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19 General Surgeons Found in Brainerd, MN

We found 19 General Surgeons available in Brainerd, MN with an average 4 stars across 88 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. Troy Matthew Duininck, MD

Surgery
4.9
9 ratings
Accepting New Patients
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
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Dr. Christopher Bunch, MD

Vascular Surgery
5
8 ratings
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
"Christopher Bunch was great! Spent time with me to explain things and answer all of my questions." View Profile
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Dr. Ross Benhard Bengtson, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4
12 ratings
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
"Best care in long time" View Profile
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Dr. Mark Raymond Hightower, MD

Colorectal Surgery
5
4 ratings
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
"Dr Hightower was fabulous and I would highly recommend him." View Profile
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Dr. David Roger Vavra, MD

Colorectal Surgery
5
4 ratings
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
"Would definitely recommend" View Profile
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Dr. James John Dehen, MD

Surgery
1.7
3 ratings
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
Dr. James John Dehen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Brainerd, MN, with other offices in Pine River, MN and Brainerd, MN. He has 43 years of experience. View Profile
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Dr. John Stuart Foss, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
5
3 ratings
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Brainerd, MN2.8 mi
"Dr. Foss was very cordial and concerned with my comfort. He was quick and thourough. Kudos!" View Profile
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Dr. Peter Aloysius Schmitz

Surgery
4.5
2 ratings
57 years exp
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
"Dr. Schmitz, Thank you so much for fixing my shoulder back in 2008! Still working construction and my shoulder is still working great! Thank you!!" View Profile
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Dr. Joseph James Pietrafitta, MD

Surgery
3
4 ratings
52 years exp
Brainerd, MN3.3 mi
Dr. Joseph James Pietrafitta, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Brainerd, MN, with other offices in Saint Paul, MN and Coon Rapids, MN(and 5 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Steven Mark Bardolph

Surgery
0 ratings
56 years exp
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
Dr. Steven Mark Bardolph is a health care provider primarily located in Brainerd, MN. They have 56 years of experience. Their specialties include Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile
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Dr. Don Wayne Wennberg

Surgery
0 ratings
59 years exp
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
Dr. Don Wayne Wennberg is a health care provider primarily located in Brainerd, MN. They have 59 years of experience. Their specialties include Surgery. View Profile
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Dr. Donald Arthur Monda, MD

Surgery
0 ratings
57 years exp
Brainerd, MN2.9 mi
Dr. Donald Arthur Monda, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Brainerd, MN, with another office in Brainerd, MN. They have 57 years of experience. View Profile
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Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
0 ratings
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Brainerd, MN3.3 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in Brainerd, MN, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).
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Dr. Jeffrey Jim, MD

Vascular Surgery
4.8
18 ratings
23 years exp
Baxter, MN5.2 mi
"Dr. Jim took his time to review the problem with my husband and I. Did a great job of using regular words so we could understand the surgery that he offered for me." View Profile
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Dr. Stephen Richard Park, MD

Surgery
3.7
19 ratings
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Baxter, MN5.4 mi
Dr. Stephen Richard Park, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Baxter, MN, with other offices in Ely, MN and Duluth, MN(and 5 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Evelyn Jo Erickson, MD

Plastic Surgery
0 ratings
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Baxter, MN5.0 mi
Dr. Evelyn Jo Erickson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Baxter, MN, with other offices in Saint Cloud, MN and Saint Cloud, MN(and 2 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Benjamin Chengpang Sun, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
3
2 ratings
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Baxter, MN5.2 mi
"Had a heart attack and my heart stopped. The hospital I was sent to told my family I had only one chance and they sent me to Ohio State and Dr Sun to save me." View Profile
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Dr. Abigael Mychal Luke, MD

Oncology
0 ratings
12 years exp
Baxter, MN5.0 mi
Dr. Abigael Mychal Luke, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Baxter, MN, with other offices in Baxter, MN and Saint Cloud, MN. She has 12 years of experience. View Profile
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Dr. James Joseph Drinane

Plastic Surgery
0 ratings
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Baxter, MN5.0 mi
Dr. James Joseph Drinane is a health care provider primarily located in Baxter, MN, with other offices in Saint Cloud, MN and Saint Cloud, MN(and 3 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd. 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 Brainerd?
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Which General Surgeons in Brainerd have the shortest wait times?
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Can I schedule appointments with General Surgeons in Brainerd without calling?
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How do I locate a General Surgeon in Brainerd with evening or weekend hours?
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How can I locate a General Surgeon in Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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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