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:
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 231 specialists practicing General Surgery in Rhode Island with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 24 hospitals in Rhode Island with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including The Miriam Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center and Kent Hospital.
