A general surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body.  The surgeon establishes the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and critically ill surgical patient.

The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures.  A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist.  (Source:  The American Board of Medical Specialties)

General Surgeons:

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• Paul Hoffman, MD
• Annick Kaufman, MD
• B. Monte Stewart, MD