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What is a General Surgeon?
Introduction
A general surgeon is a doctor who specializes in surgical procedures. They are trained to care for the whole patient in all the ways necessary, including surgery.
General surgeons perform surgeries for a wide range of common conditions, such as those of the digestive tract and abdomen.
Duties
General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the alimentary canal and abdominal contents, including the:
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Liver
Surgery is any procedure that alters body tissues to diagnose or treat a medical condition.
Team
A general surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes an:
- Anesthesiologist
- Surgical nurses
- Surgical technologists
Reasons to See a General Surgeon
You may need to see a general surgeon if you have a condition that requires surgery, such as:
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis
- Hernia
- Colon cancer
- Breast cancer