General Surgery

General Surgery Overview

A general surgeon has expertise in the diagnosis and care of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, breast, skin, and blood vessels. A general surgeon is also trained in the care of pediatric and cancer patients and in the treatment of patients who are injured or critically ill. Common problems treated by general surgeons include hernias, breast tumors, gallstones, appendicitis, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, colon inflammation, and colon cancer. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.¹

¹ The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008.

General Surgery Faculty Advisors

General Surgery Interest Group 2025-2026

President:  Kennedy Magner
Vice President:  Ryan Kenney
Resource Coordinator:  Kirulus Amin
Research Liaison:  Carson Cummings
Mentorship and Networking Rep:   Hannah Kim
MS4 Rep:  Patricia (Trisha) Carlson
MS3 Rep:  Owen Faehner
MS2 Rep:  Jordan Klaassen
MS1 Reps:

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