16 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Oakland, ME
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 16 specialists practicing General Surgery in Oakland, ME with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 7 hospitals near Oakland, ME with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Mainegeneral Medical Center, Northern Light Inland Hospital and Beverly Hospital.
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Dr. George Elias, DO
Specialty: General Surgery200 Kennedy Memorial DrWaterville, ME 049012.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Peter Gill, MD
Specialty: General Surgery180 Kennedy Memorial Dr Ste 304Waterville, ME 049012.8 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: General Surgery200 Kennedy Memorial DrWaterville, ME 049012.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Zulara Wahla, MD
Specialty: General Surgery149 North St Ofc 14Waterville, ME 049013.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Aaron Kirby, MD
Specialty: General Surgery200 Kennedy Memorial DrWaterville, ME 049012.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Craig Thompson, MD
Specialty: General Surgery222 Kennedy Memorial DrWaterville, ME 049012.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Sam Pakraftar, MD
Specialty: General Surgery149 North StWaterville, ME 049013.8 miles awayDr. Ian Reight, MD
Specialty: General Surgery149 North StWaterville, ME 049013.8 miles awayDr. Connie Lutkevich, MD
Specialty: General Surgery149 North St Ofc MdfpWaterville, ME 049013.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Hanumareddy Nandakumar, MD
Specialty: General Surgery149 North StWaterville, ME 049013.8 miles awayDr. Kevin Price, MD
Specialty: General Surgery149 North StWaterville, ME 049013.8 miles awayDr. Brian Gillis, DO
Specialty: Colorectal Surgery8 Water StOakland, ME 049630.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. John Margolis, MD
Specialty: General Surgery200 Kennedy Memorial DrWaterville, ME 049012.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Durr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery180 Kennedy Memorial Dr Ste 101Waterville, ME 049012.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sheridan Oldham, MD
Specialty: General Surgery325D Kennedy Memorial Dr Ste DWaterville, ME 049012.5 miles awayDr. Alexander Wall III, MD
Specialty: General Surgery463 MANCHESTER RDBelgrade, ME 049179.7 miles away