61 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Edmonds, WA
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 61 specialists practicing General Surgery in Edmonds, WA with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 31 hospitals near Edmonds, WA with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including UW Medical Center - Montlake, Swedish Edmonds Campus and EvergreenHealth Medical Center - Kirkland.
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- 9709 3rd Ave NESeattle, WA 981158.1 miles away
Care Philosophy: My goal is to optimize the health of my patients through the most appropriate means. I believe in working closely with my patients throughout the entire process so that their recovery from surgery is as swift and easy as possible.
- 9709 3rd Ave NESeattle, WA 981158.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: I became a colorectal surgeon to help people in difficult situations and to provide treatment that keeps patient experience front and center. My clinical research enables me to give current medical care and provide my patients with insight into frontline treatment.
- 1145 BroadwaySeattle, WA 9812214 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Through my work I have come to recognize that surgery can be a painful and traumatic event. It is my practice philosophy to carefully listen and address each individual's concerns and fears and to attempt to make the event as comfortable as possible.
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