10 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Waconia, MN
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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 10 specialists practicing General Surgery in Waconia, MN with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Waconia, MN with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Ridgeview Medical Center, Amberwell Hiawatha and Johnson Memorial Hospital.
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- 301 2nd St NENew Prague, MN 5607123 miles away
Biography: Dr. Michael Young, MD is a General Surgery Specialist. He has been practicing for 9 years. Dr. Michael Young, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague.
- 301 2nd St NENew Prague, MN 5607123 miles away
Biography: Danny Luna, PA is a General Surgery Specialist. Danny Luna, PA is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague.
Dr. Kevin Taylor, MD
Specialty: General Surgery500 S Maple StWaconia, MN 553870.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Todd Elftmann, MD
Specialty: General Surgery500 S Maple StWaconia, MN 553870.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Dawn Stapleton, MD
Specialty: General Surgery500 S Maple StWaconia, MN 553870.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Boriana Petkov, MD
Specialty: General Surgery500 S Maple StWaconia, MN 553870.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Timothy Thormodsgard, MD
Specialty: General Surgery500 S Maple StWaconia, MN 553870.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeffrey Baker, MD
Specialty: General Surgery500 S Maple StWaconia, MN 553870.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Eleazar Briones, MD
Specialty: General Surgery400 10th St EWaconia, MN 553870.6 miles awayDr. Gary Sinning, MD
Specialty: General Surgery400 10th St EWaconia, MN 553870.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Edmund Chute, MD
Specialty: General Surgery111 Hundertmark Rd Ste 115NChaska, MN 553189.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Vishal Kudav, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1457 White Oak DrChaska, MN 553189.6 miles away