24 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Hattiesburg, MS
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 24 specialists practicing General Surgery in Hattiesburg, MS with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 10 hospitals near Hattiesburg, MS with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Forrest General Hospital, Merit Health Wesley and Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills.
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Dr. Wesley Girod, MD
Specialty: General Surgery5001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 394024.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Joseph Hurston Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery105 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394012.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: General Surgery105 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394012.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Brian Hamilton, MD
Specialty: General Surgery139 FAIRFIELD DRHattiesburg, MS 394024.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. John Brahan, MD
Specialty: General Surgery6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 394012.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. John Johnson III, MD
Specialty: General Surgery6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 394012.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Neal Holm, MD
Specialty: General Surgery105 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394012.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. George Azar, MD
Specialty: General Surgery5001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 394024.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Boris Cehajic, MD
Specialty: General Surgery105 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394012.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Orlando Andy Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery105 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394012.5 miles awayDr. Nathan Compton, MD
Specialty: General Surgery5001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 394024.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Brent Wheeler, MD
Specialty: General Surgery6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 394012.3 miles awayDr. Robert Stringer, MD
Specialty: General Surgery6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 394012.3 miles awayDr. William Donald, MD
Specialty: General Surgery6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 394012.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. William Whitehead, MD
Specialty: General Surgery415 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394012.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Lewis Hatten, MD
Specialty: General Surgery415 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394012.5 miles awayDr. Joshua Holifield, DO
Specialty: General Surgery5001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 394024.5 miles awayDr. Daniel Smith, MD
Specialty: General Surgery105 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394012.5 miles awayDr. Marcos Rosado, DO
Specialty: General Surgery105 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394012.5 miles awayDr. Joseph Varner Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery139 FAIRFIELD DRHattiesburg, MS 394024.7 miles awayDr. William Bowles, DO
Specialty: General Surgery6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 394012.3 miles awayDr. Alex Touchstone, DDS
Specialty: General Surgery802 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 394022.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Kate Aseme, MD
Specialty: General Surgery6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 394012.3 miles awayDr. George McGee, MD
Specialty: General Surgery6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 394012.3 miles away