What is a General Surgeon?

A general surgeon is a doctor who specializes in surgical procedures and cares for patients before, during, and after surgery. They perform a wide range of surgical procedures on the body's soft tissues, from removing small skin lesions to complex hernia repairs. 

General surgeons diagnose and manage a variety of medical conditions, and often lead the surgical team. They treat a wide range of colon and rectal diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases, diverticulitis, colon and rectal cancer, gastrointestinal bleeding, and hemorrhoids. 

What Does a General Surgeon Do?

These versatile doctors perform a variety of procedures, including:

• Appendectomy: Removing the inflamed appendix.

• Hernia repair: Fixing weakened muscles that let organs bulge through.

• Cholecystectomy: Removing the gallbladder.

• Colon surgery: Addressing issues like polyps, tumors, and inflammatory bowel disease.

• Breast surgery: Performing biopsies, lumpectomies, and mastectomies.