7 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Frankfort, KY
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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 7 specialists practicing General Surgery in Frankfort, KY with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 3 hospitals near Frankfort, KY with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Clarinda Regional Health Center and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital.
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- 1023 New Moody Ln Ste 202La Grange, KY 4003131 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.
- 4001 Kresge Way Ste 200Louisville, KY 4020741 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.
- 4001 Kresge Way Ste 200Louisville, KY 4020741 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.
Dr. Bryan Shouse, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1 Physicians ParkFrankfort, KY 406012.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Steven Vallance, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1 Physicians ParkFrankfort, KY 406012.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: General Surgery1 Physicians ParkFrankfort, KY 406012.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Susan Yelich, MD
Specialty: General Surgery299 Kings Daughters DrFrankfort, KY 406012.9 miles awayDr. John Stewart II, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4200 Lawrenceburg RdFrankfort, KY 406015.0 miles awayDr. Laura Bagwell, MD
Specialty: General Surgery100 Sower Blvd Ste 202Frankfort, KY 406011.7 miles awayDr. Willis McKee Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery279 Kings Daughters Dr Ste 100Frankfort, KY 406012.8 miles away