General Surgery Specialists in Montana

Billings (36)Missoula (21)Kalispell (20)Bozeman (11)Great Falls (11)
Helena (8)Glasgow (7)Havre (6)Sidney (6)Anaconda (5)Fort Harrison (5)Hamilton (5)Whitefish (5)Glendive (4)Miles City (4)Polson (4)Butte (3)

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 150 specialists practicing General Surgery in Montana with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 41 hospitals in Montana with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Saint Patrick Hospital, St. Vincent Healthcare and Kalispell Regional Medical Center.