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There are 450 General Surgeons in Denver, CO and 38% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Abdominal Surgery. Popular hospitals in the area include UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital and Swedish Medical Center.
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  • Accepts new patients (187)
  • Telehealth (67)

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  • 5 Stars (81)
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  • 3 Stars And Higher (213)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (224)
  • 1 Star And Higher (232)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Abdominal Surgery (2)

Affiliated Facility

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  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (45)
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  • Swedish Medical Center (26)
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450 Results for General Surgery near Denver, CO
Recommended Distance Rating: High to Low
Photo: Dr. Anthony Canfield, MD

Dr. Anthony Canfield, MD

General Surgery
4.0 (42)
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Offers telehealth
1.4 mi
Tel: (720) 918-3699
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 918-3699
On staff at Swedish Medical Center
Photo: Dr. John Weaver, MD

Dr. John Weaver, MD

Bariatric Surgery
4.6 (52)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
1.4 mi
Tel: (720) 821-3791
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 821-3791
On staff at Sky Ridge Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Stephanie Miller, MD

Dr. Stephanie Miller, MD

Breast Surgery
4.1 (46)
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Offers telehealth
3.1 mi
Tel: (720) 457-1867
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 457-1867
On staff at Rose Medical Center
Photo: Dr. David Baer, MD

Dr. David Baer, MD

General Surgery
4.1 (17)
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
4.9 mi
Tel: (303) 963-0604
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(303) 963-0604
On staff at Swedish Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Kian Modanlou, MD

Dr. Kian Modanlou, MD

General Surgery
4.9 (33)
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
6.0 mi
Tel: (720) 764-6266
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 764-6266
On staff at Swedish Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Michael Snyder, MD

Dr. Michael Snyder, MD

Bariatric Surgery
4.7 (92)
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Offers telehealth
3.1 mi
Tel: (720) 706-0504
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 706-0504
On staff at Rose Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Paul Alvord, MD

Dr. Paul Alvord, MD

General Surgery
3.7 (18)
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
6.0 mi
Tel: (720) 745-6620
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 745-6620
On staff at The Medical Center of Aurora
Photo: Dr. James Deline, MD

Dr. James Deline, MD

General Surgery
4.3 (11)
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
4.9 mi
Tel: (303) 963-0156
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(303) 963-0156
On staff at The Medical Center of Aurora
Photo: Dr. Eric Liu, MD

Dr. Eric Liu, MD

General Surgery
4.8 (70)
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Offers telehealth
1.5 mi
Tel: (720) 918-3623
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 918-3623
On staff at Rose Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Michael Fraterelli, MD

Dr. Michael Fraterelli, MD

General Surgery
4.5 (29)
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
9.2 mi
Tel: (303) 963-0655
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(303) 963-0655
On staff at The Medical Center of Aurora
Photo: Dr. Ahmed Zihni, MD

Dr. Ahmed Zihni, MD

General Surgery
4.8 (4)
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
4.9 mi
Tel: (720) 918-3678
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 918-3678
On staff at Swedish Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Ashwin Kurian, MD

Dr. Ashwin Kurian, MD

General Surgery
3.3 (28)
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Offers telehealth
4.9 mi
Tel: (720) 743-7883
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 743-7883
On staff at Sky Ridge Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Michael Bertocchi, MD

Dr. Michael Bertocchi, MD

General Surgery
4.4 (20)
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
9.2 mi
Tel: (720) 743-7966
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 743-7966
On staff at Sky Ridge Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Patrick Offner, MD

Dr. Patrick Offner, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (2)
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Offers telehealth
9.2 mi
Tel: (720) 743-7517
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(720) 743-7517
On staff at Sky Ridge Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Thomas Heffron, MD

Dr. Thomas Heffron, MD

General Surgery
4.3 (16)
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Offers telehealth
1.4 mi
Tel: (720) 549-2416
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9.6 mi
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Dr. Walter Vernon, MD

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35 years of experience
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1.4 mi
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Dr. Shawn Young, MD

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1.1 mi
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Dr. James Denton, MD

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28 years of experience
9.2 mi
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Dr. Richard Tillquist, MD

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3.0 (29)
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34 years of experience
6.0 mi
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Dr. Doru Georgescu, MD

General Surgery
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30 years of experience
8.8 mi
Tel: (720) 918-3797
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Healthcare at a Glance in Denver, CO

Denver frequently ranks as one of the healthiest cities in the nation. Denver Health, HealthONE, and Physician Health Partners are 3 health systems that serve Denver’s residents. Veterans in Denver can get care at Rocky Mountain Regional VA Center. Two free clinics that help the underserved in Denver include Inner City Health Center and DAWN Clinic.

Denver’s Top-Rated Facilities

For some of the best pediatric care in the nation, there’s Children’s Hospital Colorado, which ranks #7 in the U.S. News Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll. Children’s Hospital Colorado also ranks nationally in 10 children’s specialties, including:

  • #4 in Pediatric Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
  • #4 in Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology
  • #14 in Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery

U.S. News ranks UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital as #1 in Denver and Colorado. UCHealth is high performing in urology and ranks nationally in five adult specialties, including:

  • #2 in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
  • #11 in Rheumatology
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General Surgery Frequently Asked Questions

What is a general surgeon?

Despite the name, a general surgeon is a highly skilled doctor who specializes in a variety of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive surgery. Though they may go on to specialize further in one area of the body, all surgeons start out in general surgery and require rigorous training to know:

  • How wounds heal
  • How to treat blood clots
  • How the immune system works
  • How a healthy body functions
  • How to identify and treat infections

General surgeons are also trained to operate on various parts of the body, including:

  • The esophagus and related organs
  • The abdomen, stomach organs, and intestines
  • The skin, breast, and soft tissues
  • The endocrine system

What conditions does a general surgeon treat?

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General surgeons treat a broad range of conditions, including:

  • Hernias — often the result of heavy lifting or prolonged strain, internal tissues or organs protrude through weak areas of muscle
  • Varicose veins — occur when blood pools in a vein due to weakened valves, giving the veins an enlarged or twisted appearance
  • Gastrointestinal diseases — includes appendicitis, ulcers, gastritis, and more
  • Certain cancers — includes breast cancer, endocrine cancer, and gastrointestinal cancers
  • Abdominal pain — can result from infections, inflammatory conditions, blockages, tumors, and more

To find out if a general surgeon near you treats your condition, we recommend contacting the hospital or clinic where they provide care.

What procedures does a general surgeon perform?

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General surgeons are trained in a variety of procedures, including:

  • Appendectomy — surgery to remove the appendix due to inflammation or infection
  • Colectomy — surgery to remove portions of the bowel, either for repair or cancer
  • Esophagectomy – surgery used to repair or remove portions of the esophagus
  • Gall Bladder Removal — provides relief to people suffering from gallstones
  • Gastrectomy — used to provide relief to people suffering from stomach issues
  • Hernia repair — surgery to treat bulges and repair tears in weakened muscle
  • Mastectomy — removal of one or both breasts, often used to treat breast cancer
  • Thyroid Gland removal — often used to remove tumors on the Thyroid gland
  • Wound repair — surgery to repair tissue and treat major wounds
  • Varicose vein removal — surgery to remove enlarged veins where blood pools

To learn the complete list of procedures a general surgeon performs near you, we recommend contacting the hospital or clinic where they provide care.

When should I go to see a general surgeon?

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There are many situations where you might go to a general surgeon, including elective surgeries, medical emergencies, or because other treatments for your condition haven’t worked.

Elective surgeries are typically non-life-threatening procedures that you and your surgeon schedule in advance to alleviate pain, manage a condition, and help you live more comfortably.

Medical emergencies include any procedure that needs immediate attention, such as trauma to the body, hernias, appendicitis, and more.

If your primary care physician believes that non-surgical care isn’t enough to alleviate your symptoms or improve your condition, they may refer you to a general surgeon.

What can I expect during my general surgery appointment?

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A typical visit to a general surgeon will include an evaluation to make sure surgery is the best option for you. You can expect your general surgeon to explain any recommended procedures and answer any questions you have about those procedures. You’ll also be given instructions on how to prepare for your operation, including:

  • Tests you may need to take
  • Medications you may need to stop or start taking
  • How long before your procedure before you have to stop eating and drinking

In addition to these instructions, your surgeon will walk you through what to expect during your recovery. If surgery requires you to stay at the hospital after, you’ll find out how long you can expect to be in the hospital and be given post-operative instructions for when you return home.

What questions should I ask my general surgeon?

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Going into an appointment with a surgeon can be a nerve-wracking experience. By preparing beforehand, you can walk into and out of your appointment feeling more confident about your options. To help you prepare, we’ve compiled this list of great questions for you to ask your surgeon:

  • What is the name of the procedure you’re recommending?
  • Why do I need this procedure?
  • Are there any alternatives to this procedure?
  • Are there any non-surgical treatments I can try first?
  • What happens if I elect to not have this surgery?
  • What are the benefits of this surgery and how long will they last?
  • What risks or potential complications exist for this procedure?
  • Should I get a second opinion?
  • What kind of anesthesia will be used?
  • Where will you perform this surgery?
  • What can I expect during my recovery?
  • What are the costs of this procedure?

Before your procedure, make sure you communicate any feelings, concerns, or questions you may have. Don’t be afraid to take notes, bring a family member with you, or ask for additional resources you can take home with you.

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