78 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Baton Rouge, LA
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 78 specialists practicing General Surgery in Baton Rouge, LA with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 46 hospitals near Baton Rouge, LA with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet.
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Dr. V Antoine Keller, MD
Specialty: Robotic Surgery8888 Summa Ave Fl 3Baton Rouge, LA 708096.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Karen Paul, MD
Specialty: General Surgery12525 Perkins Rd # BBaton Rouge, LA 708108.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Kelly Renee Finan, MD
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 507Baton Rouge, LA 708085.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sidney Ross, MD
Specialty: General Surgery8595 Picardy Ave Ste 235Baton Rouge, LA 708095.9 miles away
Dr. Kenneth Champagne, MD
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery5959 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVDBaton Rouge, LA 708168.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Mark Hausmann, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology6400 Perkins Rd Bldg DBaton Rouge, LA 708084.7 miles away
Dr. Vance Albaugh, MD
Specialty: General Surgery6400 Perkins RdBaton Rouge, LA 708084.9 miles awayDr. Lynsey Daniels, MD
Specialty: General Surgery7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612Baton Rouge, LA 708085.3 miles awayDr. Mohamad Masoumy, MD
Specialty: General Surgery9001 Summa Ave Ste 342Baton Rouge, LA 708096.7 miles awayDr. Jerome Volk III, MD
Specialty: General Surgery9001 Summa Ave Ste 342Baton Rouge, LA 708096.7 miles awayDr. Joseph Zito, MD
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 2003BBaton Rouge, LA 708085.3 miles awayDr. Johnathan Wise, MD
Specialty: Robotic Surgery3401 North Blvd Ste 410Baton Rouge, LA 708062.0 miles away
Dr. William Weldon, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3178 MCCARROLL DRBaton Rouge, LA 708094.9 miles awayKatherine Carpenter Crotwell, NP
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206Covington, LA 704335.3 miles away
Dr. Edward Chiasson, MD
Specialty: General Surgery7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 700Baton Rouge, LA 708085.4 miles awayDr. Ryan King, MD
Specialty: General Surgery5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 708085.5 miles away
