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 2024-2025

President: Kennedy Magner

Vice President: Ryan Kenney

Resource Coordinator: Adel Battikha

Research Liaison: Delaneira Kuntoria 

Mentorship & Networking Coordinator: Hannah Kim

MS4 Representatives: Elisabeth Sewell and Jacob Ward

MS3 Representatives: Isaac Overfield and Ken Cautivar

MS2 Representatives: Vivianna Williams and Owen Faehner

MS1 Representatives: Serena Bhaskerrao and Elaine Sun

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