General Surgery

Don’t take chances when you need surgery. Trust OSF HealthCare general surgeons, who have extensive training and will use advanced equipment to improve your outcome. Minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedure options allow an easier recovery and help lead to a successful surgery for you or your loved one.

What does a general surgeon do?

Unlike surgical specialists, general surgeons focus on providing surgical care to your whole body. They repair injuries, remove cancer and perform many common surgical procedures.

What does general surgery treat?

You may receive general surgery if you have:

Appendicitis
Certain cancers
Digestive system diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers and problems with your stomach, intestines or colon
Gallstones and kidney stones
GERD/acid reflux
Inguinal, hiatal, umbilical and other hernias
Internal and external hemorrhoids
Thyroid problems, including cancer, goiters, hyperthyroidism, Grave’s disease or Hashimoto’s disease
Weight-related illness

General Surgery Procedures

General surgery treats a large variety of illnesses and health concerns. Some common procedures include:

Abdominal surgery, such as abdomen fluid removal and spleen, gallbladder, liver and colon surgery
Appendix removal
Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, which is available in Evergreen Park and Peoria
Biopsy and treatment for different cancers, including breast cancer
Diagnostic laparoscopy
GERD/acid reflux surgery
Hemorrhoid surgery
Hernia repair
Thyroid surgery
Women’s health procedures, including breast surgery and hysterectomy

General Surgery at OSF HealthCare

Your general surgeon may have specialized training in minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery. Minimally invasive surgery comes with less pain, bleeding and recovery time. Robot-assisted surgery helps make many complex, minimally invasive surgeries possible. That means you have a higher chance of recovering quickly and with less pain when you have general surgery at OSF HealthCare.

Ask for a Referral

Ask your primary care doctor for a referral to get treatment from the experienced general surgery team at OSF HealthCare. Need a primary care provider? Browse our directory.

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