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Dr. Rohit Kumar

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 13 years experience

Hindi English Bengali
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Dr. Rohit Kumar is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor 24X7 Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rohit Kumar is part of:

  • International Association of Surgeons Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO)
  • International Bariatric Club (IBC)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Association of Colorectal Surgeons (IACSR)
  • Indian Association of Gastro-Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
  • Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgery of India (AMASI)
  • Hernia Society of India

Certifications :

  • FACS
  • FMABS
  • FIASGO
  • FHBPS
  • FIAGES
  • FMAS

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Medeor 24x7 Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Aws Khidir Jassim

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 18 years experience

English Arabic
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Dr. Aws Khidir Jassim is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • MBChB
  • CABMS
Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen

, Turkey, Ankara

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 37 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Bayindir Healthcare Group.

Association and Memberships Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Society
  • Erzurum Surgery Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Specialist Training: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
  • Medical School: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere Mahallesi, Bayndr Hospital Kavakldere, Atat

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Dr. Cihan Uras

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 35 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Cihan Uras is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Cihan Uras is part of:

  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Endocrine Surgery Association
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • American Society of Breast Disease
  • National Hernia Association
  • Association of Breast Science (Seniology)
  • The Turkish Society of Menopaus and Osteoporosis
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery
  • 1990 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery
  • 1986 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 1981 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Dar

Dr. Nihat Yavuz

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 26 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Nihat Yavuz is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nihat Yavuz is part of:

  • National Surgery Association
  • Turkish Cancer Society
  • Endocrine Surgery Association
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery
  • National Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
  • International Laparoendoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Member of Turkish Hernia Society and Forensic Medicine Institute

Qualifications :

  • 1993 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 1984 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

Dr. Metin Cakmakci

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Surgical Oncologist • 38 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Metin Cakmakci is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 34 Years of experience and is associated with Avcilar Anadolu Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Metin Cakmakci is part of:

  • Surgical Infection
  • National Surgery Journal
  • Emergency Medicine Journal
  • Intensive Care Journal
  • National Surgery Society
  • Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Society
  • Clinic Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (KEPAN) Society
  • Surgical Infection Society of Europe ( President-Elect )
  • American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  • European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  • Kocaeli Medical Chamber
  • Association Graduates of Istanbul Boys High School
  • Hacettepe Medical School Graduates Society

Qualifications :

  • İstanbul Erkek Lisesi (Istanbul Boys High School)
  • Hacettepe University Medical School

Hospital Address :

Mustafa Kemal Paa,

Dr. Hossam Aldin Shaker Hammad

, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Hossam Aldin Shaker Hammad is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Care National Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor degree in medicine from Alexandria University in 1996
  • Master degree in general surgery from Ain shams University in 2004

Hospital Address :

Care National Hospital, Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz Road, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdelhalim Salah Morsi

, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 8 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Abdelhalim Salah Morsi is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital Al Salam.

Association and Memberships Dr. Abdelhalim Salah Morsi is part of:

  • Royal College of England – Edinburgh

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor`s of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from the Faculty of Kasr-Alain University, Egypt in 2003
  • Master of General Surgery - Ain Shams University in 2009
  • Master of Oncology Surgery - National Institute of Aramology Cairo University in 2013
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of England – Edinburgh in 2012.

Hospital Address :

NMC Speciality Hospital Al Salam, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ali Antar

, Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Ali Antar is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC As Salama Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ali Antar is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • Fellow of Right College of Surgeons (F.R.C.S)

Hospital Address :

NMC As-Salama Hospital, 2nd Street, Khobar Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ali Sahin

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 23 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Ali Sahin is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ali Sahin is part of:

  • National Surgical Association
  • Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 1997 Istanbul Universitesi Istanbul Tip Fakultesi Genel Cerrahi
  • 1991 Istanbul Universitesi Istanbul Tip Fakultesi

Hospital Address :

Yeilk

Dr. Ahmet Okus

, Turkey, Konya

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Ahmet Okus is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 1997
  • Specialization - Fatih Sultan Mehmed Training and Research Hospital, 2003

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

Dr. Fatih Taskesen

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 23 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Fatih Taskesen is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Atasehir Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fatih Taskesen is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Foundation
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • Liver Transplantation Association
  • Southeast Anatolia Breast Diseases Association

Qualifications :

  • ANKARA NUMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL General Surgery Specialist Training
  • 2002 - 2008 , Ankara/Turkey
  • FIRAT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Training 1993 - 2000 , Elazıg/Turkey

Hospital Address :

K

Dr. Kerim Guzel

, Turkey, Samsun

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Kerim Guzel is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine,1999
  • Specialization - Doctor Muhittin Ulker Training and Research Hospital, 1999-2004

Hospital Address :

Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Medicana International Samsun, ?ehit Mesut Birinci Caddesi, Canik/Samsun, Turkey

Dr. Salih Boluk

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 13 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Salih Boluk is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Salih Boluk is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 1999-2005: Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
  • 1992-1999: Antalya Anatolian High School
  • 1987-1992: Antalya Dumlupınar Primary School
  • 1986-1987: Antalya Mehmet cutter Primary School (Preparation)

Hospital Address :

G

What is the medical expertise of Dr Salih Boluk?

  • Dr Salih Boluk is a skilled general laparoscopic surgeon with more than 13 years of experience.
  • He is a competent surgeon with expertise in hepatobiliary surgery, metabolic surgery, bariatric surgery, endocrine surgery, colorectal surgery, traumatology and breast surgery.
  • Owing to his significant contributions to the medical community, he has been bestowed with several prestigious awards such as the Cankiri Physician of the Year by the Ministry of Health in 2015.
  • He has impressive qualifications and has completed his education at renowned institutes across Turkey such as the Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital where he underwent training in General Surgery. Additionally, he also completed the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society Anorectal Physiology Course in January 2013 for enhancing his surgical skills.
  • Due to his thorough knowledge of the field and years of experience in performing laparoscopic surgery, Dr Boluk is often invited as a speaker at several conferences. Some of these include the 4th National Hernia Congress, Bodrum (2013) and the 18th National Surgery Congress, Izmir(2012).
  • He has several publications in international journals of repute. Some of these are:
    1. Oktay Yener, Fikret Aksoy, Pınar Güzel, Salih Bölük, Tuba Atak. Long-term quality of life after hernioplasty using a Prolene hernia system in adult inguinal hernia.2012;16(1):29-32.
    2. Tunç Eren, Barış Bayraktar, Yahya Çelik, Salih Bölük, Gupse Adalı. Acute malignant intestinal obstruction accompanied by synchronous multifocal intestinal cancer in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: report of a case. Surgery Today. 2012;42(11):1125-1129.
Dr. Baris Bayraktar

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 18 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Baris Bayraktar is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Baris Bayraktar is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition Association
  • Emergency Surgery and Trauma Association
  • Colon Rectum Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery Specialization

Hospital Address :

G

Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top General Surgeons in All offering online consultation?

Following are some of the best general surgeon available for online consultation:

Who is a General Surgeon?

General surgeons are doctors who specialize in surgical procedures to treat conditions related to various body parts. A general surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes nurses, an anesthesiologist, and surgical technicians. A general surgeon has specialized knowledge of different surgical processes, from the initial evaluation through preparation and post-operative management.

A general surgeon understands all the below-given basic areas of surgery:

  • The endocrine system
  • Surgical management of traumatic injuries
  • Care of critically ill patients with surgical needs
  • The digestive tract
  • Surgical treatment of cancer
  • The abdomen and its contents
  • The skin and soft tissues, such as the breasts
  • The head and neck
  • The blood vessels, heart

Today, most general surgeons are familiar with minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy. Laparoscopic surgeries make use of much smaller tools, including small cameras that allow the surgeon to see what is going on inside the body. These specialized instruments will help the surgeon make much smaller cuts than they could with conventional procedures.

General surgeons have a broad knowledge of different diseases and conditions. They will tell you whether you require surgery and what kind of surgery would be best for you. As general surgeon treats a variety of conditions, they need to meet unique needs.

What are the qualifications of a General Surgeon?

Anyone interested in becoming a general surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of general surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

Some of the specialization areas for a prospective general surgeon are:

  • General surgery
  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Ophthalmic
  • Orthopedic
  • Pediatric
  • Urology
  • Colon and rectal
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Neurological
What conditions do General Surgeons treat?

General surgeons provide medical as well as surgical care. They focus on injuries and conditions affecting the breasts, abdomen, digestive system, skin, and endocrine system. They also evaluate imaging tests, lab tests, and biopsies as part of delivering care. Surgeons treat people of all ages, with a wide range of conditions.

Here are some common conditions they treat:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Gallbladder Inflammation and Ggeneral surgeontones
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases: gastroesophageal reflux disease, liver cirrhosis, ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Hernia, cancer
  • Thyroid disorders: thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and non-cancerous thyroid tumors, cysts, or nodules
  • Varicose veins
What diagnostic tests are required by General Surgeon?

Many general surgeons recommend routine laboratory tests before admission to the hospital, or before some outpatient procedures, to identify exact problems that may complicate surgery if not detected and treated early. A general surgeon may tell you to get the below tests done to identify your condition and design a treatment plan accordingly.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Chest X-rays
  • Urinalysis
  • White blood count
  • CT scan, MRI scan
  • Ultrasound
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
  • Endoscopy
  • Biopsy
  • Coloscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colposcopy
  • Echocardiogram
When should you visit a General Surgeon?

Your doctor/general physician may refer you to a general surgeon depending on the diagnostic reports and the complexity of your condition. General physicians and other doctors work very closely with general surgeons in case the treatment plan requires an invasive approach. It may be because the medications are not working and there’s a disease that needs to be removed surgically by a general surgeon.

Below are some symptoms which suggest that you need to consult a general surgeon to discuss your problem and get treatment options.

  • Skin lesions
  • Breast lumps
  • Consistent pain in the abdomen
  • Gallbladder disease or ggeneral surgeontone
  • Hernia
  • Intestinal obstruction or perforation
  • Gastrointestinal problem
  • Inflammation in internal organs
  • Uncontrolled internal bleeding
  • Appendicitis
  • Gunshot wound
What can you expect from your first visit with a General Surgeon?

When you visit with a general surgeon, they will thoroughly evaluate your health in order to make sure that surgery is the right option for you. The surgeon will also explain the procedure and answer your queries about the procedure.

Your first visit with a surgeon typically is a consultation designed to assess your medical history and tests, review how the problem may be affecting you, and completely examine you to collect the necessary information that will help in deciding the next steps together. Sometimes, we might need more information like additional tests and discussions with your PCP to ensure that all of the medical issues have been addressed.

Your general surgeon will tell you how to get ready for the operation, including:

  • If you need to take any medications
  • If you need to take any tests
  • Whether you have to avoid drinking or eating before the procedure

The surgeon will tell you what to expect during your recovery. If your surgery needs a hospital stay, they will tell you how long you could expect to stay in the hospital and what you will require once you are discharged.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a General Surgeon?

Some common procedures performed by a general surgeon include:

  • Laparoscopic / Open Appendicectomy
  • Minimal Invasive Haemrrhoidectomy (Stapled hemorrhoidectomy)
  • Laparoscopic / Open Cholecystectomy
  • Surgery for Gynaecomastia
  • Modified Radical Mastectomy
  • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
  • Appendectomy
  • Cesarean section
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hysterectomy
  • Inguinal hernia repairs
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Breast Biopsy, Core
  • Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpetomy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hemorrhoids (Advanced)
  • Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Lung Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vinus Closure

FAQs related to

Who is a General Surgeon?

General surgeons are doctors who specialize in surgical procedures to treat conditions related to various body parts. A general surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes nurses, an anesthesiologist, and surgical technicians. A general surgeon has specialized knowledge of different surgical processes, from the initial evaluation through preparation and post-operative management.

A general surgeon understands all the below-given basic areas of surgery:

  • The endocrine system
  • Surgical management of traumatic injuries
  • Care of critically ill patients with surgical needs
  • The digestive tract
  • Surgical treatment of cancer
  • The abdomen and its contents
  • The skin and soft tissues, such as the breasts
  • The head and neck
  • The blood vessels, heart

Today, most general surgeons are familiar with minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy. Laparoscopic surgeries make use of much smaller tools, including small cameras that allow the surgeon to see what is going on inside the body. These specialized instruments will help the surgeon make much smaller cuts than they could with conventional procedures.

General surgeons have a broad knowledge of different diseases and conditions. They will tell you whether you require surgery and what kind of surgery would be best for you. As general surgeon treats a variety of conditions, they need to meet unique needs.

What are the qualifications of a General Surgeon?

Anyone interested in becoming a general surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of general surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

Some of the specialization areas for a prospective general surgeon are:

  • General surgery
  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Ophthalmic
  • Orthopedic
  • Pediatric
  • Urology
  • Colon and rectal
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Neurological
What conditions do General Surgeons treat?

General surgeons provide medical as well as surgical care. They focus on injuries and conditions affecting the breasts, abdomen, digestive system, skin, and endocrine system. They also evaluate imaging tests, lab tests, and biopsies as part of delivering care. Surgeons treat people of all ages, with a wide range of conditions.

Here are some common conditions they treat:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Gallbladder Inflammation and Gallstones
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases: gastroesophageal reflux disease, liver cirrhosis, ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Hernia, cancer
  • Thyroid disorders: thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and non-cancerous thyroid tumors, cysts, or nodules
  • Varicose veins
What diagnostic tests are required by General Surgeon?

Many general surgeons recommend routine laboratory tests before admission to the hospital, or before some outpatient procedures, to identify exact problems that may complicate surgery if not detected and treated early. A general surgeon may tell you to get the below tests done to identify your condition and design a treatment plan accordingly.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Chest X-rays
  • Urinalysis
  • White blood count
  • CT scan, MRI scan
  • Ultrasound
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
  • Endoscopy
  • Biopsy
  • Coloscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colposcopy
  • Echocardiogram
When should you visit a General Surgeon?

Your doctor/general physician may refer you to a general surgeon depending on the diagnostic reports and the complexity of your condition. General physicians and other doctors work very closely with general surgeons in case the treatment plan requires an invasive approach. It may be because the medications are not working and there’s a disease that needs to be removed surgically by a general surgeon.

Below are some symptoms which suggest that you need to consult a general surgeon to discuss your problem and get treatment options.

  • Skin lesions
  • Breast lumps
  • Consistent pain in the abdomen
  • Gallbladder disease or gallstone
  • Hernia
  • Intestinal obstruction or perforation
  • Gastrointestinal problem
  • Inflammation in internal organs
  • Uncontrolled internal bleeding
  • Appendicitis
  • Gunshot wound
What can you expect from your first visit with a General Surgeon?

When you visit with a general surgeon, they will thoroughly evaluate your health in order to make sure that surgery is the right option for you. The surgeon will also explain the procedure and answer your queries about the procedure.

Your first visit with a surgeon typically is a consultation designed to assess your medical history and tests, review how the problem may be affecting you, and completely examine you to collect the necessary information that will help in deciding the next steps together. Sometimes, we might need more information like additional tests and discussions with your PCP to ensure that all of the medical issues have been addressed.

Your general surgeon will tell you how to get ready for the operation, including:

  • If you need to take any medications
  • If you need to take any tests
  • Whether you have to avoid drinking or eating before the procedure

The surgeon will tell you what to expect during your recovery. If your surgery needs a hospital stay, they will tell you how long you could expect to stay in the hospital and what you will require once you are discharged.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a General Surgeon?

Some common procedures performed by a general surgeon include:

  • Laparoscopic / Open Appendicectomy
  • Minimal Invasive Haemrrhoidectomy (Stapled hemorrhoidectomy)
  • Laparoscopic / Open Cholecystectomy
  • Surgery for Gynaecomastia
  • Modified Radical Mastectomy
  • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
  • Appendectomy
  • Cesarean section
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hysterectomy
  • Inguinal hernia repairs
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Breast Biopsy, Core
  • Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpetomy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hemorrhoids (Advanced)
  • Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Lung Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vinus Closure

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About General Surgeon

A general surgeon is a doctor specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient including pre-operative, operative, and post-operative management of patient care. Surgery requires knowledge, training and experience of human anatomy, emergency and intensive care, immunology, metabolism, nutrition, pathology, physiology, shock and resuscitation and wound healing.

General surgeon is trained to provide surgical care to the patient which includes examining the patient and his medical reports, diagnosing the disorder or condition requiring surgery, pre-operative, operative and post-operative management of the patient care, and the surgical treatment of the:

  • Alimentary tract (esophagus and related organs)
  • Abdomen and its contents
  • Breast, skin, and soft tissue
  • Endocrine system

Procedures Performed

  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Breast Biopsy, Core
  • Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpetomy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hemorrhoids (Advanced)
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Lung Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy and Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Ultrasound
  • Varicose Veins
  • VINUS Closure

Top General Surgeons

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Pradeep JainFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Dr. Muneendra GuptaManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Rimantas BausysKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Voratape KijtaveeBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Sharad SharmaFortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai
Dr. Ertugrul GaziogluLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Sleiman GebranNMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Gilbert AyoubNMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

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Type of General Surgeon available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • General Laparoscopic Surgeon

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find General Surgeon Worldwide?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find General Surgeon Worldwide are as followed:

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