363 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Royal Oak, MI

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 repairgallbladder 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 363 specialists practicing General Surgery in Royal Oak, MI with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 122 hospitals near Royal Oak, MI with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Henry Ford Hospital and Ascension Providence Hospital - Southfield Campus.

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