666 General Surgeons Found in Palo Alto, CA – Page 8

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