21 General Surgeons Found in Watsonville, CA

We found 21 General Surgeons available in Watsonville, CA with an average 4 stars across 166 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 12 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 10 accept Medicare.

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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 Jarial, DO

Plastic Surgery
Provided follow-up after the visit
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. Zoltan Daniel Denes, MD

Surgery
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Watsonville, CA2.7 mi
"Dr. Denes was so wonderful with me when I had to undergo an unplanned surgery. He had a great bedside manner and was incredibly skilled and kind. Wonderful surgeon" View Profile

Dr. Jonathon T Redwine, MD

Thoracic Surgery
22 years exp
Watsonville, CA2.3 mi
"Very knowledgeable doctor.friendly and very helpful." View Profile

Dr. Edgar Arriola Gamboa, MD

Surgery
52 years exp
Watsonville, CA2.7 mi
Dr. Edgar Arriola Gamboa, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Watsonville, CA, with other offices in Monterey, CA and Vernal, UT(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Joel Andrew Weinstein, MD

Surgery
45 years exp
Watsonville, CA2.7 mi
"In 2012, I was admitted into the Watsonville Hospital with no insurance because I was violently throwing up and had a mysterious infection." View Profile

Dr. Brian John Waddle, MD

Surgery
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Freedom, CA1.6 mi
Dr. Brian John Waddle, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Freedom, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Salinas, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jessica Stacey Santillano, MD

Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Freedom, CA1.6 mi
Dr. Jessica Stacey Santillano, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Freedom, CA, with other offices in Watsonville, CA and Salinas, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Louis C Lee, MD

Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Freedom, CA1.6 mi
"Wonderful" View Profile

Dr. Steven Charles Smith, MD

Family Medicine
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Watsonville, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Steven Charles Smith, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Watsonville, CA, with other offices in Watsonville, CA and Watsonville, CA. View Profile

Dr. Paul Duy Nguyen, MD

Surgery
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Freedom, CA1.6 mi
Dr. Paul Duy Nguyen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Freedom, CA, with other offices in Watsonville, CA and Salinas, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Lawrence John Spingola, MD

Surgery
60 years exp
Watsonville, CA2.7 mi
"Just a Great Guy and Doctor" View Profile

Dr. Bruce Stephen Orisek, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
48 years exp
Watsonville, CA2.7 mi
"Dr. Orisek is an experienced surgeon. Gets to the the cause and resolves the problem." View Profile

Dr. Scott Stuart Prysi, MD

Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Watsonville, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Scott Stuart Prysi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Watsonville, CA, with other offices in Salinas, CA and Santa Cruz, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nancy Ruth Elliott

Surgery
Watsonville, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Nancy Ruth Elliott is a health care provider primarily located in Watsonville, CA. Their specialties include Surgery. View Profile

III Philip Kingsn Gilman

Surgery
58 years exp
Watsonville, CA2.7 mi
III Philip Kingsn Gilman is a health care provider primarily located in Watsonville, CA, with another office in Watsonville, CA. He has 58 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ruby Chuan Lo, MD

Surgery
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Freedom, CA1.6 mi
Dr. Ruby Chuan Lo, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Freedom, CA, with other offices in Freedom, CA and Salinas, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Sarah Margaret Brant, MD

Surgery
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Watsonville, CA2.7 mi
Dr. Sarah Margaret Brant, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Watsonville, CA, with another office in Watsonville, CA. She has 17 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ryan Shea Nolan, MD

Surgery
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Watsonville, CA2.7 mi
Dr. Ryan Shea Nolan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Watsonville, CA, with other offices in Oakland, CA and Watsonville, CA. He has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ridgely Marie Meyers, MD

Surgery
15 years exp
Watsonville, CA2.7 mi
Dr. Ridgely Marie Meyers, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Watsonville, CA, with other offices in Ocala, FL and Ocala, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Andrew Deran Kourken Lucine, MD

Surgery
72 years exp
Gilroy, CA7.5 mi
Dr. Andrew Deran Kourken Lucine, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gilroy, CA. They have 72 years of experience. Their specialties include 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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