9 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Hazard, KY
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 9 specialists practicing General Surgery in Hazard, KY with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Hazard, KY with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical Center and Christ Hospital.
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Dr. Chad Brashear, DO
Specialty: General Surgery102 Medical Center Dr Ste 101Hazard, KY 417012.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: General Surgery102 MEDICAL CENTER DRHazard, KY 417012.2 miles awayDr. Lyudmila Pupkova, MD
Specialty: General Surgery210 Black Gold Blvd Ste 102Hazard, KY 417011.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Varkey Chacko, MD
Specialty: General Surgery100 Airport Gardens RdHazard, KY 417012.2 miles awayDr. Gregory Carpenter, MD
Specialty: General Surgery100 Airport Gardens Rd Ste 311Hazard, KY 417011.6 miles awayDr. Taha Mallick, MD
Specialty: General Surgery100 Airport Gardens RdHazard, KY 417012.2 miles awayDr. Taranjeet Kaur, MD
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery102 MEDICAL CENTER DRHazard, KY 417012.2 miles awayDr. Mohammad Chaudhry, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1908 N Main St Ste 240Hazard, KY 417010.7 miles away