41 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Fairfield, OH
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 41 specialists practicing General Surgery in Fairfield, OH with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 29 hospitals near Fairfield, OH with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Bethesda North Hospital, Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital and Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital.
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- 4040 ROOSEVELT BLVDMiddletown, OH 4504416 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Biography: Daniel Butler, MD, FACS graduated from University of Indiana School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. He completed residency from Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Butler is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Butler is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons and a member of Throckmorton Surgical Society, The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and American Trauma Society. He has practiced at Roosevelt Surgical Associates and for more than 25 years and served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 30 years.
- 4040 ROOSEVELT BLVDMiddletown, OH 4504416 miles away
Biography: Bo-Kyu Kim, MD graduated from Indiana School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. He completed his general surgery residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Kim is board certified in general surgery.
- 4040 ROOSEVELT BLVDMiddletown, OH 4504416 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Biography: Heather Adkins, MD, FACS graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, OH. She completed her general surgery residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Adkins is Fellow of American College of Surgeons. She is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Adkins participates in MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center, at Premier Health.
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