The Department is a major provider of acute surgical care and tertiary and quaternary surgical services. We provide comprehensive surgical services in general and surgical subspecialties including endovascular surgery, surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, surgical endoscopy, trauma and liver transplant. The general surgery department provides a full range of elective and emergency services for patients. Surgery for common surgical conditions such as skin lesions, hernias of all types and gallstone disease. Many of these conditions can be treated by laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. Our experienced general surgeons and medical professionals will work with you and your primary care physician to diagnose your condition and develop a treatment plan customized to your needs.
We specialize in surgical and nonsurgical treatments including, but not limited to: Laparoscopic surgery, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colectomy, hernia repair, splenectomy, gastrostomy tube (G-tube) placement, nissen fundoplication, common bile duct exploration and other advanced procedures, Surgical management of diseases of the liver, colon, spleen, pancreas, gall bladder, bile duct and endocrine and vascular systems, including gallbladder disease, appendicitis, venous disease, infections and cancer of the thyroid, parathyroid, small intestine and stomach, Endoscopic evaluation, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and surgical treatment of upper gastrointestinal and small bowel disorders, including ulcers, hernias, gastritis, GI bleeding and reflux, Other procedures, including tracheostomy, single-incision surgery, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, breast biopsy, lipoma/cyst excisions and minor outpatient procedures such as abscess drainage and hemorrhoid treatment