Georgia (GA) General Surgery Doctors and Physicians
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Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are thyroid disorders, breast disease, breast cancer, hernia, cystic fibrosis, Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Cirrhosis, lymphoma, Colorectal cancer, Thyroid cancer, Hirschsprung's disease, Adhesions, Volvulus, Kidney cancer, Morbid obesity, Chronic renal failure, Meconium ileus, Meckel's diverticulum, and Toxic megacolon.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including breast reconstruction, breast surgery, mastectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery, laser surgery, thyroid surgery, microsurgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, da Vinci Surgical System, Bypass Surgery, cryosurgery, Kidney transplant, Whipple procedure, Cholecystectomy, Resection, robotic surgery, Liver transplant, Bariatric surgery, abdominal surgery, and Appendectomy.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including endoscopy, biopsy, Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), x-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Cardiac Stress Test, Upper GI (Barium Swallow), Lower GI (Barium Enema), and fecal occult bloodtest.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Georgia has
887 practicing
general surgeons. Broken out by city, general surgery doctor density
in Acworth is 2,
in Albany is 15,
in Alma is 1,
in Alpharetta is 15,
in Americus is 1,
in Atlanta is 259,
in Austell is 12,
in Bainbridge is 1,
in Baxley is 2,
in Blue Ridge is 2,
in Bremen is 1,
in Brunswick is 6,
in Buford is 2,
in Cairo is 2,
in Calhoun is 3,
in Canton is 5,
in Carrollton is 5,
in Cartersville is 5,
in Chatsworth is 1,
in Commerce is 1,
in Conyers is 7,
in Cordele is 4,
in Cornelia is 1,
in Covington is 3,
in Cumming is 9,
in Cuthbert is 1,
in Dahlonega is 4,
in Dallas is 1,
in Dalton is 9,
in Dawsonville is 2,
in Decatur is 25,
in Douglas is 3,
in Douglasville is 5,
in Dublin is 8,
in Duluth is 7,
in East Point is 6,
in Eastman is 1,
in Eatonton is 1,
in Elberton is 1,
in Ellijay is 1,
in Fayetteville is 9,
in Fort Oglethorpe is 5,
in Fort Valley is 1,
in Gainesville is 16,
in Greensboro is 3,
in Griffin is 11,
in Hartwell is 2,
in Hawkinsville is 3,
in Hazlehurst is 1,
in Hinesville is 3,
in Hiram is 1,
in Jackson is 1,
in Jasper is 1,
in Jesup is 1,
in Jonesboro is 3,
in Kingsland is 1,
in Lagrange is 7,
in Lawrenceville is 11,
in Lithonia is 3,
in Macon is 58,
in Marietta is 30,
in Mcdonough is 1,
in Milledgeville is 8,
in Monroe is 3,
in Montezuma is 1,
in Morrow is 6,
in Moultrie is 4,
in Newnan is 5,
in Norcross is 3,
in Peachtree City is 1,
in Quitman is 1,
in Reidsville is 1,
in Rincon is 2,
in Riverdale is 6,
in Rome is 12,
in Roswell is 6,
in Sandersville is 1,
in Savannah is 44,
in Smyrna is 3,
in Snellville is 5,
in Springfield is 1,
in Statesboro is 5,
in Stockbridge is 4,
in Stone Mountain is 2,
in Suwanee is 1,
in Swainsboro is 2,
in Thomaston is 4,
in Thomasville is 5,
in Thomson is 1,
in Tifton is 5,
in Toccoa is 3,
in Tyrone is 1,
in Valdosta is 11,
in Vidalia is 5,
in Villa Rica is 3,
in Warner Robins is 4,
in Waycross is 4,
in Waynesboro is 1,
in Winder is 2,
and in Woodstock is 3.
Georgia Information
Georgia is rich in history, from its statehood in 1788, to its tobacco plantations, to its civil rights memorials. Atlanta is its vibrant capital city, and it offers a myriad of music, arts, sports and nightlife. While in Atlanta, visit the world’s largest aquarium, the Woodruff Arts Center, or the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Ride the Old Town Trolley in Savannah, and listen to some live jazz and blues at one of Savannah’s many festivals.
Georgia’s mountain parks offer hiking, biking, climbing, and other outdoor activities. On Georgia’s coastline, you can go boating, deep sea fishing or kayaking in the Atlantic. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge draws many visitors yearly.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Georgia has a population of 9,072,576.
Of this population, 2,319,806 are under the age of 18
and 865,997 are at or above the age of 65.
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