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Dr. Metin Cakmakci

Surgical Oncologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


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

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


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

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


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

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Dr. Ali Al Ghrebawi

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English , Dutch

 


Dr. Ali Al Ghrebawi 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ali Al Ghrebawi is part of:

  • European Society of Surgery
  • Germanian Society of General Surgery
  • Germanian Society of Digestive Surgery
  • Germanian Society of MIC
  • Germanian Society of Coloproctology

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery - University of Baghdad, Iraq

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Auchai Kanjanapitak

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

59 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Auchai Kanjanapitak 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 Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Auchai Kanjanapitak is part of:

  • Royal Collage of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Qualifications :

  • Medcal Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 1965

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Antalya, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Breast Diseases Association
  • Turkish Hernia Association
  • Turkish Geriatrics Association
  • Antalya Breast Diseases Association
  • Turkish Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
  • International Obesity Surgery Association (IFSO )

Qualifications :

  • 1983 - 1989: Ankara University Medical Faculty - Medical Education
  • 1990 - 1994: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery - Specialization
  • 1995 - 2005: Ankara Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital - Specialization
  • 2005: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital - Associate Professor
  • 2019: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Department - Professorship

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mehmet Tahir Oruc?

  • Dr Mehmet Tahir Oruc is a renowned bariatric surgeon with around 30 years of experience and has expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery. He can successfully perform sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass, revision surgeries, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and transit bipartition surgery.
  • Over the course of his career, he has performed more than 3000 bariatric procedures.
  • He is exceptionally skilled in executing advanced laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, reflux surgery, rectum surgery, obesity-metabolic surgery, and colon surgery.
  • Dr Oruc obtained the title of "Medical Doctor" in 1989 after graduating from the Ankara University Medical School. Subsequently, he completed his training in general surgery at the Ankara Numnume Training anf Research Hospital and became a general surgeon.
  • Some of the acclaimed professional organizations that Dr Oruc is a part of are the International Obesity Surgery Association(IFSO), Turkish Surgery Association, Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Turkish Hernia Association, and Turkish Geriatrics Association.
  • He has published around 300 research papers in international and national journals of repute. His research work has been cited over 500 times in many international and national books and journals.
  • Dr Oruc also was also been associated with international clinics such as the Surgical Clinic(Pittsburg, USA), Bariatric Center(Austria) and Dundee Laparoscopic Skill Center(UK). Additionally, in 2015, he also obtained robotic surgery training at Acibadem University.
Dr. Tuncer Babur

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tuncer Babur 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 Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tuncer Babur is part of:

  • National Surgical Association
  • Colon Rectum Association
  • Turkish Hernia Society
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1998
  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 1989

Hospital Address :

19 Mays Mahallesi, Acbadem Kozyata Hospital, Kozyata Kava, Kadk

Dr. Baris Gurcu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Fethiye, Turkey

11 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Baris Gurcu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
  • General Surgery Specialist Specialization Training at Ege University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Department, 2008

Hospital Address :

Tuzla, Private Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital, 54. Sokak, Fethiye/Mula, Turkey

Dr. Bekir Saricik

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Elazig, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Bekir Saricik is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Elazig, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Elazig Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bekir Saricik is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Selcuk University Medical Faculty
  • Selcuk University Meram Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • Suleyman Demirel University General Surgery Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery

Hospital Address :

Olgunlar, Elazig Medical Park Hospital, Atat

Dr. Benjaphan Phet Sena

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Benjaphan Phet Sena is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
  • Diploma of Thai Board : General Surgery (Somdej Phra Pinklao Hospital)
  • Diploma of Thai Board : Clinical fellowship Hepatobilinary Surgery

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Dilip Thykkoottathil

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr. Dilip Thykkoottathil is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications :

  • M.S
  • FMAS

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Antonio Privitera

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Englsh , Italian

 


Dr. Antonio Privitera 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, DIP.

Association and Memberships Dr. Antonio Privitera is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • The World Academy of Medical Sciences

Qualifications :

  • Training General and Colorectal Surgery - The John Radcliffe in Oxford, UK
  • The University College of London, UK
  • St. Guy’s St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, UK
  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester- Minnesota, USA

Hospital Address :

NMC Hospital, DIP - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Firas Younis

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Firas Younis 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with Canadian Specialist Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Firas Younis is part of:

  • British Medical Association.
  • European Society of coloproctology.
  • Association of coloproctology of Great Briton and Ireland.
  • General Medical Council.
  • Fellow of the Royal college of Surgeons in Ireland

Certifications :

  • Intercollegiate FRCSI in Colorectal Surgery UK in 2009.
  • Certificate of Completion of Training in General & Colorectal Surgery UK 2009
  • Laparoscopic and Oncology Fellowship Auckland New Zealand 2011

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh
  • B.A.O
  • RCSI,
  • FRCSI General Surgery Dublin 1998
  • M.Ch. in Surgery from National University of Ireland 2004.

Hospital Address :

Canadian Specialist Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Rony Joseph Mathew

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr. Rony Joseph Mathew is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor 24X7 International Hospital, Al Ain.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS Government Medical College Kottayam, Kerala, India, 1999
  • MS General Surgery Medical College Kottayam, Kerala, India, 2005

Hospital Address :

Medeor 24x7 International Hospital, Al Ain - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Althaf Hussain K

Surgical Oncologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Althaf Hussain K is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah.

Certifications :

  • Internship from King George Hospital, Andhra Pradesh, India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Andhra Medical College, India
  • DNB (General Surgery) in Bangalore Baptist Hospital
  • DNB (Genito-urinary surgery) - Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, India

Hospital Address :

Lifecare Hospital - Abu Dhabi - 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. Sharad SharmaFortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai
Dr. Ertugrul GaziogluLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Sleiman GebranNMC 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