Who is taking care of me?

We understand how scary surgery can be. At Central Kansas Medical Center, you can feel comforted knowing that you are in the hands of our highly qualified, board certified general surgeons We are here to answer all of your questions and provide competent surgical care in a reassuring atmosphere.

What does a general surgeon do?

A general surgeon operates on you to treat your injury or illness. They can operate on many areas of your body, including the stomach, liver, intestines, appendix, breasts, gallbladder, hernias, spider veins and the skin. A general surgeon is also capable of performing specialized diagnostic studies to screen for cancer. Both upper and lower endoscopy, including screening colonoscopy, can be performed by a general surgeon. Your general surgeon will give you a diagnosis and provide you with your preoperative, operative and postoperative care. You can relax knowing that your general surgeon will be at your side every step of the way.