10 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Greenwood, SC
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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 10 specialists practicing General Surgery in Greenwood, SC with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 8 hospitals near Greenwood, SC with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Self Regional Healthcare, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital.
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Dr. Michael Love, MD
Specialty: General Surgery501 Epting AveGreenwood, SC 296461.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Anit Vettukattil, MD
Specialty: General Surgery160 Academy AveGreenwood, SC 296461.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: General Surgery160 Academy AveGreenwood, SC 296461.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Konsek, MD
Specialty: General Surgery160 Academy AveGreenwood, SC 296461.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Scott Gibson, MD
Specialty: General Surgery160 Academy AveGreenwood, SC 296461.0 miles awayDr. Ryan Bolt, DO
Specialty: General Surgery160 Academy AveGreenwood, SC 296461.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kevin Carson, MD
Specialty: General Surgery138 Wells AveGreenwood, SC 296460.9 miles awayDr. Edward Rapp, MD
Specialty: Laparoscopic Surgery501 Epting AveGreenwood, SC 296461.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. David Colangione, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1325 Spring StGreenwood, SC 296461.1 miles awayDr. Francis Mappin, MD
Specialty: General Surgery303 W Alexander Ave Ste EGreenwood, SC 296461.2 miles away