27 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Chico, CA
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 27 specialists practicing General Surgery in Chico, CA with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 20 hospitals near Chico, CA with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Enloe Medical Center, Oroville Hospital and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
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Dr. Scott Schneider, MD
Specialty: General Surgery251 Cohasset Rd Ste 320Chico, CA 959261.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Heidi Gorsuch-Rafferty, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Milton Retamozo, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1600 Esplanade Ste CChico, CA 959260.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Denis Westphal, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1026 Mangrove Ave Ste 10Chico, CA 959260.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Steven Perrins Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1600 Esplanade Ste CChico, CA 959260.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Erik Simchuk, MD
Specialty: General Surgery251 Cohasset Rd Ste 310Chico, CA 959261.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Frederick Collins, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayDr. Keith Cavaness, DO
Specialty: General Surgery265 Cohasset Rd Ste 140Chico, CA 959261.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Ben Hunt, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1600 Esplanade Ste CChico, CA 959260.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Norris Cleek, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayDr. John Lam, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Deron Ludwig, MD
Specialty: General Surgery251 Cohasset Rd Ste 310Chico, CA 959261.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Soumya Pai, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayDr. Lydia Schrader, MD
Specialty: General Surgery265 Cohasset Rd Ste 170Chico, CA 959261.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Edward Chough, MD
Specialty: General Surgery375 Cohasset RdChico, CA 959261.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Farabi Hussain, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1600 Esplanade Ste CChico, CA 959260.9 miles awayDr. William Bandy, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Timothy Merino II, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1600 Esplanade Ste CChico, CA 959260.9 miles awayDr. Krislyn Foster, DO
Specialty: General Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayDr. Melissa Dawson, DO
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology1405 Magnolia Ave Unit AChico, CA 959260.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Richard Matthews, MD
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery1700 EsplanadeChico, CA 959261.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kevin Dorsey-Tyler, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2 Governors Ln Ste AChico, CA 959261.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Wissam Halabi, MD
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Karen Beatrice Ching, MD
Specialty: Breast Surgery1720 Esplanade Ste BChico, CA 959261.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Michael Fealk, DO
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Akiba Green, DO
Specialty: Obstetric & Gynecologic Surgery1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 959260.8 miles awayDr. Ronald Becker, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1430 Esplanade Ste 10Chico, CA 959260.7 miles away