1,855 General Surgeons Found in Needham Heights, MA

We found 1,855 General Surgeons available in Needham Heights, MA with an average 4 stars across 8,215 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 534 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 512 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Ravi Kacker, MD

Surgery
Provided follow-up after the visit
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Natick, MA5.5 mi
"Dr Kacker is one of the kindest humans I’ve ever met. He is brilliantly intelligent and he has finally narrowed down my issues." View Profile

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Dr. Yanina Barbalat, MD

Urology
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Needham Heights, MA0.9 mi
Dr. Yanina Barbalat, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Needham Heights, MA, with other offices in Burlington, MA and Woburn, MA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Francis Duggan, MD

Emergency Medicine
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hingham, MA
"I've struggled to find a doctor who truly listens, but Dr. Duggan changed that." View Profile

Dr. Alejandro Travieso Soler, MD

Surgery
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Needham Heights, MA0.4 mi
"Upon my first visit with Dr. Soler he was very knowledgeable and compassionate." View Profile

Dr. Stephen Jacobs Eyre, MD

Urology
18 years exp
Needham, MA0.1 mi
"Dr Eyre takes his patient's concerns seriously and uses his vast knowledge and experience to treat you and make sure you feel taken care of." View Profile

Dr. Philip Vincent Barbosa, MD

Urology
17 years exp
Needham, MA0.1 mi
Dr. Philip Vincent Barbosa, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Needham, MA, with other offices in Boston, MA and Needham, MA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Reinhorn, MD

Surgery
1 Award
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Wellesley, MA2.1 mi
"In my opinion, Dr. Reinhorn is a very skilled and experienced surgeon. And everyone in the office does a fantastic job of working with every patient." View Profile

Dr. Arthur A Shektman, MD

Plastic Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Wellesley, MA1.2 mi
Dr. Arthur A Shektman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Wellesley, MA, with other offices in Boston, MA and Wellesley, MA. He has 36 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD

Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.2 mi
"Dr. Laurie Katz is a GREAT Doctor! Since I been in her care, she has went above and beyond to help me and make me feel comfortable in my leg injury." View Profile

Dr. Nora Fullington, MD

Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Wellesley, MA2.0 mi

Dr. Michele Annette Gadd, MD

Surgical Oncology
43 years exp
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.3 mi
"If you are looking for a Oncology surgeon with knowledge, empathy, kindness and the most wonderful bedside manner it's Dr Gadd." View Profile

Dr. Virginia Singlan Hung, MD

Plastic Surgery
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Cambridge, MA7.1 mi
"Simply the best!!! Caring, understanding, and knowledgeable. Takes her time and listens to your concerns. You’re more than just another patient to Dr. Hung." View Profile

Dr. Robert J Anderson, MD

Vascular Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Framingham, MA9.4 mi
"Everybody, including my doctor, knew exactly what to do and guided me through the process of determining what needed to be done to alleviate some of my vein related issues." View Profile

Dr. Brian Howard Eisner, MD

Urology
24 years exp
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.3 mi
Dr. Brian Howard Eisner, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Newton Lower Falls, MA, with another office in Boston, MA. He has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. John Michael Siliski, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Boston, MA5.3 mi
"I. Just had a LH hip revision after 21 years the rehab is tough but Dr Siliski did an excellent job i came in from FL had the surgery on Sep 9th and going home on Nov16th" View Profile

Dr. Andrew Aurel Wagner, MD

Urology
28 years exp
Needham, MA1.7 mi
"I was recommended to see Dr. Wagner for a second opinion. The first doctor wanted to remove a part of my body that would have many side effects." View Profile

Dr. Michael Blair Tantillo, MD

Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chestnut Hill, MA3.6 mi
Dr. Michael Blair Tantillo, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chestnut Hill, MA, with other offices in Manchester, NH and West Roxbury, MA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stephen John Hoenig, MD

Vascular Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Wellesley, MA3.5 mi
"Great doctor, very personable and through!" View Profile

Dr. Ronald Stefan Matteotti, MD

Surgery
32 years exp
Framingham, MA9.7 mi
"Dr Matteotti" View Profile

Dr. Michael Lanuti, MD

Thoracic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.3 mi
Dr. Michael Lanuti, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Newton Lower Falls, MA, with other offices in Newton, MA and BOSTON, MA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. A George Volpe, MD

Plastic Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton, MA4.0 mi
"Dr. Volpe is absolutely wonderful. He took the time to hear exactly what my needs are and explained what he could make happen... and it happened." View Profile

Dr. Bassem Talaat El Hassan

Hand Surgery
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Boston, MA9.3 mi
"I rarely go online to check or write reviews about anyone. But I could not but do it for this wonderful amazing incredible surgeon. " View Profile

Dr. Paul Von Ryll Gryska, MD

Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.2 mi
"the best best doctor I have ever had" View Profile

Dr. Sheila Partridge, MD

Surgery
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton, MA2.2 mi
Dr. Sheila Partridge, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Newton, MA. She has 29 years of experience. Her specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Sonal Narendra Pandya, MD

Plastic Surgery
34 years exp
Needham, MA1.7 mi
"She was very approachable and explained everything clearly and above all I liked her honesty. Looking forward to work with her. Hopefully my insurance covers the surgical cost!" View Profile

Dr. Paul Gene Feldon, MD

Hand Surgery
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Wellesley, MA2.2 mi
"Have had hand procedures and minor surgery with good success" View Profile

Dr. Mary Jane Houlihan, MD

Oncology
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Needham, MA1.7 mi
Dr. Mary Jane Houlihan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Needham, MA, with other offices in Boston, MA and Boston, MA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Charudutt Narayan Paranjape, MD

Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.3 mi
Dr. Charudutt Narayan Paranjape, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Newton Lower Falls, MA, with other offices in Boston, MA and Newton, MA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Francis Kutka, MD

Plastic Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.2 mi
Dr. Michael Francis Kutka, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Newton Lower Falls, MA, with other offices in Haverhill, MA and Newton Lower Falls, MA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Walter J Chwals, MD

Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Boston, MA
"Dr Chwals saved my daughters life." View Profile

Dr. Alia Pervez Qureshi, MD

Surgery
22 years exp
Needham, MA1.7 mi
Dr. Alia Pervez Qureshi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Needham, MA, with other offices in Chestnut Hill, MA and Portland, OR. She has 22 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Daniel Neil Driscoll, MD

Plastic Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.2 mi
"From day one...from Dr Driscoll's office staff to the operating room staff...recovery room nurses.. And nurses on the floor my care was excellent.. " View Profile

Dr. Sareh Parangi, MD

Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton, MA2.3 mi
"Went to her for my hemithyroidectomy, and had the most smooth and reassuring experience." View Profile

Dr. Roy Phitayakorn, MD

Surgery
24 years exp
Boston, MA9.3 mi
"I had thyroid surgery with Dr. Phitayakorn just over two weeks ago. I had several Telehealth and phone visits before and after the surgery." View Profile

Dr. Brooke Swearingen, MD

Neurological Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Boston, MA5.3 mi
"Dr. Swearingen, has performed pituatary surgery twice, last being l l/2 years ago. I've also recommended him to a neighbor he also performed her surgery." View Profile

Dr. Marwan Mujid Kazimi, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Boston, MA6.7 mi
"Went to Dr. Kazimi with a very complicated problem, he explained the surgery to correct it, and guided me and my family through it." View Profile

Dr. Rafael V Pieretti, MD

Surgery
61 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.2 mi
"Excellent doctor with an enormous human quality. One of the best doctors that I consulted. He performed a surgery on a son of a congenital hydronephrosis when he was 6 months old." View Profile

Dr. David Francis Lawlor, MD

Surgery
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.3 mi
"So skilled and professional" View Profile

Dr. Matthew J Carty, MD

Plastic Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
BOSTON, MA5.3 mi
"I just finished a DIEP flap procedure to replace implants and couldn't be happier. Dr Carty is genuine, caring and extremely skilled." View Profile

Dr. Brigid Kelley Killelea, MD

Oncology
25 years exp
Chestnut Hill, MA2.9 mi
"Extremely compassionate. Takes time to discuss issues/concerns and really makes you feel like you are in good hand. She looks you in the eye and listens to what you have to say." View Profile

Dr. Christopher James Corey, MD

Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Brighton, MA5.4 mi
"Awesome ! Awesome! Awesome! The most kindest and compassionate Dr and with a great sense of humor! Love those socks and Polo!!!!!" View Profile

Dr. Morton Gerald Kahan, MD

Surgery
57 years exp
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.2 mi
"I consider myself so lucky to have had Dr. Kahan for breast surgery. In my estimation, there is no better surgeon in both expertise and bedside manner!" View Profile

Dr. Richard Alan Bartlett, MD

Plastic Surgery
1 Award
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Brookline, MA5.6 mi
"I'm so glad I chose Dr. Bartlett to perform my top surgery. From the first consultation through the post-op appointment, I felt affirmed and comfortable." View Profile

Dr. Martin Mahon Dolan, MD

Hand Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dedham, MA2.7 mi
"Dr. Dolan treated me for osteoarthritis in my hands, and twice for a wrist fracture, one on each side. The second one required surgery, which he performed 8 months ago." View Profile

Dr. Michelle Eileen Specht, MD

Surgery
30 years exp
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.2 mi
"excellent surgeon, professional, straight-forward, takes immediate action in coordinating follow up with team." View Profile

Dr. Jinsil Kim Sung, MD

Hand Surgery
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Waltham, MA4.8 mi
"The doctor was very thorough and knowledgeable. She looked at my problem with my elbow and provided me with a brace. Very happy with my appointment." View Profile

Dr. Ioannis Glavas, MD

Ophthalmology
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.3 mi
Dr. Ioannis Glavas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Newton Lower Falls, MA, with other offices in Woburn, MA and Peabody, MA(and 14 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Octavia Nanagas Devon, MD

Urology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Needham, MA1.7 mi
"Dr. Devon was professional, caring and informative. She made an uncomfortable procedure easier than I had anticipated. Her bedside manner was warm and caring." View Profile

Dr. George Tolis, MD

Thoracic Surgery
31 years exp
Brighton, MA5.4 mi
"Dr. Tolis was kind and compassionate as well as having a sense of humor. During a very scary time for us we felt confident that everything would come out alright." View Profile

Dr. Michael John Yaremchuk, MD

Surgery
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Boston, MA8.5 mi
Dr. Michael John Yaremchuk, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Boston, MA, with another office in Boston, MA. He has 50 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Liliana Grigorievn Bordeianou, MD

Surgery
1 Award
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Boston, MA5.3 mi
Dr. Liliana Grigorievn Bordeianou, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Boston, MA, with other offices in Boston, MA and Boston, MA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. John Charles Wain, MD

Thoracic Surgery
46 years exp
Brighton, MA5.4 mi
"Dr. Wain performed the Modified Ravitch surgery on me in November of 2024 at Brigham and Woman's Hospital." View Profile

Dr. Kevin Edward Mccarthy, MD

Surgery
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Dedham, MA2.7 mi
"Been to Dr Mccarthy for 2 separate surgeries. Both were excellent and just as expected. I would go back again. Minor day surgery for lumps under skin." View Profile

Dr. Christopher Gates Boyd, MD

Surgery
29 years exp
Needham, MA1.7 mi
"Doctor Boyd did a wonderful job fixing my abdominal hernia." View Profile

Dr. Waleed Hazem Ezzat, MD

Plastic Surgery
21 years exp
West Roxbury, MA3.6 mi
"Dr. Ezzat is a talented and highly trained surgeon, in addition to being warm and personable in his interactions with patients." View Profile

Dr. Peter Theodore Masiakos, MD

Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.3 mi
"You won't find a better doctor." View Profile

Dr. Amy Sue Colwell, MD

Plastic Surgery
1 Award
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Boston, MA5.3 mi
"Amy was fantastic. She answered all of my questions, performed an amazing surgery! I am so happy with the results. She followed up with me for 4 months." View Profile

Dr. Dicken Shiu-Chung Ko, MD

Urology
36 years exp
Weston, MA3.4 mi
"I notice that one person gave a one star review. It must not be acceptable." View Profile

Dr. Daniel Patrick Ryan, MD

Surgery
47 years exp
Newton Lower Falls, MA2.3 mi
Dr. Daniel Patrick Ryan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Newton Lower Falls, MA, with other offices in Boston, MA and Newton Lower Falls, MA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stewart Peyhsin Wang, MD

Plastic Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Needham, MA1.7 mi
"Dr. Stewart Wang is professional and specializes in natural results, not creating a doll character. He is the BEST!" View Profile

Dr. Boris Gershman, MD

Urology
18 years exp
Needham, MA1.8 mi
Dr. Boris Gershman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Needham, MA, with other offices in Boston, MA and Needham, MA(and 2 other locations). 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 Needham Heights 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 Needham Heights 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 Needham Heights?
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How can I locate a General Surgeon in Needham Heights who is fluent in my preferred language?
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