19 Results forGeneral Surgeons near La Porte, IN
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 19 specialists practicing General Surgery in La Porte, IN with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 8 hospitals near La Porte, IN with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Franciscan Health Michigan City, Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus and Franciscan Health Crown Point.
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Dr. Bruce Stoehr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3500 Franciscan Way Ste 3AMichigan City, IN 463609.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Thomas Shin, MD
Specialty: General Surgery8865 W 400 N Ste 125Michigan City, IN 463608.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Mark Thompson, MD
Specialty: General Surgery900 I StLa Porte, IN 463500.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sandra Wischmeyer, DO
Specialty: General Surgery8865 W 400 N Ste 125Michigan City, IN 463608.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jocelyn Logan, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3500 Franciscan Way Ste 3AMichigan City, IN 463609.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Katherine Goze, MD
Specialty: General Surgery900 I StLa Porte, IN 463500.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Matthew Troy, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1550 S Woodland AveMichigan City, IN 463609.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Jonathan Patterson, DO
Specialty: General Surgery3500 Franciscan Way # 301Michigan City, IN 463609.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. James Siatras, DO
Specialty: General Surgery3500 Franciscan Way Ste 3AMichigan City, IN 463609.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Sha-Ron Jackson-Johnson, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3500 Franciscan Way # 301Michigan City, IN 463609.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. James Cornwell, MD
Specialty: General Surgery900 I StLa Porte, IN 463500.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Christopher Conn, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1331 State St Ste 340La Porte, IN 463500.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Brian Moore, MD
Specialty: General Surgery900 I StLa Porte, IN 463500.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Monica Lorimer, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1007 LincolnwayLa Porte, IN 463500.1 miles awayDr. Cosmina Cristea, DO
Specialty: General Surgery3500 Franciscan Way Ste 3AMichigan City, IN 463609.9 miles awayDr. Aaron Schneider, MD
Specialty: General Surgery3500 Franciscan Way Ste 3AMichigan City, IN 463609.9 miles awayDr. Steven Chmil, MD
Specialty: General Surgery901 Lincolnway Ste 304La Porte, IN 463500.1 miles awayDr. Norbert Schwer, MD
Specialty: General Surgery508 Legacy Plz WLa Porte, IN 463501.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Andrew Martin, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1331 State StLa Porte, IN 463500.3 miles away