General Surgery

The expert team of general surgeons at Cape Cod Healthcare provide advanced, high-quality care for a wide variety of medical conditions, close to home.

When Do I Need a General Surgeon?

Your primary care doctor may refer you to a general surgeon if a diagnosis warrants a consideration for surgical management. Our board-certified general surgeons have the skills, knowledge, and experience to handle a range of common illnesses and conditions for surgical patients needing elective, complex and emergency surgeries.

Conditions We Treat

General surgeons at Cape Cod Healthcare diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions including, but not limited to:

• Abdominal pain
• Appendicitis
• Breast tumors
• Colon cancer
• Emergency surgery
• Gallbladder polyps

• Gallstones
• Hernias
  • Abdominal hernia
  • Hiatal hernia
• Hemorrhoids
• Melanoma

• Pilonidal disease
• Sebaceous cysts
• Skin cancers
• Small bowel obstruction
• Trauma
• Wounds

Surgeries We Perform

Our team offers a full range of common and complex procedures, including:

• Abdominal surgery
  • Laparoscopic appendix removal
  • Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
  • Robotic, laparoscopic or open hernia repair
  • Hiatal hernia (anti-reflux) repair
• Breast surgery
  • Cyst, tumor, and tissue removal

• Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Emergency ulcer repair
  • Laparoscopic or open colon resection
  • Colostomy closure
• In-office procedures
  • Hemorrhoid banding
  • Lipoma removal
  • Skin cancer removal
  • Skin grafting

• Skin and soft tissue – OR surgical management of skin lesions/cancers
  • Large lipoma removal
  • Port placement
  • Skin grafting
  • Tumor removal
• Trauma surgery for injuries

Additional Cape Cod Healthcare surgeons specialize in in focused surgical treatment, including breast surgery, colon and rectal surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery and many more. Please see our surgical care services for the full range of surgery specialties offered at Cape Cod Healthcare.

Convenient Access, Close to Home

Our team of general surgeons welcomes new patients for a surgical consultation, with prompt appointments available at our dedicated surgery practices in Hyannis and Falmouth:

Experienced General Surgery Team

At your initial visit, your general surgeon will review your medical history, perform a physical exam, and discuss your symptoms. They’ll explain whether surgery is necessary, what your options are and answer your questions.

Our team is committed to providing you with a high-quality, safe and compassionate surgery experience from the time you schedule your surgery through recovery. Our nurses, anesthesiologists, hospitalists and other specialists follow your treatment plan and coordinate care with your surgeon.

After surgery, your care team will communicate with your primary care doctor. They’ll discuss your follow-up care, rehabilitation, medication, and home health needs to ensure seamless care at every stage of your surgical journey.

Advanced Technology & Less Invasive Surgery

General surgeons at Cape Cod Healthcare are skilled in the latest technology and techniques including:

• Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery
• Robotic-assisted surgery, including the da Vinci ® Xi surgical platform
• Traditional open surgery

Benefits of minimally invasive surgery may include:

• Less pain and discomfort after surgery
• Faster recovery and return to normal activities
• Quicker healing and smaller scars
• Lower risk of infection and complications
• Less time at the hospital and sometimes a return home the same day

Your surgeon will discuss treatment approaches and recommend the best surgery for your condition to help you make an informed decision for your treatment. While minimally invasive techniques work well for many procedures, open surgery is sometimes the best choice.

Preparing for & Recovering from Surgery

Your general surgeon and care team will help you every step of your surgery experience, explaining how to prepare for surgery and what to expect during your recovery.