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19 General Surgeons Found in Rifle, CO

We found 19 General Surgeons available in Rifle, CO with an average 4 stars across 82 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 14 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 10 accept Medicare.

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Dr. James Joseph Hanosh, MD

Surgery
4.5
15 ratings
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
"He was my doctor/surgeon in Cortez, CO along with my mom's. He is an excellent surgeon. Very skillful and knowledgeable. So caring and compassionate as well." View Profile
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Dr. Christopher Joseph Wibbelsman, MD

Surgery
4.5
10 ratings
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
"Dr. Wibblesman is very kind, curteous , patient and knowledgable. I felt like a real person and not just another patient." View Profile
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Dr. Gayathri Joyce Sekharan, MD

Surgery
4.6
8 ratings
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
"I would definitely recommend Dr Sekharan. She was practical and straightforward, explaining everything very well." View Profile
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Dr. Teyen Philip Shiao, MD

Surgery
4.3
6 ratings
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
"After suffering with a non-healing, oozing, horrible looking hernia repair scar for almost a year (performed by a front range surgeon), Dr Shiao fixed me!" View Profile
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Dr. Lee Ernest Krauth, MD

Neurological Surgery
3.7
12 ratings
51 years exp
Rifle, CO1.4 mi
"If you need any spine/back/neck help this is the Dr. He has done 2 surgeries for me and I feel amazing!" View Profile
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Dr. Robert Douglas Yajko

Surgery
4
8 ratings
57 years exp
Rifle, CO1.4 mi
"Dr Yajko did emergency surgery on me to remove gallbladdor. He was straight to the point and very clear on what we were doing and how long recovery time was." View Profile
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Dr. Joel Wesley Schaefer, MD

Surgery
3.7
3 ratings
29 years exp
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
"Dr. Shafer reviewed my scan after being admitted to the emergency room and rearranged the operating room schedule to get me in before it ruptured." View Profile
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Dr. Paul Dharmaraj Kanakaraj, MD

Surgery
4
3 ratings
54 years exp
Rifle, CO1.4 mi
"Dr Kanakaraj was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job with the surgery. Everything went just as he explained. He was kind of brief in his discussions and not very friendly." View Profile
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Dr. Eric Josef Hanly, MD

Surgery
3
3 ratings
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
Dr. Eric Josef Hanly, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rifle, CO, with other offices in Rifle, CO and Grand Junction, CO(and 4 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Craig Holger Andersen

Surgery
3.7
6 ratings
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
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Dr. Steven T O'day

Surgery
5
2 ratings
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
Dr. Steven T O'day is a health care provider primarily located in Rifle, CO. He has 17 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery. View Profile
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Dr. Alero T Nanna

Surgery
3.5
2 ratings
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
Dr. Alero T Nanna is a health care provider primarily located in Rifle, CO. She has 17 years of experience. Her specialties include Surgery. View Profile
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Dr. Stuart Holmes Ackley, MD

Surgery
4.5
2 ratings
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO1.4 mi
Dr. Stuart Holmes Ackley, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rifle, CO, with other offices in Grand Junction, CO and Rifle, CO(and 3 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Darren Nisly

Surgery
5
1 rating
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
"Dr.Nisly was terrific. He listened to all my questions and concerns and patiently answered them. He used lots of medical terminology which I found hard to follow at times." View Profile
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Dr. Caleb Gene Van Essen, MD

Surgery
4
1 rating
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
"Clear information and answered questions and concerns" View Profile
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Dr. Tanner Spees, MD

Critical Care Medicine
0 ratings
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
Dr. Tanner Spees, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rifle, CO, with other offices in Rifle, CO and Grand Junction, CO(and 4 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Jason Rayzor

Surgery
0 ratings
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
Dr. Jason Rayzor is a health care provider primarily located in Rifle, CO. His specialties include Surgery. View Profile
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Dr. Douglas August Hirth, MD

Surgery
0 ratings
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
Dr. Douglas August Hirth, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rifle, CO, with other offices in Rifle, CO and Grand Junction, CO(and 3 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Leonard Kaiser Welsh, MD

Surgery
0 ratings
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rifle, CO0.5 mi
Dr. Leonard Kaiser Welsh, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rifle, CO, with other offices in Rifle, CO and Grand Junction, CO(and 4 other locations). View Profile
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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 Rifle 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 Rifle who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
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Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a General Surgeon in Rifle?
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Which General Surgeons in Rifle have the shortest wait times?
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How can I locate a General Surgeon in Rifle 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 Rifle who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
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