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Medicover Hospitals - Bangalore
3 General Surgeon
Leading Specialists, Outstanding Care
1. Who is a general surgeon?
A general surgeon is a doctor highly skilled in surgery of a wide range of and most commonly occurring diseases.
2. What are the procedures for which a general surgeon can perform surgery?
A general surgeon performs surgery for digestive tract (oesophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, appendicitis, hernia, gallbladder, breast, skin, and soft tissue and endocrine system.
3. Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?
A surgeon who has completed his training in general surgery and, then specialized in oncology can perform surgery for cancer treatment.
4. How general surgeon is different from a specialist surgeon?
A general surgeon is highly skilled in surgical procedure for various parts of the body. They are also trained in pre, during and post-operative surgical critical care and injury due to accidents. However, a specialist surgeon, after having training in general surgery, gets additional training in a particular speciality related to a specific system of the body. e.g. orthopedic surgery
5. Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?
Removal of appendicitis is called as appendectomy and is a common surgical procedure performed by a general surgeon.
| Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Maruthesh Gowda | 94% | 1926 | 22 | 750 |
| Dr. Sandeep Nayak | 98% | 804 | 27 | 2000 |
| Dr. Ravishankar K S | 100% | 10 | 25 | 850 |
| Dr. Pramod S | 69% | 39 | 20 | 800 |
| Dr. Vamsi Krishna M | 93% | 73 | 28 | 850 |
| Dr. Prashanth C A | 75% | 4 | 23 | 850 |
| Dr. Somyaa Khuller | 97% | 104 | 16 | 1000 |
| Dr. Sangi Reddy | 94% | 31 | 33 | 1000 |
| Dr. Dileep M | 87% | 115 | 16 | 800 |
| Dr. Rajiv Lochan | 100% | 8 | 34 | 1000 |