617 General Surgeons Found in La Mesa, CA

We found 617 General Surgeons available in La Mesa, CA with an average 4 stars across 3,187 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 228 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 186 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Ravinder Jarial, DO

Plastic Surgery
Had a good bedside manner
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
West Palm Beach, FL
"Very attentive, great communication, understanding my needs, wonderful experience, so happy with the results." View Profile

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Dr. Jason Roman Hess, MD

Plastic Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr Hess helped my wife relieve pain from previous surgeries by other doctors. He was very professional, direct, and explained all risks associated with the procedure." View Profile

Dr. Scott Alan Hacker, MD

Sports Medicine
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"I feel truly blessed to have been referred to Dr Hacker for my knee replacement surgery." View Profile

Dr. Moneer Monked Jaibaji, MD

Plastic Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"I had a wonderful experience with Dr Jaibaji and his asst. Sheila. They are a wonderful team. Dr Jaibaji is an excellent and well respected surgeon." View Profile

Dr. Frank T. Kerrigan, DO

Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palm Desert, CA
"Good visit as usual. Thorough, not rushed. Always feel he is listening & gives good advise on health issues!" View Profile

Dr. Gail Celia Salganick-Erfani, MD

Colorectal Surgery
31 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi

Dr. Paul Arthur Pyka, DO

Surgery
48 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"I had not been seen by a Doctor in a long time. I was given an app. with Dr.Pyka by chance." View Profile

Dr. Mohammad Erfani, MD

Surgery
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Mohammad Erfani, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Mesa, CA. He has 30 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Alfonso Camberos, MD

Plastic Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr Camberos did a very good job with my breast reduction surgery . I am very happy with the result. I highly recommend him . Thank you ??" View Profile

Dr. Neil Arif Tayyab, MD

Surgery
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Only doctor out of about a dozen that properly diagnosed and sent me to the correct specialist for my particular disease." View Profile

Dr. Ricardo Javier Moreno-Cabral, MD

Thoracic Surgery
57 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Moreno-Cabral is truly an amazing physician. He is devoted, passionate and caring with every patient." View Profile

Dr. Simon Lavotshkin, MD

Surgery
20 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU" View Profile

Dr. Andrew James Martin, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"HE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING. WILL REPEAT ANYTHING IF YOU QUESTION. VERY VERY LOW KEY." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Tino Terramani, MD

Vascular Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Thomas Tino Terramani, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in La Mesa, CA and Oceanside, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ravinder Jarial, DO

Plastic Surgery
Flexible scheduling
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
West Palm Beach, FL
"Very attentive, great communication, understanding my needs, wonderful experience, so happy with the results." View Profile

Dr. Youssef Samir Tanagho, MD

Urology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"I had a successful surgery and excellent follow up care." View Profile

Dr. Charles John Sarosy, MD

Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Beautiful work, got my Breast, Chin, Tummy Tuck. I was so amazed how beautiful the work was done." View Profile

Dr. Paul M Goldfarb

Surgery
59 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Goldfarb removed a portion of my wife's thyroid. We could have lost the entire thyroid but Dr. Goldfarb managed to avoid disaster." View Profile

Dr. John Alexander Grimaldi, DO

Urology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"I have been going to Dr. Grimaldi for a little over four years now. He has treated me for a number of issues, one surgical, others not." View Profile

Dr. Mark Wei Huang, MD

Thoracic Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Mark Wei Huang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in National City, CA and Chula Vista, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gregory Phillip Imler, MD

Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Gregory Phillip Imler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Mesa, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Lance Luke Altenau, MD

Neurological Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr Kenneth Ott messes up my surgery and left pieces of disc fragment and one in particular was lodged underneath my nerve. Two days later Dr Altenau came and fixed it." View Profile

Dr. Seemal Mumtaz, MD

Thoracic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Seemal Mumtaz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in Chula Vista, CA and Chula Vista, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mathew Subhi Isho, MD

Colorectal Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Isho is the most compassionate surgeon. He sat down to talk with me about my procedure, did an excellent job removing polyps, outstanding surgeon and diligent in followup ." View Profile

Dr. Phillip W Dickinson, MD

Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.2 mi
"Dr. Dickinson has an amazing ability to fix humans. He has a real gift and talent. He has personally taken care of myself and saved a family member's life." View Profile

Dr. Scott Edward Musicant, MD

Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"For nearly 10 years, Dr. Musicant has provided my husband with vascular surgeries nearly every two to 3 months due to his advanced diabetes and dialysis treatments." View Profile

Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD

Surgery
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Lin is an skilled surgeon and very caring physician with an excellent bedside manner." View Profile

Dr. Leah Farinas, MD

Surgery
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Leah Farinas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and Coronado, CA(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jonathan Tiefenbrun, MD

Nephrology
60 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
"When modern methods weren't feasible, he used an old tried and true procedure in order to prevent amputation of my mom's foot." View Profile

Dr. Tari Young Park, MD

Pediatrics
27 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"I have experienced nothing but phenomenal expertise and service from this staff at Mira Mesa since 2000-02 to present." View Profile

Dr. Carl Eric Orr, MD

Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"excellent professional friendly have great confidence in this doctor highly recommended" View Profile

Dr. Dorcas M Eaves, MD

Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Dorcas M Eaves, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in Newport Beach, CA and Newport Beach, CA(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Simon Dixon Wu, MD

Urology
24 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Wu is truly an amazing doctor and careering human being! He is so knowledgeable and kind He has taken such wonderful care in treating me!" View Profile

Dr. Carl A Powell, DO

Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Very good cosmetic surgeon. Tells it like it is. Results oriented. Very happy with my cosmetic surgery procedure--breast augmentation." View Profile

Dr. Helen Jooyun Sohn, MD

Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"I have had seven surgeries for Small Bowel Obstruction due to surgical adhesion's since 2009." View Profile

Dr. Garo Yerevanian, MD

Surgery
56 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Great surgeon. Takes his time explaining things and his nurse is wonderful. He does not rush to give you non-sense excuses. Tells you how it is and explains everything in detail." View Profile

Dr. Cameron Weber Wilson, MD

Urology
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Cameron Weber Wilson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in Chula Vista, CA and La Mesa, CA. He has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Patrick Russell Cook, DO

Vascular Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Patrick Russell Cook, DO is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with another office in La Mesa, CA. He has 28 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Edward Alexander Cherlin

Neurology
61 years exp
La Mesa, CA1.9 mi
Dr. Edward Alexander Cherlin is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in La Mesa, CA and El Centro, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Laurier Joseph Tremblay, MD

Surgery
46 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"He was a terrific surgeon for my arthroscopic gallbladder removal. I was in and out of the hospital in one day and had no trouble after surgery." View Profile

Dr. Jolene Margaret Kriett

Thoracic Surgery
49 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"My son has had 5 open heart surgeries, 2 of them have been handled by Dr. Kriett. She is by far the best surgeon we have worked with." View Profile

Dr. Daniel Brian Hendrey, MD

Sports Medicine
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Nice and knowledgeable doctor. Appointment wasn't rushed." View Profile

Dr. Emanuel Afram Shapera, MD

Surgery
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Emanuel Shapera is a fantastic doctor. Very Knowledgeable and caring for his patients." View Profile

Dr. Arudi L Prabhakar, MD

Surgery
61 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"This kind man deserves 5 star on all categories. I love the way he takes care of my family and I. DR" View Profile

Dr. Beena Esther Wycliffe, MD

Emergency Medicine
28 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Beena Esther Wycliffe, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in National City, CA and La Mesa, CA. She has 28 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ronald Malcolm Johnson, MD

Surgery
58 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Ronald Malcolm Johnson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in Walnut Creek, CA and La Mesa, CA. He has 58 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jung Soo Yi, MD

Anesthesiology
22 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Jung Soo Yi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with another office in La Mesa, CA. He has 22 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Aram Harijan

Surgery
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Aram Harijan is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in SAN DIEGO, CA and San Diego, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Luis Carlos Cajas-Monson, MD

Surgery
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Luis Carlos Cajas-Monson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Mesa, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Hideaki Leo Tanaka, MD

Emergency Medicine
18 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Hideaki Leo Tanaka, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with another office in La Mesa, CA. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Shelby Qian Chien, MD

Anesthesiology
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Shelby Qian Chien, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in Chula Vista, CA and Chula Vista, CA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. James A Johnson

Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. James A Johnson is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in La Mesa, CA and Windsor, NC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jack James Bairamian, MD

Anesthesiology
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Jack James Bairamian, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in La Mesa, CA and Manteca, CA. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kris Kishore Vasant, MD

Anesthesiology
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Kris Kishore Vasant, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and San Diego, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Kadry Abd El Hassanein, MD

Hospital Medicine
21 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Kadry Abd El Hassanein, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ashleigh Menhadji, MD

Anesthesiology
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Ashleigh Menhadji, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in Boston, MA and Chula Vista, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Briana Leung, MD

Surgery
11 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Briana Leung, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with another office in Springfield, MA. She has 11 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ahsan Ali Khan

Surgery
7 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Ahsan Ali Khan is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with another office in La Mesa, CA. He has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ryan Daniel Reusche

Surgery
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Ryan Daniel Reusche is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in Boca Raton, FL and San Diego, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Tyler Reid Jackson

Vascular & Interventional Radiology
8 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Tyler Reid Jackson is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with another office in Seattle, WA. He has 8 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gregory S Lepkowski, MD

Emergency Medicine
40 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Gregory S Lepkowski, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in Chula Vista, CA and La Mesa, CA. He has 40 years of experience. View Profile

What is a General Surgeon and How Can They Help You?

A surgeon performs operative interventions to treat pathology, trauma, and structural abnormalities through invasive techniques. Surgeons diagnose surgical conditions and provide perioperative patient management.

Surgeons complete medical school and surgical residency lasting five to seven years depending on specialty (general surgery, cardiothoracic, etc.). Many pursue subspecialty fellowship for specialized surgical expertise.

A Surgeon's clinical work involves:

  • Concentrates on operative management of disease and injury across body systems
  • Assesses patients, orders investigations, determines surgical indications, performs operations, oversees postoperative care
  • Treats traumatic injuries, neoplasms, hernias, appendiceal inflammation, biliary disease, and vascular pathology
  • Uses conventional open techniques, laparoscopic methods, robotic-assisted procedures, and minimally invasive approaches
  • Known as: general surgeon, operative specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a General Surgeon in La Mesa who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only General Surgeons in La Mesa who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find General Surgeons in La Mesa who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see General Surgeons providing telehealth services in La Mesa. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated General Surgeons in La Mesa?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing General Surgeons, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a General Surgeon in La Mesa?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in La Mesa. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which General Surgeons in La Mesa have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in La Mesa. This helps you find a General Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with General Surgeons in La Mesa without calling?
Search for General Surgeons who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a General Surgeon in La Mesa with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for General Surgeons in La Mesa. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a General Surgeon in La Mesa?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right General Surgeon.
How can I locate a General Surgeon in La Mesa who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for General Surgeons. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a General Surgeon in La Mesa who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where General Surgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find General Surgeons who work there.

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