General Surgery

Also commonly called an appendectomy, this surgical procedure removes the appendix when it becomes inflamed due to appendicitis.

When the median nerve in your wrist is compressed, it can cause numbness, tingling, and pain. Carpal tunnel surgery by a general surgeon can fix this issue.

A cyst can be found in various tissues in the body and is filled with liquid or gas. A lipoma is a benign tumor that is made of fat tissue. A general surgeon can remove these if they become hard to live with.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. Reflux surgery fixes the issue so the acid can’t flow into the esophagus.

Often called a cholecystectomy, gallbladder removal is a common and safe procedure to treat conditions such as gallstones, inflammation, or gallbladder disease.

A screening colonoscopy may be recommended as a screening test for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. A colonoscopy may also be recommended by your doctor to evaluate for symptoms such as bleeding and chronic diarrhea. A colonoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of your large intestine (colon) for abnormalities with a thin flexible tube called a colonoscope. Learn more about gastroenterology services >

Upper endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first portion of the small intestine). Your doctor will use a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope, which has its own lens and light source, and will view the images on a video monitor. Upper endoscopy helps your doctor evaluate symptoms of upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing. It’s also the best test for finding the cause of bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract. Learn more about gastroenterology services >

A hernia is when organs or tissue come out of a weak spot in your abdominal wall. A general surgeon can repair a hernia.

Our general surgeons can help treat breast cancer using a mastectomy (removal of the breast) or lumpectomy (removal of the cancer from the breast).

We offer varicose vein and venous insufficiency treatment options. A surgical consultation will identify the likely nature of your vein disease and discuss minimally invasive surgical treatment options to correct your venous disease. It is an outpatient procedure with a timely recovery. We also offer chemotherapy port catheter placement for patients in need of cancer treatment close to home.

A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix, which treats uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, or endometriosis.

Tubal ligation is where a general surgeon closes a woman’s fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy.

Also known as oophorectomy, ovary removal can treat ovarian cancer, cysts, or other gynecological conditions.