapids, Michigan). He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association.Outside of work, Dr. Schleichert enjoys being outdoors with his wife and daughters, ice hockey, baseball and skiing. Dr. Schleichert is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Dr. Schleichert is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Schleichert is currently accepting new patients.

Ramsey Stone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Stone is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Acrospiroma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Stone is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

I enjoy road and mountain biking, skiing, reading and hanging out with my three large dogs. Dr. Goldfaden is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Goldfaden is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Goldfaden is currently accepting new patients.

George Bentzel is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Bentzel is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Bentzel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bentzel is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jesse Guardado is a surgeon in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Guardado is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Guardado is board certified in American Board Of Surgery Board Certified- Colon And Rectal Surgery.

Patrick Narh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Warner Robins, Georgia. Dr. Narh is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Narh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Narh is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael W. Steines earned his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in 1991. He then moved on to his residency and internship through the University of Kansas Medical Center, completing his training in 1996. Upon graduation, Dr. Steines relocated to the Bryan/College Station area to start his practice with Dr. Alford. Dr. Steines obtained his board certification from the American Board of Surgery in 1997 and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgery in 1999. His surgical interests include: bariatric, breast, colorectal, surgical oncology, trauma and vascular surgery. In 2005, Dr. Steines became a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Currently, Dr. Steines is the on the Board of Directors for St. Joseph Regional Health Center. Most recently Dr. Steines has become a Certified Specialist for Ultrasound of the breast, making it easy for patients to come into the office and get an ultrasound guided biopsy, without the hassle of scheduling appointments in several different locations. Dr. Steines has also added becoming an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University Health Science Center, sharing his love of medicine with the medical students. Dr. Steines has been married to his lovely wife Janet since 1992 and together they have 3 wonderful children. In his spare time Dr. Steines enjoys recreational sports, swimming, theater, music and spending time with his family. Dr. Steines is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Steines is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Shiff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Batavia, Ohio. Dr. Shiff is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shiff is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Benedetto is a General Surgeon and a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Benedetto is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Benedetto is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery,General Surgery , 1992.

"Parswa Ansari, MD, is a double board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Northwell's Lenox Hill Hospital, with over 15 years of experience. He treats various anorectal disorders, including hemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas, and has expertise in laparoscopic colorectal resections for cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis. He also has a focus on advanced endometriosis.""My father was a doctor; seeing how he conducted himself inspired me to pursue a career in medicine,"" says Dr. Ansari, who graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then completed a residency in general surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Lahey Clinic Medical Center.Having joined Lenox Hill Hospital in 2007, Dr. Ansari was originally the only colorectal surgeon on staff and has since seen the team grow to include multiple colorectal surgeons. ""We all work closely together, which strengthens the level of care we provide,"" he says. He also collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients with comprehensive care. For instance, he partners with gynecologists and urologists to provide holistic care for a large volume of endometriosis patients. ""Endometriosis knows no boundaries,"" he explains. ""Advanced forms can invade anywhere, including the colon, rectum or other parts of the intestine, so having a team approach to treatment is extremely important.""Passionate about educating the next generation of doctors, Dr. Ansari has written chapters for textbooks and serves as program director for the general surgery residency at Lenox Hill Hospital, as well as assistant professor at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Ansari is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and he has served on the Executive Council of the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. His surgical expertise and commitment to the New York community has earned him recognition on several prestigious physician lists, including Castle Connolly Top Doctors and New York Magazine Top Doctors.Dr. Ansari's patients appreciate his calm demeanor and ability to explain complex details in a way that's easy to understand. ""I love connecting with patients and helping them get better,"" he says. ""Their gratification, and that of their loved ones, is what's most meaningful to me.""". Dr. Ansari is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Genital Warts, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colonoscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Ansari is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Jeremy Juern is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Juern is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Juern is board certified in Surgery Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Juern is currently accepting new patients.

Lorenc Malellari is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Malellari is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Malellari is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Malellari is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sarah Schwarzenberg, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA in 1979. Dr. Schwarzenberg is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Schwarzenberg is board certified in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2006, Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1984. Dr. Schwarzenberg is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Han is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Han is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

Jean Emond is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Emond is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Emond is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Emond is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Anne Ehlers is the Division Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery and a faculty member in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan. Since joining the Department in 2019, she has developed a clinical practice specializing in bariatric surgery, abdominal wall hernia repair, and benign foregut disorders. She is Board Certified in General Surgery and fellowship trained in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery.Dr. Ehlers was born in Seattle, WA and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame before returning to the University of Washington for medical school, general surgery residency, and fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery. During residency, she completed a two-year NIH T32-funded research fellowship and obtained a Master of Public Health degree.Her research applies patient-centered outcomes and implementation science frameworks to improve quality of care in abdominal wall hernia repair. Her leadership at the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative Core Optimization Hernia Registry (MSQC-COHR) advances evidence-based, statewide quality improvement initiatives. At the national level, she is an active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), which honored her with the 2025 Early Career Faculty Researcher Award in recognition of her contributions. Supported by NIH funding, Dr. Ehlers has published extensively on abdominal wall hernia repair and remains committed to advancing and disseminating best practices in surgical care. Dr. Ehlers is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ehlers is board certified in Surgery.

Kurt Roberts is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy. Dr. Roberts is board certified in American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

Gina Adrales, M.D., M.P.H., joins the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery as Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Training and Innovation Center, and Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Bariatric Surgery Fellowship. Her areas of clinical expertise include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallbladder disease, achalasia, splenectomy (spleen removal), benign gastric and intestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, and open and laparoscopic hernia repair (inguinal, ventral, incisional, umbilical, hiatal, paraesophageal). Dr. Adrales has been named an associate member of the American College of Surgeons' Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. Awardees are recognized for having devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premier leaders in their respective fields. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Adrales was on faculty at Dartmouth where she directed the Surgery Clerkship, the Hernia Surgery Center, and the Bariatric Surgery Program. During her tenure at Dartmouth, she earned her Masters of Public Health at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary and her medical degree from the University of Virginia. She completed her residency at the Carolinas Medical Center and a research and clinical fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Kentucky before her first faculty appointment at the Medical College of Georgia. A national leader in hernia surgery, Dr. Adrales serves on the Executive Council of the Americas Hernia Society and previously served on the Executive Council of the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative to improve the safety and quality of hernia surgery. She is actively involved in a number of committees for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons including various roles in surgical education, the development of the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery and an innovative interactive hernia surgery education module. Dr. Adrales’ research interests include health services research, clinical outcomes and quality improvement in minimally invasive foregut surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. She has presented her work regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Adrales is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroparesis, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Adrales is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Russell Reid is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Reid is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Micrognathia, Metopic Ridge, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Reid is board certified in Plastic Surgery and Practicing Since2006.

Neil Saunders is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Saunders is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Stomach Cancer, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Saunders is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2015.