A general surgeon is a physician that specializes in performing medical surgeries on abdominal contents including stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, etc.

A general surgeon provides surgical care to the patient which includes the diagnosis, preoperative, operative, and post-operative management. Some of the surgeries performed by a general surgeon are head and neck surgery, surgical oncology, trauma and burns, vascular surgery, and transplants.

To consult a general surgeon online, click on the ‘Online Doctor Consultation’ section on the Apollo 24/7 app or website. Then type ‘General surgery’ in the search bar to find a list of general surgeons along with their consultation timings. Choose one that suits your requirements and click on the ‘Consult’ button to book an appointment with a general surgeon.

Yes, a general surgeon usually performs surgeries for conditions that require surgical treatment. They spend most of their time planning and performing surgeries, medical procedures that involve cutting into a patient to diagnose and/or repair internal medical problems.

You should consult a general surgeon if you are diagnosed with a condition that requires surgery. Some of these conditions are tumors, appendicitis, cancer, etc.

General surgeons are simply medical specialists who perform surgery for a wide range of illnesses.

Yes, on Apollo 24/7, you can consult a general surgeon any time. Our general surgeons are available round-the-clock for online consultations. Just pick your preferred slot and book a consultation.

Apollo 24/7 has the best general surgeons in India who are available round-the-clock to offer you an online consultation. All our doctors are highly-qualified and experienced to ensure that all your health conditions are taken care of.

Yes, all general surgeons on the 24/7 platform offer video call consultations.

Yes, general surgeons who are sub-specialised in transplant surgery can perform transplants of the kidney, liver, pancreas, etc.

Yes, general surgeons are trained to offer treatment to adults as well as children. They can diagnose and offer pre – and post-operative care for a variety of conditions of the digestive tract, neck, abdomen, breast, etc.

Some of the conditions treated by general surgeons are gastrointestinal diseases, cancer, abdominal pain, gall stones and gall bladder inflammation, hernia, varicose veins, and thyroid disorders.