25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me

Paula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, is a board-certified surgeon, mentor, and educator with more than a decade of experience. She joined Inova in 2021 and currently serves as the Division and System Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. In addition to her leadership roles, Dr. Ferrada served as the Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She has enhanced the educational curriculum, restructured several rotations, and expanded faculty development opportunities. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Ferrada was a Professor of Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where she served as the Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship and the Medical Director of the Surgical and Trauma Intensive Care Unit at VCU Health Systems. She was also an elected board member of the Medical College of Virginia Physicians. Dr. Ferrada completed her medical education in Colombia, her native country, before relocating to the United States to pursue further training. After a year of research at the University of Miami, she joined Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, one of Harvard’s major teaching hospitals, for her surgical residency. She was the first Colombian woman to graduate from a surgical subspecialty at Harvard. Dr. Ferrada then continued her training in trauma and critical care at the University of Pittsburgh before joining the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center as their first acute care surgery fellow. Dr. Ferrada’s passion for educating and mentoring young surgeons began during her residency when she became an ultrasound instructor with the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Since then, she has received multiple teaching awards from various institutions and has held leadership roles within the ACS, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Virginia chapter of the Association for Women Surgeons, and the Pan-American Trauma Society. An internationally recognized advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, Dr. Ferrada is also an esteemed researcher. She serves on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed journals, including Surgery, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, and Journal of the American College of Surgeons, and she is an associate editor for the American Journal of Surgery. Dr. Ferrada is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Myocardial Contusion, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Elizabeth Franco is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Franco is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Raymond Green is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Green is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Sanjay Naran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Naran is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Naran is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery.

Mark Hamill is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Hamill is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

David Cho is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Cho is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

Alfredo Carbonell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Carbonell is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Carbonell is currently accepting new patients.

Garrick Cvitkovich is a General Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Grayling, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Cvitkovich is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cvitkovich is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2008. Dr. Cvitkovich is currently accepting new patients.

Diego Illanes is a General Surgeon and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Illanes is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, and Rectocele.

Erin Moran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Moran is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Moran is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Gina Howell, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and critical care by the American Board of Surgery. She is a trauma and general surgeon primarily at UPMC Mercy and is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Howell received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Howell is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Howell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

John Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Davis, California. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lee is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Nelson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care.

Richard Shinbrot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Shinbrot is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Shinbrot is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

Stephen J. Forest, MD, is Surgical Director, Advanced Pulmonary Failure and Lung Transplantation and Associate Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. He has a clinical focus on the treatment of patients with end-stage heart and lung failure through the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices and organ transplantation. He also has a clinical interest in arterial revascularization for the treatment of advanced ischemic heart disease, particularly in patients with severely reduced cardiac function. Dr. Forest is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Forest is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

Christopher Longo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Longo is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gangrene, Peptic Ulcer, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Longo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Vascular Surgery.

As an orthopaedic spine surgeon, I specialize in all aspects of spine surgery, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. My special interest include spinal degenerative disorders and motion preservation technology with artificial disc replacement.  I have published many peer reviewed articles and book chapters in spine surgery.  My interest include  minimally invasive techniques and providing  concierge treatment plans to optimize individual patient outcomes . I have completed two spine fellowships and have had the pleasure of treating patients in the Lake Norman area since 2009.  I am actively involved in product development for the enhancement of spine surgery and improved patient outcomes.I am a member of the honorary Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.  I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling and participating in fitness activities. Dr. Garrido is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Garrido is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

David Ritter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockwall, Texas. Dr. Ritter is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ritter is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

William Hughes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Erythema Multiforme, Frostbite, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Hughes is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Casimir is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma, acute care surgery and surgical critical care. His clinical interests include acute care surgery, trauma surgery and minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Dr. Casimir earned his medical degree from Tufts University. He completed his residencies at UMass Memorial Health Care, Hahnemann Campus, and Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation at Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center, and a fellowship in surgical critical care and acute care surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Casimir is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Casimir is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Casimir is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery.

Brendan Jeffrey Ringhouse, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, provides surgical care for a range of abdominal and digestive conditions. He uses advanced techniques to diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, supporting recovery and long-term health. Dr. Ringhouse is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Ringhouse is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Jennifer Preston is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Preston is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Preston is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Preston is currently accepting new patients.

John Chovanes is a General Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Camden, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Chovanes is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Chovanes is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery,General Surgery , 2008.

Allan Lamb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverview, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Lamb is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Delirium, Hernia, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lamb is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lamb is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammed Osman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Osman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.