8 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Peterborough, NH
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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 8 specialists practicing General Surgery in Peterborough, NH with an overall average rating of 4.8 stars. There are 13 hospitals near Peterborough, NH with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Monadnock Community Hospital, Catholic Medical Center and Centrastate Medical Center.
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Dr. Brian Kwitkin, MD
Specialty: General Surgery454 Old Street Rd Ste 201Peterborough, NH 034581.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jason Wells, MD
Specialty: General Surgery452 Old Street RdPeterborough, NH 034581.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Specialty: General Surgery454 Old Street Rd Ste 201Peterborough, NH 034581.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jennifer Peppers, MD
Specialty: General Surgery454 Old Street Rd Ste 201Peterborough, NH 034581.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Andrew Wu, MD
Specialty: General Surgery454 Old Street Rd Ste 107Peterborough, NH 034581.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jolita Auguste, MD
Specialty: General Surgery452 Old Street RdPeterborough, NH 034581.4 miles awayDr. David Levene, MD
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology454 Old Street Rd Ste 302Peterborough, NH 034581.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Nicholas Morris Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery454 Old Street Rd Ste 202Peterborough, NH 034581.3 miles away