15 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Cookeville, TN
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 15 specialists practicing General Surgery in Cookeville, TN with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 8 hospitals near Cookeville, TN with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cumberland Medical Center and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay.
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Dr. Timothy Powell, MD
Specialty: General Surgery406 N Whitney Ave Ste 5Cookeville, TN 385010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Charles Huddleston, MD
Specialty: General Surgery203 N Cedar AveCookeville, TN 385010.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: General Surgery120 Walnut Commons Ln Ste CCookeville, TN 385011.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeffrey Moore, MD
Specialty: General Surgery203 N Cedar AveCookeville, TN 385010.5 miles awayDr. Chinmay Majmundar, MD
Specialty: General Surgery145 W 4th St Ste 102Cookeville, TN 385010.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeffrey McCarter, MD
Specialty: General Surgery203 N Cedar AveCookeville, TN 385010.5 miles awayDr. Scott Copeland, MD
Specialty: General Surgery203 N Cedar Ave Ste ACookeville, TN 385010.5 miles awayDr. Marcella McLarty, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1 Medical Center BlvdCookeville, TN 385010.7 miles awayDr. Danny Harrison, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1 Medical Center BlvdCookeville, TN 385010.7 miles awayDr. Tony Haley, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1 Medical Center BlvdCookeville, TN 385010.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. George Ivey III, MD
Specialty: General Surgery701 COUNTY SERVICES DRCookeville, TN 385011.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Makkalon Em, MD
Specialty: General Surgery145 W 4th St Ste 102Cookeville, TN 385010.7 miles awayDr. Bert Geer, DO
Specialty: Minimally Invasive Surgery100 W 3rd StCookeville, TN 385010.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
William Swafford, PA-C
Specialty: General Surgery120 Walnut Commons Ln Ste CCookeville, TN 385011.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Richard West, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1100 England DrCookeville, TN 385011.9 miles away