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Dr. Gokhan Cipe

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Gokhan Cipe is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gokhan Cipe is part of:

  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  • European Society Coloproctology
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • SISLI ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL Department of General Surgery Residency Training 1999 - 2004, Istanbul / Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Doctor Education 1993 - 1999, Istanbul / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Kibar Cebi

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Trabzon, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Kibar Cebi is a specialized Bariatric 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 Medical Park Trabzon Star Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kibar Cebi is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Emergency Medicine and Traumatology Association
  • Laparascopic Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Ataturk University School of Medicine - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Pazarkap, Medical Park Trabzon Hastanesi, Devlet Sahil Yolu Caddesi, Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey

Dr. Hathai Kunaprayoon

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Hathai Kunaprayoon is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Bangkok Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Surgery, Chonburi Hospital, Thai Medical Council, THAILAND, 1986
  • Doctor of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND, 1978

Hospital Address :

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Nong Prue, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand

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Dr. Pisake Boontham

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Pisake Boontham is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MD, Faculty of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Thailand
  • PhD. Surgical Infection, Nottingham University, UK

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

Dr. Jade Suphapol

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Jade Suphapol is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Medicine, Graduated Medical degree 1991-1997
  • King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Training of surgical residency program 2000-2004
  • Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, Fellowship in Upper gastrointestinal tract and Hepatobiliary tract surgery 2006
  • Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan, Fellowship in Hepatobiliarypancreatic surgery 2009

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Angkoon Anuwong

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Angkoon Anuwong is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Endoscopic Thyroidectomy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, China, 2014
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Rajavithi Hospital, 2012
  • Fellowship in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Korea University, South Korea, 2009

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 1998-2004

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

Dr. Sujaya Rajasekhar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

28 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Malayalam

 


Dr. Sujaya Rajasekhar is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sujaya Rajasekhar is part of:

  • Life Member of Indian Medical Association
  • Life Member of World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
  • Member of Association of Surgeons of India
  • Member of Indian medical Council under Travancore sub-division

Certifications :

  • Speciality skills in Breast Diseases – RCS London
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery – World Laparoscopy Hospital, India

Qualifications :

  • Masters in General Surgery (MS) – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
  • MBBS – Medical College Trivandrum, India

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Monchai Leesombatpaiboon

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Monchai Leesombatpaiboon is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Thai Board of General Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Aziz Sumer

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Aziz Sumer is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital.

Dr. Yilmaz Buyukuncu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

50 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Yilmaz Buyukuncu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1981
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 1974

Hospital Address :

Yeilk

Dr. Ersin Ozturk

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Bursa, Turkey

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ersin Ozturk is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, 1998
  • Uludag University School of Medicine, 2005

Hospital Address :

Odunluk Mahallesi, Medicana BURSA HOSPITAL, Akp?nar Caddesi, Nilfer/Bursa, Turkey

Dr. Huseyin Kapu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Huseyin Kapu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Avcilar.

Qualifications :

  • Medical Education: Akdeniz University School of Medicine
  • Specialization Training: Diskapi SSK Hospital

Hospital Address :

Merkez Mahallesi, Medicana Avc?lar, ?aml? Sokak, Avc?lar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Talha Atalay

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Talha Atalay is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and was associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Talha Atalay is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • Marmara University School of Medicine, 1990-1997
  • Marmara University School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, MSc, 1998-2002
  • Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery, 2005-2011
  • Ankara Gata Medical Faculty, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2002-2003

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Medical Expertise of Dr. Talha Atalay

  • Dr. Talha Atalay, a highly regarded general laparoscopic surgeon, treats the following conditions- Gallstones, Cholecystitis, Hernia in the Inguinal Canal (in the Groin), Obesity, Chronic Pancreatitis, Severe Diverticulitis, Bowel Diseases, and Colon Cancer, Acute Appendicitis with Complications, and trauma to the pancreas or the duodenum
  • Dr. Talha Atalay is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in breast debases treatments.
  • Dr. Talha Atalay is a skilled laparoscopic surgeon who consistently provides excellent medical results.
  • He studied Emergency Medicine at Marmara University, in addition to his evident medical credentials. At Selcuk University, he also completed a General Surgery (2nd Specialization) course.
  • Dr. Talha Atalay is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Medical Association, among other international organisations.
  • He's also been involved in a number of research projects that have been published in a number of medical journals around the world.
  • He has also worked diligently for the Ankara GATA / Military Service / Emergency Children's Department.
Dr. Kemal Dolay

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Kemal Dolay is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kemal Dolay is part of:

  • IHPBA: International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association
  • SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons).
  • Turkish Hepato Pankreato Bilier Surgical Association
  • Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • Association of Surgical Oncology
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Undergraduate, IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1991
  • Specialization in Medicine, İU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, 1996
  • Associate Professorship, Bakirkoy EAH, 2009
  • Yandal, Specialty Surgical Oncology Specialty, 2012
Dr. Priya Devadas

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Malayalam

 


Dr. Priya Devadas is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS from Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College
  • Masters in General Surgery from Madurai Medical College
  • MBA in Hospital Administration from Tamil Nadu University

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

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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

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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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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

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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