101 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Wichita, KS
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 101 specialists practicing General Surgery in Wichita, KS with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 55 hospitals near Wichita, KS with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Wesley Medical Center, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER.
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- 551 N Hillside St Ste 201Wichita, KS 672142.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
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- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: My philosophy of care is very simple. I try to treat everybody like it's my loved one in that bed. So every move I make with respect to patient management, I try to explore all of the options and advocate for the best treatment to maintain quality of life.
- 818 N Emporia St Ste 200Wichita, KS 672140.8 miles away
Biography: Dr. Max Shapiro, MD is a General Surgery Specialist. He is 34 years old and has been practicing for 1 years. Dr. Max Shapiro, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER.
- 818 N Emporia St Ste 200Wichita, KS 672140.8 miles away
Biography: Dr. Brady J. Werth is a general surgeon specializing in the treatment of conditions throughout the entire body utilizing minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures as well as traditional surgery. He treats conditions of the endocrine glands (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands), issues of the hernia and gallbladder, as well as GERD and other conditions. A native Kansan, Dr. Werth received his medical degree from and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita.
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