Your Surgeon is Certified by the American Board of Surgery

A surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Surgery has training, knowledge, and experience related to the diagnosis and comprehensive management of surgical conditions in the areas listed below. This includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as the treatment of complications in these areas. General surgeons are trained in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery and endoscopy -- surgical techniques using telescopic instruments to examine or treat internal organs -- which are commonly used in surgical management.

Areas in which general surgeons provide care:

Digestive tract: Esophagus, stomach, small bowel, large bowel, and rectom
Abdomen: Stomach, diaphragm, bilary tract, liver, pancreas, spleen, and all types of hernias
Breast: All types of benign and malignant disease
Endocrine system: Thyroid and parathyroid glands, pancreas and adrenal glands
Head and neck surgery: Trauma and vascular, endocrine, birth defect, and malignant disorders
Pediatric surgery: Surgical care for children of all ages, including newborns
Surgical critical care: Care of critically ill patients with surgical conditions requiring intensive care
Surgical oncology: Surgical management of cancer treatment and coordination of all aspects of cancer care
Trauma and burns: All phases of care for the injured or burned patients from the emergency dept. to rehabilitation, including intensive care
Vascular surgery: Arteries and veins, including vascular access surgery for kidney dialysis patines and vascular surgery emergencies