General surgery focuses on providing surgical treatment for a variety of different illnesses and diagnoses. Services may include both inpatient and outpatient care. Our general surgeons and healthcare team members will care for you before, during and after your surgery. This can include emergency surgery, as well as surgeries that have been planned in advance. General surgeons are trained to perform endoscopic or open surgeries, which create an incision in the skin. Your surgeon will develop a treatment plan for while you are in the hospital for the surgery, as well as once you are discharged home.
Conditions Treated
A few common conditions treated include:
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Appendicitis
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Cysts
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Feeding tube placement
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Gallstones or gallbladder disease
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Hemorrhoids
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Hernia
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Lipomas
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Pancreatitis
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Ruptured spleen
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Skin cancer such as carcinoma or melanoma
Testing & Treatment Options
A few common tests and treatments include:
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Appendectomy
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Cholecystectomy (or gallbladder surgery)
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Colectomy
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Colonoscopies
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Colorectal surgery
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Endoscopies
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Hernia surgery
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Hemorrhoidectomy
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Hysterectomy
Our Providers
Our general surgery team can provide preoperative diagnostic care, inpatient surgical care, as well as outpatient and follow-up services for a wide variety of diagnoses.
PMG Specialists