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Learn more about General Surgeons and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about General Surgeons
A general surgeon specializes in the surgical care of diseases, injuries and deformities affecting the abdomen, breasts, digestive tract, endocrine system, and skin. General surgeons treat many conditions affecting adults and children, including appendicitis, bowel obstruction, breast and colon cancer, gallstones, hernias, and pancreatitis.
A general surgeon typically:
- Evaluates the patient's medical history and determines if surgery is necessary
- Teaches patients the surgical procedure to be performed, how to prepare for surgery, and what to expect during recovery
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
- Performs exploratory procedures, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy and laparoscopy
- Performs a variety of surgeries, such as appendectomy, weight loss surgery, bowel obstruction repair, gallbladder removal, hemorrhoid repair, hernia repair, mastectomy, and thyroidectomy
General surgeons may also be known by their area of expertise, such as gastrointestinal surgeon, cancer surgeon, or trauma surgeon. General surgeons may also be referred to simply as a surgeon.
There are 93 specialists practicing General Surgery in Alaska with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 22 hospitals in Alaska with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Alaska Regional Hospital, Alaska Native Medical Center and Mat-su Regional Medical Center.
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Dr. Robert Artwohl, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3300 Providence DrAnchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Marilyn Sandford, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3851 Piper St Ste U462Anchorage, AK 99508Biography: This provider is accepting telehealth visits
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Specialty: General Surgery2925 Debarr Rd Ste D-350Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Dr. Johnson’s focus is on the compassionate care of patients with ailments that fall within the broad envelope of General Surgery, with special emphasis on comprehensive benign and malignant breast diseases.
Dr. Nathan Kincaid, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2855 Old Highway 5 Ste 108Blue Ridge, GA 30513Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David King, MD
Specialty: General Surgery240 Hospital Pl Ste 305Soldotna, AK 99669Dr. David Wrigley, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3300 Providence Dr Ste 213Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Charles Portera, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3851 Piper St Ste U230Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Tak-Ming Ko, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1919 Lathrop St Ste 210Fairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Dante Conley, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1001 Noble StFairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. David Fredenberg, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Timothy Teslow, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1275 Sadler Way Ste 102Fairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Madhu Prasad, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2925 Debarr Rd Ste D350Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Far North Surgery provides care and treatment to patients needing solutions that are within the broad envelope of general surgery with special focus on surgical oncology and endocrine surgery. We are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care and tec
Dr. Brent Taylor, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 400Palmer, AK 99645Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Gregory Hough, MD
Specialty: General Surgery240 Hospital Pl Ste 305Soldotna, AK 99669Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Marcus Wever, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3100 Tongass AveKetchikan, AK 99901Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3340 Providence Dr Ste 359Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: <p>~ A compassionate general surgeon who not only cares about a patient's surgical needs but also their overall health and well being. Ensures patients are well informed and all their questions have been answered prior to any type of surgery. </p> <p>~ Has been in practice since 1997.</p> <p>~ Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course director and instructor since 1995. ATLS State Faculty since 2015.</p> <p>~ Master of Science in Infectious Disease</p> <p>~ Credentialed at Surgery Center of Anchorage and Alaska Surgery Center in addition to Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital.</p> <p>~ One of the few female general surgeons in Anchorage.</p> <p>~ Enjoys the great outdoors of Alaska including hiking, biking, kayaking and skiing.</p>
Dr. John Muffoletto, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2751 Debarr Rd Ste 290Anchorage, AK 99508Care Philosophy: We look forward to providing our patients exceptional surgical care with a personal touch.
Dr. Abraham Tsigonis, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1717 W Cowles StFairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ashok Rai, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2841 Debarr Rd Ste A22Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Above all else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life As we would for our most cherished loved one.
Dr. Jason Lattin, MD
Specialty: General Surgery240 Hospital Pl Ste 305Soldotna, AK 99669Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Garth Lecheminant, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 450Palmer, AK 99645Dr. Jeffrey Congdon, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1201 N Muldoon RdAnchorage, AK 99504Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Richard Stein, MD
Specialty: General Surgery5105 Som Center Rd Ste 107Willoughby, OH 44094Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Iuliana Bobanga, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 450Palmer, AK 99645Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Debra Kontny, DO
Specialty: General Surgery2741 Debarr Rd Ste C415Anchorage, AK 99508Care Philosophy: Alaska Surgical Arts approaches each patient with the healing art of surgery. We view each patient as an individual, with their own special needs, and use expert surgical techniques to adopt a respective approach for their surgery.
Dr. Sharon Schaefer, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 300Palmer, AK 99645Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Boling, DO
Specialty: General Surgery203 W Pioneer Ave # 2Homer, AK 99603Dr. Mark Thorndike, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Grant Searles, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 350Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: This provider is accepting telehealth visits
Dr. Thomas Knolmayer, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3220 Providence Dr Ste E3-040Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. Mark Kowal, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1919 Lathrop St Ste 202Fairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. David Miller, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3268 Hospital Dr Ste CJuneau, AK 99801Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Benjamin Miller, DO
Specialty: General Surgery3225 Hospital Dr Unit 101AJuneau, AK 99801Dr. Victoria Murdock, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3851 Piper St Ste U230Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kristin Flowers, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1650 Cowles StFairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Steven Floerchinger, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3220 Providence Dr Ste E3-040Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Peter Marbarger, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2751 Debarr Rd Ste 200Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Edward Rosenzweig, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeffrey Larsen, MD
Specialty: General Surgery300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 360Smyrna, TN 37167Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. William Montano, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1919 Lathrop St Ste 204Fairbanks, AK 99701Dr. Justin Clark, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3909 Arctic Blvd Ste 101Anchorage, AK 99503Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. James Sayer, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4209 Hohe StHomer, AK 99603Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Pamela Gruchacz, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3225 Hospital Dr Unit 101AJuneau, AK 99801Dr. Shannon Gulley, MD
Specialty: General Surgery425 E Dahlia Ave Ste JPalmer, AK 99645Dr. Jeff Ryan, MD
Specialty: General Surgery7559 N Tongass HwyKetchikan, AK 99901Dr. Michael Todd, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2401 E 42nd Ave Ste 101Anchorage, AK 99508Care Philosophy: Our goal is to provide excellent, personalized, local care for patients seeking weight loss surgery. By strictly adhering to the recommendations and guidelines of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery (ASMBS). We strive to assist you on your chosen journey through weight loss surgery.
Dr. Armen Roupenian, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2521 E Mountain Village Dr # 424Wasilla, AK 99654Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Joseph Livengood, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1650 Cowles StFairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Judith Whitcomb, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3300 Providence Dr Ste 108Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Wonderlich Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1060 Gaffney RdFort Wainwright, AK 99703Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeffrey Roaten, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 206Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: We work as a team to satisfy our purpose of Making A Positive Difference In Every Patient's Life. We work hard to make that happen and trust that will be your experience with us.
Dr. Bijiibaa Garrison, MD
Specialty: General Surgery222 Tongass DrSitka, AK 99835Dr. Joseph Llewellyn, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 300Palmer, AK 99645Dr. Janet Abadir, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1915 E Rezanof DrKodiak, AK 99615Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Morrow, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 450Palmer, AK 99645Dr. Frank Sacco, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Dr. Alan Sears, MD
Specialty: General Surgery615 Fairhurst StSterling, CO 80751Dr. Frances Wilson, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Dr. Jennifer Schmidt, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3315 N Seminary StGalesburg, IL 61401Dr. Charles Baldwin, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Dr. Marc Connelly, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Dr. Sean Lee, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3909 Arctic Blvd Ste 101Anchorage, AK 99503Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff