16 Results forGeneral Surgeons near San Luis Obispo, 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 16 specialists practicing General Surgery in San Luis Obispo, CA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 6 hospitals near San Luis Obispo, CA with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center.
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Dr. Craig Canfield, MD
Specialty: General Surgery35 Casa St Ste 370San Luis Obispo, CA 934050.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1304 Ella St Ste ASan Luis Obispo, CA 934010.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: The Weight Loss Surgery Institute of the Central Coast is an accredited Center of Excellence that provides comprehensive care to bariatric patients. Weight loss surgery has the capability to improve weight related medical problems and transform the overall quality of a patient's lives. Dr. McCloskey has been a bariatric surgeon for over 10 years and has performed over 2000 cases. She strives to provide excellent medical and surgical care of patients as they continue to achieve their weight loss goals Treatment of patients using Minimally Invasive and Advanced Laparoscopic techniques to minimize pain, maximize outcome, and speed recovery for most conditions.
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Howard Hayashi, MD
Specialty: General Surgery77 Casa St Ste 103San Luis Obispo, CA 934050.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Eric Salinger, MD
Specialty: General Surgery77 Casa St Ste 103San Luis Obispo, CA 934050.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Bolivar, MD
Specialty: General Surgery77 Casa St Ste 103San Luis Obispo, CA 934050.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Scott Adams, DPM
Specialty: General Surgery862 Meinecke Ave Ste 204San Luis Obispo, CA 934050.6 miles awayDr. Edwin Hayashi, MD
Specialty: General Surgery77 Casa St Ste 103San Luis Obispo, CA 934050.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD
Specialty: General Surgery77 Casa St Ste 103San Luis Obispo, CA 934050.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Farah Mansuri, MD
Specialty: General Surgery77 Casa St Ste 103San Luis Obispo, CA 934050.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Christopher Byrne, DPM
Specialty: General Surgery1551 Bishop St Ste 310CSan Luis Obispo, CA 934011.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Yolanda Batin-Van Rooyen, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1010 Murray AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 934050.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Stephen Tidik, MD
Specialty: General Surgery77 Casa St Ste 103San Luis Obispo, CA 934050.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. James Carr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1551 Bishop St Ste 220San Luis Obispo, CA 934011.3 miles awayDr. Abigail Zinn, MD
Specialty: General Surgery77 Casa StSan Luis Obispo, CA 934050.5 miles awayDr. Susan Schommer, MD
Specialty: General Surgery194 SEACLIFF DRPismo Beach, CA 934498.8 miles awayDr. Nancy Pawlik, MD
Specialty: General Surgery437 Marsh StSan Luis Obispo, CA 934010.7 miles away