25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

"Robert Dring, MD, is a general surgeon and colorectal surgeon at North Shore University Hospital and Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties at Great Neck. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery for both colorectal cancer and benign colorectal conditions including diverticulitis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also performs procedures including gallbladder and hernia surgery, as well as advanced colonoscopy.""Being a surgeon is all I ever wanted to do,"" says Dr. Dring. ""I've always loved working with my hands. And I love the process of figuring out how to solve patients' problems.""Dr. Dring attended New York Medical College, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After completing his surgical residency at the University of Connecticut, he completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Northwell's North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, joining the surgical team at North Shore in 2005.""I like to make patients feel comfortable-add some humor and make them laugh,"" says Dr. Dring. ""I'm here to help them through what may be a difficult time.""Dr. Dring is an assistant professor of surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and has co-authored numerous scholarly articles and presented at medical conferences across the country. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.""It's all about getting people better and back to their lives,"" says Dr. Dring of being a physician. ""That's really the best part.""". Dr. Dring is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Dring is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dring is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Hansman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hansman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hansman is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Hansman is currently accepting new patients.

General Surgery. Dr. Zehtab is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Zehtab is board certified in American Os Bd Surgery General. Dr. Zehtab is currently accepting new patients.

A native of North Texas, Dr. Benjamin Bowers attended all of his undergraduate education in Arlington and completed his medical training at UT Southwestern Medical School. He is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in vascular surgery. His clinical interests include all aspects of general surgery, wound care, varicose veins, and dialysis access. Dr. Bowers has served the general and vascular surgical needs of the Arlington community since 1993. He earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bowers is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He and his wife currently reside in Arlington. Dr. Bowers is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Bowers is currently accepting new patients.

I emphasize a holistic approach, integrating advanced surgical techniques with compassionate patient care. I believe in empowering patients through collaborative decision-making and ensuring that they are well-informed to achieve the best possible outcomes for their overall health and well-being. Dr. Beck is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroidectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Beck is board certified in American Board Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

Ruben Osorio is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Bernardino, California. Dr. Osorio is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Osorio is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Osorio is currently accepting new patients.

Born, raised in Ohio.  Also educated in Texas, Maryland, and California.Team oriented approach to surgical care.  We aim to have our patients understand what is going on with them, and what we are able and to do for them, to the best of our abilities. Dr. Moon is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Moon is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and American Board Surgery. Dr. Moon is currently accepting new patients.

Albert Alexander is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery, General. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

Gavish Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Gareth Morris-Stiff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Morris-Stiff is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Raymon Grogan is a General Surgeon and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Grogan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Grogan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen is a board-certified UCI Health surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive gastroesophageal surgery and bariatric surgery. He pioneered the development of laparoscopic esophagectomy and gastrectomy for the treatment of esophagogastric pathology and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for the treatment of morbid obesity.Nguyen earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Tex. He completed a residency in general surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Fla, followed by fellowships in surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.Nguyen is the John E. Connolly professor and chair of the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Surgery and chief of its Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. He is also co-director of the minimally invasive surgery fellowship and associate director of the UCI Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center.He was honored with the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), of which he is an active member. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Association for Academic Surgery, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the American Surgical Association. In 2002, he received the Golden Scope Young Researcher Award from SAGES, in recognition of significant contribution to research in laparoscopic surgery.He is also past president of the ASMBS and served as the ASMBS representative on the Gastrointestinal Surgery Advisory Council for the American Board of Surgery. He is a former president of the North American Chapter of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and has served on the editorial boards of theJournal of the American College of Surgeons,Surgical EndoscopyandAnnals of Surgery. He has been the principal investigator on numerous research grants and has published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Jeruss is a Professor of Surgery and the Director of the University of Michigan Breast Care Center. She also holds appointments in the Departments of Pathology and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Dr. Jeruss received her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and history from Brandeis University and her medical degree from the University of Vermont. Dr. Jeruss completed her General Surgery residency training at Northwestern University Medical School and holds a PhD from Northwestern, having done her dissertation in the field of breast cancer biology. She completed her fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2006, and returned to Northwestern as Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Breast Surgery before joining the University of Michigan faculty.Dr. Jeruss is board certified in General Surgery and is a member of several professional societies. Through her basic and clinical research program, Dr. Jeruss has been actively involved in the training of high school students, undergraduates, graduate students at the PhD and post-doctoral levels, medical students, and residents. She has published numerous manuscripts and book chapters, and has also received many awards for teaching and research. Dr. Jeruss is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Jeruss is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Jeruss is currently accepting new patients.

Anne Lidor, MD, MPH, FACS, is a UW Health surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery, including general surgery and bariatric (weight management) procedures. Dr. Lidor is also a professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Lidor primarily focuses on conditions affecting the stomach and the esophagus (the tube that carries food to the stomach). She treats cancerous and noncancerous esophageal tumors, gastric (stomach) tumors, and gallstones. Dr. Lidor also repairs hernias — when tissues bulge through openings in the diaphragm, abdominal wall or other body parts.With advanced, fellowship-level training and experience, Dr. Lidor performs many emergency procedures and complex corrective surgeries after unsuccessful surgeries performed elsewhere.As a bariatric surgery specialist, Dr. Lidor consults with and guides obese patients who haven’t been able to lose weight through healthy diet and exercise programs. She offers minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery for obesity, including gastric band, gastric bypass and revisional surgeries.In addition to caring for patients and teaching, Dr. Lidor researches outcomes after minimally invasive surgery.In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and taking her daughter to soccer games at home and across the country.It’s meaningful and rewarding to make a positive impact on my patients’ lives and help them to feel better. Dr. Lidor is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Lidor is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Lidor is currently accepting new patients.

"Satish Muluk, MD, is the system director of vascular surgery and a vascular surgeon with AHN Cardiovascular Institute. He is skilled at EVAR, TCAR, deep venous interventions, AAA, carotid stenosis, and dialysis access. Dr. Muluk went to medical school at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. He did his residency and his fellowship in vascular surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Muluk is certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery, with additional qualifications in Surgical Critical Care and Vascular Surgery. He is a Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Muluk speaks English, Telugu, and Hindi and sees patients ages 18 and older. Dr. Muluk has been selected as a Castle Connolly ""Top Doctor"" annually for the last 10 years, and he was named in 2024 by Newsweek as one of ""America's Best Vascular Surgeons"".". Dr. Muluk is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Muluk is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Muluk is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Czako is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Berkley, Michigan. Dr. Czako is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Czako is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Czako is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ward is a Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He has traveled the world to train with pioneer surgeons who have pushed the frontiers of minimally invasive surgery such as Lee Swanstrom and Brice Gayet. His philosophy of care is to get patients back to a quality of life that is better than when he first met them. For surgical patients, minimally invasive techniques are usually the best at doing just that. By developing this unique skillset, Dr. Ward is able to offer a wide array of treatments for benign and malignant conditions of the esophagus, stomach, and other areas of the abdomen. Aside from the surgical aspect of his practice, he is active in conducting research. Dr. Ward believes there is always room to improve on the status quo and therefore uses research to improve patient care on a larger scale. By using evidence based practices and advanced surgical technology, he offers patients safe and innovative surgeries for achieving quality outcomes. In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors with his family, cooking and cheering for his college sports teams. Dr. Ward was nominated for D Magazine's Best Docs in 2022, 2023, 2024. Dr. Ward is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ward is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

Tricia Moo-Young, MD, an endocrine surgeon at Endeavor Health, provides highly personalized care for patients with endocrine and thyroid cancers. Her approach combines research-driven insights with individualized surgical planning, drawing on years of clinical expertise and cancer-focused research. Dr. Moo-Young leads with compassion, investing time to ensure patients feel informed, empowered and fully seen. She is also committed to improving cancer care through research that addresses diverse patient needs. Dr. Moo-Young is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Moo-Young is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Moo-Young is currently accepting new patients.

Zhuo Jin is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Jin is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Thymectomy. Dr. Jin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2014. Dr. Jin is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy photography, history, art and architecture. I am devoted to my family. The APEX Aerospace Medicine and Surgery Fellowship is an innovation I am proud to have developed for Banner Health and the University of Arizona. Dr. Milas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Milas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Milas is currently accepting new patients.

Eugene Rubach is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Rubach is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rubach is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Rubach is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Strothman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Strothman is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Strothman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1998. Dr. Strothman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Howton attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he received his MD in 1990. He then went to Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas, and completed his Internship in 1991 and Residency in 1995. Fellowship training was completed in 1996 at Baylor University Dallas, Texas. He is board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He has a special interest in colonoscopy for the prevention of colon cancer, laparoscopic colon surgery, colon and rectal cancer. He also has a special interest and training in the treatment for hemorrhoids, including methods of treatment completed in the medical office setting.Dr. Howton takes special interest in the treatment for fecal incontinence. Many patients with fecal incontinence are sometimes embarrassed by this problem and their quality of life is affected in a negative way. He has received certification and training in the Sacral Nervous System treatment used to control fecal incontinence. Patients who have had this procedure are very happy with change it has made in their lives. When not seeing patients, Dr. Howton enjoys spending time with his family, watching his sons play sports and following Baylor athletics. Dr. Howton is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Howton is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Howton is currently accepting new patients.

Brent Bogard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood, Ohio. Dr. Bogard is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Bogard is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 1994. Dr. Bogard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Stein was named a Top Doctor in the specialty of Trauma by emBaltimore/em magazine in 2016. Dr. Stein is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Stein is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 2003, American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, 2004, and American Board Of Anesthesiology - NeuroCritical Care, 2021. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.