35 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Athens, GA
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 35 specialists practicing General Surgery in Athens, GA with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 17 hospitals near Athens, GA with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Saint Mary's Hospital and St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital.
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Dr. Cody Gunn, MD
Specialty: General Surgery658 N Chase St Ste 201Athens, GA 306011.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Eva Moore, MD
Specialty: General Surgery740 Prince Ave Ste 1BAthens, GA 306060.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
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Specialty: General Surgery740 Prince Ave Ste 8AAthens, GA 306061.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Russell Pruitt, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. James Griffin, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1010 Prince Ave Ste 200Athens, GA 306061.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Stephen Lober, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2325 Prince AveAthens, GA 306062.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Mohammed Obeidin, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1010 Prince Ave Ste 400Athens, GA 306061.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Karen Maffei, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1050 Thomas AveWatkinsville, GA 306776.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Ryan Katz, MD
Specialty: General Surgery740 Prince Ave Ste 2Athens, GA 306060.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Riikka Mohorn, MD
Specialty: General Surgery242 King Ave Ste 220Athens, GA 306061.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Michael Shotwell, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1010 Prince Ave Ste 400Athens, GA 306061.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sergio Mejias, MD
Specialty: General Surgery740 Prince Ave Ste 2Athens, GA 306060.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. William Lawrence, MD
Specialty: General Surgery740 Prince Ave Ste 2Athens, GA 306060.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Thomas Eustis, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayDr. Kathleen Jeffery, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1230 Baxter StAthens, GA 306062.0 miles awayDr. Vincent Maffei, MD
Specialty: General Surgery784 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sarah Ashford, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste OAthens, GA 306062.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Aaron Carr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery740 Prince Ave Ste 2Athens, GA 306060.9 miles awayDr. James Parramore, MD
Specialty: General Surgery740 Prince Ave Ste 2Athens, GA 306060.9 miles awayDr. Matthew Alter, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayDr. Danny Harrison, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayDr. Rembert McElhannon, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayDr. Thomas Hawk Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery740 Prince Ave Ste 8AAthens, GA 306061.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Cara Hudson, DO
Specialty: General Surgery242 King Ave Ste 130Athens, GA 306061.5 miles awayDr. Jason Pfluke, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayDr. Maureen Haley, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayDr. Michael Kelly, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1180 Resurgence Dr Ste 100Watkinsville, GA 306776.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Robert Moore, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayDr. Mark Costantino, MD
Specialty: General Surgery195 KING AVEAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayDr. Ashlee Kimbrell, MD
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery740 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Graham Mercier, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 2000Athens, GA 306063.1 miles awayDr. Gregory Delaurier, MD
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery1010 Prince Ave Ste 100Athens, GA 306061.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Fia Yi, MD
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 700Athens, GA 306073.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Sarah Everett, PA-C
Specialty: General Surgery1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 306061.4 miles awayDr. Toby Tally, MD
Specialty: General Surgery108 Spear RdAthens, GA 306021.8 miles away