ABOUT GENERAL SURGERY

It is a medical discipline that requires knowledge and familiarity with a broad spectrum of diseases that may require surgical intervention.

A General surgeon is experienced in many now considered surgical subspecialties. These includes but not limited to:

1. Alimentary tract

2. Abdomen and it’s contents

3. Breast, skin, and softissue

4. Endocrine (thyroid, salivary glands)

5. Urology

6. Pediatric surgery

7. Trauma/burns

8. Emergency and critical care surgery.