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Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul

, Thailand, Bangkok

General Laparoscopic Surgeon • 11 years experience

Thai English
Book & Pay - USD 40
Dr.Premkamol Patraithikul is a specialized General Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Thailand. The doctor has 11 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Thailand.
Dr. Prof. Hatice Deniz Boler

, Turkey, Istanbul

General Surgeon • 30+ of experience

Turkish English
Book & Pay - USD 400
Dr.Prof. Hatice Deniz Boler is a specialized General Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 30+ of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
Dr. Mustafa Hasbahceci

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 29 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Mustafa Hasbahceci is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Fatih Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery - Expertise
  • Bezmialem Foundation University, General Surgery - Associate Professor

Hospital Address :

skenderpaa, Medical Park Fatih Hastanesi, Horhor Caddesi, Fatih/stanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Deepak Subramanian

, India, Chennai

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 21 years experience

Tamil English
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Dr. Deepak Subramanian is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Chennai, India. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Deepak Subramanian is part of:

  • Medical Council of India
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
  • IAGES
  • International Federation of Surgery for Obesity

Certifications :

  • FMAS
  • FIAGES
  • Fellow in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MRCS (UK)
  • Dip. in Laparoscopy (France)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Deepak Subramanian?

  • An acclaimed surgeon, Dr Deepak Subramanian has executed more than 5000 advanced and basic laparoscopic procedures over the span of his career. He has expertise in abdominal wall reconstruction, laparoscopic hernia repair, bariatric surgery, and malignant and benign gastrointestinal surgeries.
  • Dr Subramanian is a part of several renowned organizations in the field of surgery such as the Obesity Surgery Society of India, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons(IAGES) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders(IFSO).
  • Dr Deepak Subramaniam is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the International Bariatric Club. In 2008, he obtained a Diploma in minimal access surgery. Dr Deepak also completed a certificate course in Laparoscopic Hernia repair at the Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education.
  • Dr Deepak is a member of the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He is also a life member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.
  • In 2018, Dr Subramanian was awarded the " Best Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon" prize by the Global Healthcare Excellence award. He was also the author of the chapter " Perioperative management of medical comorbidities after bariatric surgery" which was published in the book- Bariatric Surgical Practice Guide.
Dr. Merezban Piloo Katrak

, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 22 years experience

English Hindi Urdu Gujarati
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Dr. Merezban Piloo Katrak is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Merezban Piloo Katrak is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), UK
  • Indian Association of Gastro Intestinal Endo Surgeons (I.A.G.E.S)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), New Delhi
  • The Indian Society of Gastroenterologist Middle East (ISG - ME)
  • Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)

Certifications :

  • Training in Haemorrhoidal THD procedures at Policlinico Gemelli Hospital, Italy
  • Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery - Bariatrics and Metabolic Surgery from Indian Association of Gastro-Intestinal Endo Surgeons (I.A.G.E.S), New Delhi, India
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MRCS

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Merezban Piloo Katrak?

  • With over 20 years of experience, Dr Katrak is an esteemed bariatric surgeon with expertise in performing laparoscopic surgeries.
  • He is proficient in executing a range of surgeries such as hernia surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgeries for varicose veins, hemorrhoidal THD procedure, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and pilonidal sinus surgery.
  • Dr Katrak also organizes and participates in various conferences such as the International Hernia Conference at NMC, Abu Dhabi(UAE) in 2017.
  • He has also attended workshops to enhance his skills such as the Advanced Bariatric Surgery workshop at the University of Istanbul(Turkey) and Sharjah and a workshop on Advanced open hernia surgery at Imelda Hospital(Belgium). Additionally, he has also organized a workshop on Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair at Sharjah Surgical Institute. He also obtained training at the Abdominal Wall Repair(AWR) workshop in Mumbai, India(2017).
  • He is also associated with bodies like the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh(MRCS, UK).
Dr. Basim Alkhafaji

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Basim Alkhafaji 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with Canadian Specialist Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Basim Alkhafaji is part of:

  • Emirate Society Of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (ESLES)
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
  • Emirate Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ESMBS)
  • Emirate society of Gastroenterology
  • Iraqi Medical Association

Certifications :

  • Fellow of Royal College Of Surgeons, Ireland
  • Fellow of American College Of Surgeons, America
  • Fellow of International college of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • M.B.Ch.B, Iraq
  • Laparoscopic Higher Diploma Of Laparoscopy, France
  • Higher Diploma Of General Surgery, Iraq

Hospital Address :

Canadian Specialist Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ladha El Zaqui

, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 30 years experience

English Arabic French Dutch Hindi
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Dr. Ladha El Zaqui is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 27 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ladha El Zaqui is part of:

  • Gulf Obesity and Metabolic Surgical Society (GOSS)

Qualifications :

  • Medical education at the University of Louvain, Brussels

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ladha El Zaqui?

  • Dr Ladha El Zaqui is an expert bariatric surgeon who has more than 25+ years of experience.
  • His core areas of expertise are laparoscopic gastric bypass, colon resection, gastric sleeve surgery, breast surgery, stomach resection, and treatment for conditions like haemorrhoids, lipomas, basal cell carcinoma and pilonidal sinus.
  • He is a well-known expert in thyroid surgery. Thus, he has served on the thyroid care consulting panel at reputed hospitals in Brussels such as the Hospital Saint-Luc.
  • His qualifications include MD and FRCS(Belgium).
Dr. Lakshmi Kanth T

, India, Hyderabad

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 19 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Lakshmi Kanth T is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Star Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Lakshmi Kanth T is part of:

  • Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India
  • Life Member, Tamil Nadu Medical Council
  • Life Member, Andhra Pradesh Medical council

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Laparoscopic & Advanced Laparoscopic surgical,
  • Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS DR. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
  • MS General Surgery, JJMMC, Kuvempu University, Devanagere, Karnataka

Hospital Address :

Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Lakshmi Kanth T

  • With more than 19 years of experience, Dr Lakshmi Kanth T is an exceptional and well-trained laparoscopic surgeon with proficiency in bariatric surgery. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic hernia surgeries, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, achalasia cardia surgeries, radical gastrectomies, radical hemicolectomies, and stapler hemorrhoidectomy.
  • Dr LakshmiKanth T is a life member of honourable societies such as the Association of Surgeons of India, the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India, Andhra Pradesh Medical Council and Tamil Nadu Medical Council. He is a Fellow of the Association of Indian Surgeons and founded the Minimal Access Surgeons of India(AMASI).
  • Dr LakshmiKanth completed a Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences(Hyderabad), a Fellowship in GI and Endoscopic Surgery at KMC, Chiba, Japan and a Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery at Louis Pasteur University(France).
  • Dr LakshmiKanth T was presented with the " Vidya Ratna Award for Bariatric Surgery" in 2015, the " Best doctor award for surgical gastro H19 Health awards" in 2016 and the Best upcoming Doctor in Gastroenterology by Times of India in 2017.

Dr. Samer Obeidat

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Urologist • 18 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Samer Obeidat is a specialized Urosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS,
  • MRCS(Ed),
  • FRCS(Urol),
  • FEBU
  • CCT (UK)

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Saeed Ali Alsareii

, Saudi Arabia, Najran

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 12 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Saeed Ali Alsareii is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Najran, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Saeed Ali Alsareii is part of:

  • Member Saudi board
  • Member Jordanian Board
  • Member American college of surgeons
  • Member of IAMSE

Qualifications :

  • General Surgery Saudi board
  • General Surgery, Jordanian Board
  • Fellow of the American college of surgeons, USA 2016
  • Fellowship of IAMSE, USA 2015
  • Diploma of Advanced laparoscopic surgery, France 2015
  • ESME Certificate in Medical Education, AMEEE, USA 2011

Hospital Address :

NMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital, King Saud Road Najran Saudi Arabia

Dr. Nitin Jha

, India, Noida

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 21 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Nitin Jha is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in DelhiNCR, India. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nitin Jha is part of:

  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • SAGES -Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  • EAES - European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
  • AMASI - Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
  • ASI - Association of Surgeons of India
  • IAGES - Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - University of Pune, 1998
  • MS - General Surgery - Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj University, Nagpur, 2005

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Rasoolpur Nawada, Industrial Area, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Melih Paksoy

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 28 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Melih Paksoy is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Fulya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Melih Paksoy is part of:

  • Hernia Association
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • National Surgical Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • Breast Science (Cenology) Association
  • Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine / Professor, 2005
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty / Associate Professor, 1999
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1995
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, 1989

Hospital Address :

Dikilita Mahallesi, Acbadem Fulya Hastanesi, Hakk Yeten Caddesi, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Satyam Taneja

, India, Delhi

Surgical Oncologist • 22 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Satyam Taneja is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Clear Medi Hospital, Karkardooma.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS – Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, India.
  • MS (Gen. Surgery) – B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
  • DNB (Surgical Oncology) – . Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Patna

Hospital Address :

ClearMedi Hospital Vasundhara, Sector 15, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Abdulhalim Serden

, Turkey, Konya

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 8 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Abdulhalim Serden is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in konya, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2008
  • Specialization - Konya Training and Research Hospital, 2014

Hospital Address :

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

What is the medical expertise of Dr Abdulhalim Serden?

  • Dr Abdulhalim Serden has more than 8 years of experience as a general laparoscopic surgeon. He specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery and laparoscopic gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
  • Dr Serden is an expert at performing abdominal laparoscopy, laser surgery, gastric tube surgery, RNY gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, stomach balloon, revisional surgery and stomach botox.
  • Dr Serden has completed his education at renowned institutions such as the Konya Training and Research Hospital and Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine.
  • Dr Serden is a part of prestigious associations such as the Turkish Surgery Association. He is often invited as a chief speaker to many conferences such as the 17th National Surgery Congress, 1st National Cancer Congress and 5th Surgical Research Congress.
  • His research work has been published in many acclaimed national and international journals. Some of these are:
    1. Y ABDÜLHALİM SERDEN, ÜNLÜ YAŞAR (2019). Comparison of Ankaferd Blood Stopper and Silver Sulfadiazine use in burn wounds: Experimental study.Turkish Journal of Trauma and EmergencySurgery, 25(4), 338-342., Doi: 10.14744/tjtes.2019.38265 (Publication No: 5210328)
    2. AY ABDÜLHALİM SERDEN, ERYILMAZ MEHMET ALI,OKUS AHMET,AKSOY NERGİS,SEVİNÇBARIŞ,KARAHAN ÖMER (2019). Zinc oxide, lidocaine, hot water, and lateral internal sphincterotomy for fissure-in-ano: Randomized controlled study. Annals of Medical Research, 26(3), 355-359., Doi: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2018.11.256 (Publication No: 4920059)
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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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Published: 29 Apr, 2024
Updated: 26 Feb, 2026

Online Appointments with Top General Surgeon

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

About General Surgeon

Which are the countries where we can find General Surgeon?

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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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