21 General Surgeons Found in Rockton, IL

We found 21 General Surgeons available in Rockton, IL with an average 5 stars across 1,051 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 13 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 10 accept Medicare.

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Dr. John J Bottros, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Provided follow-up after the visit
1 Award
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockford, IL10.0 mi
"He's hard to get in to see because he is the best. My friends, the man in the waiting room, my partner, even the elderly man working at the cinema." View Profile

Dr. Mark A Oyer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Saw me in a timely manner
1 Award
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockford, IL10.0 mi
"I feel he does a great job of listening to me." View Profile

Dr. Giovanni Incandela, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery
Gave an accurate diagnosis
1 Award
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockford, IL10.0 mi
"It was a longer wait than usual. But other than that I nothing but good to say of the Doctor." View Profile

Dr. Mark L Barba, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Provided follow-up after the visit
1 Award
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockford, IL10.0 mi
"Excellent surgeon. My total hip replacement from 2012 is still going strong. We are monitoring my other hip." View Profile

Dr. Jeremiah A Pflederer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Flexible scheduling
1 Award
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockford, IL10.0 mi
"Dr Pflederer, is a outstanding doctor and the care he has been giving me is more than any other doctor that I have seen." View Profile

Dr. Nissage Cadet, MD

Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Beloit, WI7.4 mi
"All good." View Profile

Dr. David T Thom, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery
Spent time with me
1 Award
5 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockford, IL10.0 mi
"Dr. Thom, his resident and staff were very informative and listened to all my concerns. He explained what was going on with my foot and my options. I left with a plan." View Profile

Dr. Douglas J Pacaccio, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery
Spent time with me
1 Award
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockford, IL10.0 mi
"Dr. Pacaccio is wonderful! Explains everything to you in detail, answers all questions without being in a hurry! Very pleasurable bed side manner, my kind of doc!!" View Profile

Dr. Neel Karne, MD

Surgery
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Beloit, WI7.4 mi
"All great." View Profile

Dr. Melissa Amberger, DO

Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Beloit, WI7.4 mi
"Dr. Amberger went above and beyond; not just with my emergency surgery but then helping me deal with my insurance denial (which we found was caused by a coding issue caused by the hospital)." View Profile

Dr. Scott Lee Bierman, MD

Surgery
39 years exp
Beloit, WI7.4 mi
"Dr. Bierman performed emergency surgery on my wife on a Christmas Eve many years ago and saved her life." View Profile

Dr. Katherine Ann Martens, MD

Emergency Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Loves Park, IL6.8 mi
"Dr. Martens came up the ranks before female practioners were universally accepted." View Profile

Dr. Kenneth M Pelehac, DO

Critical Care Medicine
36 years exp
Beloit, WI7.4 mi
Dr. Kenneth M Pelehac, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Beloit, WI, with other offices in Woodsville, NH and Beloit, WI(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jeremy C Alderfer, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
21 years exp
Beloit, WI7.4 mi
Dr. Jeremy C Alderfer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Beloit, WI, with another office in Beloit, WI. He has 21 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Roger Edward Huizenga

Surgery
52 years exp
Beloit, WI7.4 mi
Dr. Roger Edward Huizenga is a health care provider primarily located in Beloit, WI. They have 52 years of experience. Their specialties include Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Barbara Lynn Mondik, MD

Surgery
39 years exp
Machesney Park, IL5.9 mi
Dr. Barbara Lynn Mondik, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Machesney Park, IL, with another office in McKeesport, PA. She has 39 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Keiron Takahria Kennedy, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
21 years exp
Beloit, WI7.4 mi
Dr. Keiron Takahria Kennedy, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Beloit, WI, with other offices in Greenwood, SC and Arlington, VA(and 13 other locations). View Profile

Dr. George Fraser Woodington, MD

Surgery
73 years exp
Beloit, WI7.4 mi
Dr. George Fraser Woodington, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Beloit, WI. They have 73 years of experience. Their specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Rao Jayaprakash N Gondi, MD

Anesthesiology
57 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Loves Park, IL8.2 mi
Dr. Rao Jayaprakash N Gondi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Loves Park, IL, with another office in Rockford, IL. He has 57 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Brian Wade Mecklenburg, MD

Anesthesiology
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Loves Park, IL8.2 mi
Dr. Brian Wade Mecklenburg, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Loves Park, IL, with other offices in Rockford, IL and Dixon, IL. He has 28 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Robert Charles Schoenwald, MD

Surgery
52 years exp
Rockford, IL10.0 mi
Dr. Robert Charles Schoenwald, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rockford, IL. They have 52 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

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What's the best way to search for a General Surgeon in Rockton 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 Rockton 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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Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see General Surgeons providing telehealth services in Rockton. 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.
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Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a General Surgeon in Rockton?
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Which General Surgeons in Rockton have the shortest wait times?
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How do I locate a General Surgeon in Rockton with evening or weekend hours?
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How can I locate a General Surgeon in Rockton who is fluent in my preferred language?
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How do I search for a General Surgeon in Rockton who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
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