25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Ervin Denham, MD, a minimally invasive and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, performs abdominal surgeries using advanced techniques designed to reduce pain and recovery time. He believes in shared decision-making, ensuring patients are informed and actively involved in their care. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Denham also stays current with emerging endoscopic procedures that further minimize incisions and speed recovery. Dr. Denham is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Denham is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Denham is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Palleschi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Palleschi is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Palleschi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bradley R. Grimsley is a vascular surgeon in Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Grimsley specializes in transcarotid artery revascularization or TCAR. Dr. Grimsley is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Angioplasty, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Grimsley is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Grimsley is currently accepting new patients.

Morris Fendley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dr. Fendley is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fendley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Fendley is currently accepting new patients.

"Scott Helton, MD, specializes in minimally invasive and open surgery of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen. He has a special interest in chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, bile duct tumors, repair of bile duct injuries, complex abdominal and inguinal hernias, and chronic groin pain after inguinal hernia repair.Dr. Helton is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.In his free time, Dr. Helton enjoys golfing, skiing and surfing.Curriculum VitaeAwards/AccoladesDirector, Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Surgical Center of Excellence, Virginia Mason, 2011-presentSenior Humanitarian Award; University of California, IrvineClosing Speaker, National Youth Leadership Foundation, ChicagoClinical Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, SeattlePast President, Seattle Surgical Society, 2020Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Foundation, 2012-2015Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2009-2010Past Treasurer, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary AssociationTeacher of the Year Award, Department of Surgery, Hospital of Saint Raphael, 2008Chairman, Department of Surgery, Hospital of St. Raphael's, CT, 2006-2011AOA Outstanding Clinical Director Teaching Award, UIC College of Medicine, 2005-2006Gastrointestinal Surgery Advisory Committee, American Board of Surgery, 2004-2009Olga Jonasson Award for Most Outstanding Teacher, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois, 2003Professor and Chair of Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, 1998-2006Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, 1996-1998Editorial Boards: HPB, Am J Surgery, World J Surgery, J of Pancreas, J Surgical Oncology, J Interventional Oncology, J Surgical Radiology, Gastrointestinal EndoscopySeattle Metropolitan Magazine, ""Seattle's Top Doctors"" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2019". Dr. Helton is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Helton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Helton is currently accepting new patients.

Anita Chow is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Chow is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Chow is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

Nicolas Teleo is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Teleo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Teleo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Teleo is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Heyne is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Heyne is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Heyne is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Heyne is currently accepting new patients.

Bret Autrey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ludington, Michigan. Dr. Autrey is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Barrett Esophagus, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Autrey is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Autrey is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jeffry T. Nahmias is a board-certified UCI Health trauma and critical care surgeon whose clinical interests include emergency surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. He serves as medical director of the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) at UCI Medical Center.Nahmias earned his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. After a residency in general surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, he completed a fellowship in surgical critical care at UCI School of Medicine. He also holds a master’s degree in health professions education from the University of Michigan.Nahmias actively participates in local and national research studies on trauma prevention and care for the critically ill or injured. He currently serves as chair of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma's multicenter trials research committee.He also teaches community “Stop the Bleed” classes to educate the public on how to control bleeding wounds in the event of a traumatic accident, mass casualty, active-shooter incident or other emergency situations. Dr. Nahmias is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Low Blood Pressure, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Nahmias is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Nahmias is currently accepting new patients.

Henry Moses is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Moses is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Moses is currently accepting new patients.

Dr Graham is a general surgeon with over 15 years of experience, and is affiliated with Piedmont Mountainside. He specializes in a variety of issues including gallbladder, hernias, and skin lesions. Dr Graham performs many procedures for skin, and soft tissue lesions in the office.In his spare time, Dr. Graham enjoys camping, fishing and woodworking.Dr. Graham welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Graham is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Graham is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Graham is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Christopher Cooper is board-certified in general surgery and in surgical critical care. After graduating from Duke University in Durham, N.C., with an undergraduate degree in biological anthropology and anatomy, Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from East Carolina University-The Brody School of Medicine in Greenville. He then went on to complete his general surgery internship and residency training at the University of Missouri in Columbia before completing his trauma and surgical critical care fellowship at the University of California-Irvine.Dr. Cooper performs most types of general surgical procedures, including open and minimally invasive procedures for gallbladder removal, removal of the appendix, acute emergencies related to solid organ and hollow viscous intra-abdominal injuries, hernia repair and other health concerns. His areas of special focus and primary interest include trauma, burn, critical care and acute care surgery.He is published in such peer-reviewed journals as the Journal of Trauma, Military Medicine, and Prehospital and Disaster Medicine</em>. He has spoken throughout the country on topics ranging from trauma innovation and strategies for neglected trauma disease to training for endotracheal intubation and recognition and management of nerve agent causalities.Dr. Cooper is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also involved in the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Cooper enjoys golfing, playing tennis and advancing his photography skills. Dr. Cooper is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

Patient oriented. Patient needs to participate in their own care to get better. Educate patient to understand their disease and the surgery. Dr. Kearney is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Kearney is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Kearney is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brian Tibbs brings more than a decade of clinical and research experience to Texas Health Surgical Care. As a fellowship-trained trauma/critical care surgeon, he has extensive experience in the surgical management of patients with critical wounds, burns, traumatic injuries and other life-threatening conditions. With his added qualification in surgical critical care, Dr. Tibbs is also able to care for post-surgical patients in the ICU. He currently serves as the medical director of Trauma Services for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. Previously, he was the medical director of Burn and Trauma Research at Mercy Medical Research Institute in Springfield, Mo.Dr. Tibbs earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He remained in Kansas City to complete his residency training in general surgery before heading to Atlanta, Ga. While in Georgia, Dr. Tibbs pursued his fellowship-training in trauma and surgical critical care at Emory University School of Medicine. He uses advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques to perform complex hernia and abdominal wall repairs; intestinal bowel surgeries, laparoscopic appendectomies, cholecystectomies and gallbladder removal; tissue biopsies; and other acute care and emergent surgeries.In addition to his in-depth clinical work in trauma and surgical critical care, Dr. Tibbs is well-published on topics ranging from burn trauma and gunshot wounds to hemorrhagic shock and rare fungal infections in tornado victims. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Western Trauma Association. Dr. Tibbs is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Synovectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tibbs is currently accepting new patients.

Neil Kaneshiki, MD, specializes in general surgery and wound care and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Altoona Wound Care and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Monmouth Medical Center and medical degree at Robert W. Johnson Medical School. Dr. Kaneshiki is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphedema, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kaneshiki is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kaneshiki is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Tierney is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Tierney is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Tierney is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Tierney is currently accepting new patients.

In Park is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Park is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Park is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Lahti is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Virginia. Dr. Lahti is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Colostomy. Dr. Lahti is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2031. Dr. Lahti is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Zager is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Zager is highly rated in 14 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.

John Goss is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Goss is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Liver Failure, Biliary Atresia, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Goss is currently accepting new patients.

Shaun M. Kunisaki, MD, MSc, is Professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a Robert & Jane Meyerhoff Professor at Johns Hopkins University, and Associate Chief of Strategy and Integration in the Division of General Pediatric Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Dr. Kunisaki's clinical practice spans the full breadth of pediatric general, thoracic, and fetal surgery, but he is a nationally and internationally recognized authority in the prenatal and postnatal management of congenital thoracic anomalies, including lung malformations, esophageal atresia, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. He is the Director of the Fetal Program in General Pediatric Surgery and chairs the Prenatal Pediatrics Steering Committee, a collaboration between the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. As Director of the Pediatric Esophageal Center, he specializes in the management of complex esophageal disorders such as long-gap esophageal atresia. He serves on the Editorial Board of several journals, including Pediatrics and Surgery, and holds senior leadership positions in the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA), Section on Surgery of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Society of University Surgeons (SUS). Dr. Kunisaki has published over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. His laboratory is funded by the National Institutes of Health and is largely focused on using stem cells derived from a patient's own tissues to better understand and treat several important pediatric surgical diseases. His team has developed techniques to reprogram fetal and neonatal tissues into pluripotent stem cells and organoids, and are working with scientists and engineers to improve long-term outcomes for children with severe birth defects, including spina bifida and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. More recently, he founded the Eastern Pediatric Surgery Network (EPSN), a clinical research collaborative composed of pediatric surgeons from over 20 children's hospitals in the country. A native of southern California, Dr. Kunisaki graduated with honors from Harvard College, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Harvard Medical School. He completed general surgery residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan. He also did additional research fellowships at the Massachusetts General Hospital and at Boston Children's Hospital. Philanthropy plays a crucial role in the work Dr. Kunisaki does by providing seed funding for research, funding for the best educational resources to train the future generation of pediatric surgeons, and additional support services for families receiving treatment that are not covered by insurance. Support Dr. Kunisaki. Dr. Kunisaki is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kunisaki is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kunisaki is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Royal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Royal is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Ear Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Hernandez is an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and specializes in the treatment of benign and cancerous breast diseases. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. He is a board certified surgeon and has recently re-certified with the American Board of surgery for the fourth time in his career.Dr. Hernandez completed his general surgery residency at Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona in 1983 and practiced General Surgery and trauma surgery in the early years of his career. During the past 10 years and currently, Dr. Hernandez has dedicated his surgical practice exclusively to the practice of breast and Oncoplastic Surgery. He operates at both Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.Regularly featured in Phoenix Magazine's annual list of Top Doctors, Dr. Hernandez has been credited in the state of Arizona as being one of the earliest pioneers in the field of breast-conserving surgery, and advanced innovative techniques as Oncoplastic Surgery, Brachytherapy and Nipple-Areolar Skin-Sparing Mastectomies. He believes in comprehensive Breast Cancer care in conjunction with both Radiation and Medical Oncology.Over the years, Dr. Hernandez has served the regional medical community in various leadership roles that includes serving Chandler Regional Medical Center as the Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Department of Surgery also as a Member of the hospital's Board of Directors. He is well respected in the medical community as a leader and a colleague.Dr. Hernandez was born in Mexico and immigrated to the USA at the age of ten. He has been a recognized asset to the community and has received two humanitarian awards from the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona and the Fresh Start Women's Foundation. These awards honored his continued support of uninsured women in Arizona who were in need of medical/surgical care for breast disorders, including cancer care.Dr. Hernandez and his wife raised three children and are the proud grandparents of six beautiful granddaughters.Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical care in a supportive and comprehensive enviroment. We focus on each patient as an individual, taking the time to effect the best out comes. Dr. Hernandez is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Hernandez is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Robon did his undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from medical school at The Ohio State University. He completed his fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital. Earlier, in his years as a competitive All-American swimmer, Dr. Robon endured years of medical treatment for multiple orthopaedic injuries. These experiences shaped his practice philosophy today; good patient care involves making accurate and timely diagnoses, but equally important is treating patients with respect and compassion. By helping his patients understand their problem, this not only results in the treatment of the immediate problem, but hopefully, helps to avoid future injuries and pain. Additionally, Dr. Robon is married and has three sons. He and his wife enjoy exploring the great outdoors by skiing, hiking, golfing and trail running in the Cascades. Dr. Robon is Board-certified in Hand and Orthopedic Surgery. He treats patients with all types of orthopaedic fractures in addition to his specialty focus in hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Robon is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Robon is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Robon is currently accepting new patients.