25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Richard Carter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Carter is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Lymphadenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Carter is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Suzanne Gozdanovic is a board-certified general surgeon with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health. She has cared for patients in the Tampa Bay area since 2016 and specializes in: Breast surgery Breast cancer care Complete abdominal reconstruction Dr. Gozdanovic is known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach and a commitment to delivering personalized, comprehensive surgical care. Dr. Gozdanovic's Training Dr. Gozdanovic earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she graduated magna cum laude. She received her medical degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and completed a general surgery residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio, where she served as chief resident her final year. About Dr. Gozdanovic She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American College of Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Gozdanovic enjoys spending time with family, swimming, boating and fishing. Dr. Gozdanovic is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gozdanovic is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gozdanovic is currently accepting new patients.

Salvador Navarrete is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Navarrete is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Navarrete is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2021. Dr. Navarrete is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Novotny is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Novotny is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Duodenal Atresia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Novotny is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Novotny is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Vela is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Vela is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Vela is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Donald Tomasello says he absorbed a career in medicine through his dad, a retired Philadelphia cardiothoracic surgeon. But that was just the spark. He discovered he had a real passion for it. “It’s important that you get into medicine for the right reasons,” Dr. Tomasello explains. “It’s not about lifestyle or prestige, it’s about improving quality of life for others,” he says. Dr. Tomasello is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. A biology graduate of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, he earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. He completed his surgery internship and residency at Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, Pa. – where he had the unique experience of working under his father. “I was the only resident who could talk back to the heart surgeon. It was a great experience, my dad was an excellent teacher,” he says. He was department chairman at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Pennsylvania and also worked at Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House. At AtlantiCare, he is looking forward to using his advanced training in minimallyinvasive robotic surgery. “AtlantiCare is pushing technology and that’s where we see the biggest advances,” he says. Dr. Tomasello says roboticallyassisted surgery allows better precision while reducing blood loss and impact on healthy tissue. That translates to faster recovery, less pain and fewer complications. “We want to cure disease. But improving quality of life is just as important,” he says. “I see my role as a communicator and educator. I guide my patients so they make the best decisions for themselves. Together, we can really improve daily life,” he says Philosophy of Care “Surgery is about improving quality of life. I ask my patients if they are being prevented from doing what they enjoy, be it golf, gardening, walking the beach or doing the sudoku puzzle. We can fix that.” Personal Interests A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Tomasello has lived in southern New Jersey for decades. A former college baseball pitcher, he stays active riding his bicycle with a group of other physician-cyclists. Dr. Tomasello is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Tomasello is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery, 2003. Dr. Tomasello is currently accepting new patients.

William Statton, M.D., earned his undergraduate degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College and his medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Statton is board certified in general surgery. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Statton worked in private practice for over 10 years. He is a member of the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract and the Society of Surgical Oncology. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Statton's special interests include minimally invasive abdominal and thoracic surgery as well as robotic surgery. In his spare time, Dr. Statton enjoys reading, writing, being outdoors, travelling the world and spending time with his wife, Tiffany, and their six adopted children. He has gone on medical mission trips to Mexico, Jamaica and Kenya. Dr. Statton is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Statton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Statton is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Scott Thomas is a board-certified surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, with a subspecialty in general surgery. His professional interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, colonoscopy, diverticular disease, anorectal disorders, complex colorectal and abdominal conditions, re-operative surgery, acute care surgery and open and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Thomas is passionate about the total care of his adult patients, as well as continuing to educate the next generation of physicians and surgeons. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons (and its South Texas Chapter), the Texas Surgical Society, the Association for Surgical Education and the Southern Society of Clinical Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with family, including his wife and three sons, being outdoors, playing golf and traveling. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Rajeev Misra is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Misra is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Varicose Veins, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Misra is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Misra is currently accepting new patients.

Cynthia Sandona is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Sandona is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pancreatic Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sandona is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sandona is currently accepting new patients.

I strive to offer the best medical care possible for my patients. Dr. Bolivar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bolivar is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Bolivar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Matthew Couch is a board-certified general surgeon at Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health with more than 15 years of experience delivering patient-focused surgical care. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and his expertise includes: Appendectomy Hernia repair Colorectal surgery Gastrointestinal surgery Breast surgery Lymph node biopsy/dissection Tracheostomy Skin cancer Skin graft Soft tissue tumors Dr. Couch believes in providing technically excellent, ethically grounded surgical care that prioritizes patient safety, minimizes discomfort and promotes healing through skilled intervention and ongoing support. Dr. Couch's Training Dr. Couch earned a bachelor's degree in physiology and neurobiology at the University of Connecticut in Storrs and a master's in public health (MPH) at Emory University in Atlanta. He received his medical training from Flinders University School of Medicine in Bedford Park, South Australia. Dr. Couch completed a general surgery residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, where he received the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award. About Dr. Couch Dr. Couch is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Outside of work, he enjoys cheering on his three sons at their sporting events, boating and fishing. Dr. Couch is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Couch is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Couch is currently accepting new patients.

Derek Pendarvis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Georgia. Dr. Pendarvis is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Osteitis Fibrosa. Dr. Pendarvis is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2002. Dr. Pendarvis is currently accepting new patients.

James Chambers-Iv is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Chambers-Iv is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chambers-Iv is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2013. Dr. Chambers-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

Justin B. Dimick, M.D., M.P.H. is the Frederick A. Coller Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Dimick is a graduate of Cornell University and Johns Hopkins Medical School. He completed his surgical training at the University of Michigan and a health services research fellowship at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice. Dr. Dimick has served in several national leadership positions, including President of the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), Chair of the Health Services Organization and Delivery (HSOD) Study Section at the NIH, Associate Editor at Annals of Surgery, and the Surgical Innovation Editor at JAMA Surgery. He has served as an advisor on quality and health policy for several organizations, including the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA), the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP), US News and World Reports Best Hospital Rankings, and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).Clinical Specialization:Dr. Dimick's clinical practice is primarily devoted to advanced laparoscopy, including treatment of morbid obesity, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), paraesophageal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, and other benign and neoplastic diseases of the stomach, spleen, and foregut. He is the editor of the widely read surgical textbook, Clinical Scenarios in Surgery: Decision Making and Operative Technique, published by Lippincott (2018). Dr. Dimick is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Dimick is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Dimick is currently accepting new patients.

Rodney Pommier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pommier is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Pommier is currently accepting new patients.

Russell Berman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Berman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Berman is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Spivak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Spivak is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Spivak is currently accepting new patients.

Mario Masrur is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Masrur is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gastroparesis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Masrur is board certified in Medical Education , Residency, General Surgery Bariatric Surgery, and Fellowship, Minimally Invasive And Robotic Surgery . Dr. Masrur is currently accepting new patients.

"Karen Kostroff, MD, is the chief of breast surgery at Northwell. She is one of New York's most renowned breast cancer surgeons, and one of the nation's leading breast cancer specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of women at risk for hereditary breast cancer.At a very young age, Dr. Kostroff knew she wanted to help others. ""When I was 6 years old, my father was in a very serious accident,"" she says. ""Seeing him being cared for by wonderful doctors sparked a passion in me to do the same.""After completing a six-year medical honors program at Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Kostroff completed her residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, which included a concentration on cancer surgery and breast disorders at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute. Her training continued at Brigham and Women's Hospital of Harvard Medical School, where she completed a fellowship in cancer surgery.For Dr. Kostroff, providing the highest level of care goes way beyond having the best surgical skills. As a recipient of numerous patient satisfaction awards, including Northwell's Patient Choice Award, she is most appreciated for the compassionate, accessible and thorough care she delivers every day. ""It's important my patients and their family members feel supported throughout their journeys, and have the education and resources they need to make informed decisions about their health,"" Dr. Kostroff explains.Collaboration is also important to Dr. Kostroff. She works closely with a dedicated team of specialists and participates in a weekly tumor board to develop the most personalized treatment plans. She's additionally passionate about training the next generation of breast surgeons in her role as assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.""Being a breast cancer surgeon is such a rewarding career. Sharing good news and getting people through difficult times-that's what makes it all worthwhile.""". Dr. Kostroff is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Kostroff is currently accepting new patients.

Sasan Roayaie, MD, provides individualized care for complex liver, bile duct, and pancreas cancers. He not only performs any needed operations, but he can also devise an entire treatment program for patients who are not eligible for surgery. He works closely with interventional radiologists, hematologists, and oncologists to implement the care plan. Dr. Roayaie is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Ampullary Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Roayaie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Roayaie is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Feldman earned his medical degree from University of South Florida and completed his residency in General Surgery at SUNY DOWNSTATE and his residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. He received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at University of Florida and is board certified in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Feldman also was board certified in General Surgery from 1986 to 2006 where upon it expired. Dr. Feldman earned Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) Certification in 2021. Dr. Feldman has been practicing medicine for 36 years in suburban south Atlanta. He founded Advanced Aesthetics, the largest Plastic Surgery group practice is south Atlanta in 1987. He is the founder of Truffles Vein Specialists established in 2016 and is one of the largest provider of comprehensive vein care in the Atlanta metropolitan region. He now devotes his full time to the practice of vein care specializing in the endovascular minimally invasive approach. Dr. Feldman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, SVC Obstruction, May Thurner Syndrome, and Venous Insufficiency. Dr. Feldman is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Feldman is currently accepting new patients.

Moises Tenembaum is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Tenembaum is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Tenembaum is currently accepting new patients.

Archana Ganaraj is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ganaraj is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Ganaraj is currently accepting new patients.

It is a great privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and it is our upmost responsibility to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available to modern medicine. Dr. Vazquez is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Vazquez is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Vazquez is currently accepting new patients.