79 General Surgeons Found in Novato, CA

We found 79 General Surgeons available in Novato, CA with an average 4 stars across 709 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 36 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 22 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. Ritu Rajesh Chopra, MD

Plastic Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
NOVATO, CA0.9 mi
"Dr Chopra is not only an amazing surgeon he is a true gentleman and artist. I “had” big jowls and a saggy neck but with the help of Dr C he has changed all that." 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. Ravinder Gogia, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Dermatology
1 Award
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.7 mi
"Dr. Gogia is a superb physician and surgeon. I feel privileged and grateful to have been his patient." View Profile

Dr. Joseph M Centeno, MD

Sports Medicine
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.4 mi
"great Dr." View Profile

Dr Gregg H. Jossart, MD

Bariatric Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.4 mi
"Dr. Jossart performed my gastric by-pass in 2005. In 2019, I was having issues not properly addressed by my gastroenterologist." View Profile

Dr. Mark Burrell Bazalgette, MD

Colorectal Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.4 mi
"Dr. Bazalgette is a wonderful man and a very gifted doctor. He and his office staff were so pleasant and made the whole "doctor's office" experience much easier to face!" View Profile

Dr. Patrick M. Bennett, MD

Surgery
1 Award
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.7 mi
"Dr. Bennett is the best doctor." View Profile

Dr. Crystine M Lee, MD

Surgery
30 years exp
Novato, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Crystine M Lee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA, with other offices in Novato, CA and Sonoma, CA. She has 30 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Laura K. Pak, MD

Surgery
1 Award
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Pak was my mother's vascular surgeon. After several, failed stent procedures by another physician, Dr.Pak intervened and did a bypass surgery for my mother." View Profile

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

Dr. Stephanie Lin, MD

Surgery
1 Award
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.6 mi
"Excellent communicator with clearly explained options" View Profile

Dr. Francisco Luis Canales, MD

Plastic Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.1 mi
"I just had breast augmentation done by Dr. Canales and everything went perfectly. The dr. was so nice and professional. He really knew what he was doing." View Profile

Dr. Edward Alfrey, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.6 mi
"Very good" View Profile

Dr. Stanley Pui-Lock Leong, MD

Surgery
52 years exp
Novato, CA0.4 mi
"Dr Leong treated me for cancer 7 years ago. He did an excelent job at caring for me and removing the cancer..." View Profile

Dr. Norman C Pang, MD

Pain Medicine
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Norman C Pang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA, with other offices in Petaluma, CA and Novato, CA. He has 31 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Tina Desai, MD

Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.6 mi

Dr. Allan M. Conway, MD

Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Allan M. Conway, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA, with another office in Novato, CA. His specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Benjamin Stahl, MD

Surgery
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Benjamin Stahl, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA, with another office in Novato, CA. He has 15 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Jonathan Michael Levin, MD

Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Novato, CA0.4 mi
"Dr. Levin was a compassionate provider in what was a difficult time for me. He was never rushed and I always felt respected. He educated me and listened to all of my concerns." View Profile

Dr. Robert Glenn Laverne, MD

Anesthesiology
50 years exp
Novato, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Robert Glenn Laverne, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA, with other offices in Walnut Creek, CA and Walnut Creek, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. John Maa, MD

Surgery
32 years exp
Novato, CA0.4 mi
Dr. John Maa, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA, with other offices in Novato, CA and San Francisco, CA. He has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Peter Vincent Leoni, MD

Surgery
43 years exp
Novato, CA0.4 mi
"This wasn't a visit to his office, My Fam and I meet him @ the hospital in Petaluma. The most memorable thing is his bed side manners and his presence." View Profile

Dr. Jose Adolfo Chibras, MD

Internal Medicine
36 years exp
Novato, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Jose Adolfo Chibras, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA. He has 36 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ramon Berguer, MD

Surgery
41 years exp
Novato, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Ramon Berguer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA, with another office in Novato, CA. He has 41 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Jymie U-Jean Graham

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
1 year exp
Novato, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Jymie U-Jean Graham is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA, with other offices in SAN FRANCISCO, CA and Novato, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Yan Li, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
9 years exp
Novato, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Yan Li, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA, with another office in Novato, CA. She has 9 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Charles Harry Lithgow, MD

Surgery
78 years exp
Novato, CA2.9 mi
Dr. Charles Harry Lithgow, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA. They have 78 years of experience. Their specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Thomas Allen Cochran

Surgery
48 years exp
Novato, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Thomas Allen Cochran is a health care provider primarily located in Novato, CA. He has 48 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Derek Ward, MD

Surgery
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA
"Dr. Ward is very attentive and truly listens." View Profile

Dr. Jeff Barry, MD

Surgery
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA
"Would not hesitate to recommend" View Profile

Dr. Ziv Mani Peled, MD

Plastic Surgery
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
SAN RAFAEL, CA6.9 mi
"Dr. Peled has changed my life. I’ve suffered from debilitating migraines for 25+ years. I have had every treatment and medication available. This surgery has given me back my life." View Profile

Dr. Nicole Strauss Schroeder, MD

Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA
"Such an excellent provider with great explanations . Really pleased I got to see Dr Nicole Schroeder. Thank you for your care" View Profile

Dr. Drew Lansdown, MD

Surgery
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA
"Took time with me explaining his recommendations and why." View Profile

Dr. R. Richard Coughlin, MD

Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA
"He is an excellent clinician caring and compassionate." View Profile

Dr. Brian Patrick Odonnell, MD

Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA9.5 mi
"Dr O'Donnell exhibits the best qualities of the medical profession I have ever experienced." View Profile

Dr. John Francis Safanda, MD

Surgery
27 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
"I really appreciate the fact Dr savanna cared enough to talk me through my injuries." View Profile

Dr. Khashayar Mohebali, MD

Plastic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
SAN RAFAEL, CA6.9 mi
"I had to change doctors because my insurance changed and I couldn't be happier. He was a true professional; very informative but direct and honest." View Profile

Dr. Kevin Hwang, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
1 Award
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA7.1 mi
"Dr. Hwang is an exceptional surgeon and truly cares about be his patients. He explains the procedure in depth and what you should expect." View Profile

Dr. Jennifer Tame Plunkett, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
Dr. Jennifer Tame Plunkett, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA. She has 25 years of experience. Her specialties include Surgery, Other Specialty. View Profile

Dr. Kenneth Edward Novich, MD

Surgery
41 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
"this surgeon did a very comprehensive pre-surgery explanation as to the how and why and probable outcome of this surgery, which put me at ease ." View Profile

Dr. Michael David Parnes, MD

Surgery
33 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
Dr. Michael David Parnes, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA. He has 33 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery, Other Specialty. View Profile

Dr. Jose Manuel Gomez, MD

Surgery
23 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
"I recently had robotic surgery from Dr.Gomez. I highly recommend him as a surgeon. ." View Profile

Dr. Ranna Tabrizi, MD

Surgery
23 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
"I've been touched by the angel. I'm so fortunate to have her as my surgeon. She is just GREAT!!!!" View Profile

Dr. Richard John Coughlin, MD

Colorectal Surgery
44 years exp
San Rafael, CA7.1 mi
"When I met with Dr. Cochran six years ago, I was only 47 and not due for colonoscopy yet." View Profile

Dr. Upasna Bhuria, MD

Anesthesiology
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Walnut Creek, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Upasna Bhuria, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Walnut Creek, CA, with other offices in Walnut Creek, CA and Walnut Creek, CA. She has 22 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Michael Ivan Bozuk, MD

Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Petaluma, CA8.6 mi
"Dr. Bozuk has assisted me with several medical procedures - even my hysterectomy! I can't believe anyone has bad reviews." View Profile

Dr. Anjali Maria Suthar, MD

Urology
24 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
Dr. Anjali Maria Suthar, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA. She has 24 years of experience. Her specialties include Surgery, Urology. View Profile

Dr. Andrea Hope Feeback-Lee, MD

Pediatrics
28 years exp
San Rafael, CA5.9 mi
Dr. Andrea Hope Feeback-Lee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA. She has 28 years of experience. Her specialties include Surgery, Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Jeffry David Cardneau, MD

Vascular Surgery
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
Dr. Jeffry David Cardneau, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA. Their specialties include Surgery, Vascular Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Ramin Rodney Saket, MD

Neuroradiology
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
Dr. Ramin Rodney Saket, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA, with other offices in Vacaville, CA and Redwood City, CA(and 19 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gary Shigeo Mizono, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
47 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
Dr. Gary Shigeo Mizono, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA, with other offices in Oakland, CA and Oakland, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Omar Hassanein, MD

Surgery
16 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
Dr. Omar Hassanein, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA. He has 16 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Stephanie Ann Wong, MD

Anesthesiology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Walnut Creek, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Stephanie Ann Wong, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Walnut Creek, CA, with other offices in Walnut Creek, CA and Walnut Creek, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Charles Stewart, MD

Anesthesiology
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Walnut Creek, CA0.4 mi
Dr. David Charles Stewart, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Walnut Creek, CA, with other offices in Walnut Creek, CA and Walnut Creek, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Brendan John Comer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
8 years exp
San Rafael, CA7.1 mi
"Dr. Comer was thorough, doing more x-rays than any doctor before. He explained his findings, offering several options and including me in the decision s." View Profile

Dr Joshua Sampson

Family Medicine
13 years exp
San Rafael, CA9.2 mi
Dr Joshua Sampson is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA, with other offices in San Francisco, CA and San Francisco, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Samuel Wang, MD

Internal Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Rafael, CA9.3 mi
Dr. Samuel Wang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA, with another office in Ann Arbor, MI. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Edward Wallace Banks

Surgery
51 years exp
San Rafael, CA6.9 mi
"Dr. Banks is the very best! I never felt like "just another patient" to him." View Profile

Dr. Frederick W Penczak, MD

Neurological Surgery
31 years exp
San Rafael, CA4.9 mi
Dr. Frederick W Penczak, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA. He has 31 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sherman Herman Strauss, MD

Surgery
San Rafael, CA5.7 mi
Dr. Sherman Herman Strauss, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Rafael, CA. Their specialties include Surgery, Thoracic Surgery. 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

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What's the best way to search for a General Surgeon in Novato 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 Novato 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 Novato who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see General Surgeons providing telehealth services in Novato. 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 Novato?
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 Novato?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Novato. 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 Novato have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Novato. This helps you find a General Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with General Surgeons in Novato 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 Novato with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for General Surgeons in Novato. 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 Novato?
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 Novato 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 Novato 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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