General Surgery
Our Surgeons Help Get You Back to Living Well
Surgery may be performed for many different reasons. Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital's general surgeons are experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of diseases and disorders that may require surgical treatment. Some general surgeons have further specialization and training, such as in breast, cancer-related, or bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
Holy Cross Health general surgeons are trained to treat conditions involving:
- Abdominal Wall
- Appendix
- Breast Tissue
- Digestive System
- Skin
- Thyroid
Common conditions treated by general surgeons include:
- Appendicitis - swelling and pain of the appendix
- Bowel obstruction or perforation - Blockage or hole in the intestine
- Cancer care - Abnormal cellular growth, such as in the case of breast and colorectal cancer
- Gallbladder problems - Inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) and gall stones
- Diverticulitis - Inflammation or infection in the digestive system
- Hemorrhoids - Swollen vein in or around the anus or rectum
- Hernias - Tissue or organ bulging in the abdominal wall may be treated in our Hernia Program
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Stomach acid abnormally flows from the stomach into the esophagus, which may be treated using the innovative LINX Reflux Management System
- Overweight and obesity - Weight above the healthy weight range, which may be treated with Bariatric Surgery, a type of surgery that helps with weight loss
- Skin infections, burns and other abnormalities
- Thyroid nodules - Abnormal lumps in the thyroid gland
Advanced Surgical Care That Stands Out
Many of our general surgeons perform advanced minimally invasive surgeries, including robotic surgeries. Minimally invasive surgeries use smaller incisions, which leads to a faster recovery, less pain and an improved cosmetic result. Robotic-assisted surgery can have additional benefits due to the enhanced technologies and precision. Holy Cross Health is equipped with multiple cutting-edge da Vinci Xi surgical robots to ensure optimal, high-quality surgical care.
Holy Cross Health has significant expertise in treating surgically complex patients, including patients with obesity. In addition to performing weight-loss surgeries, our surgeons and anesthesiologists have significant experience performing a variety of routine and complex abdominal surgeries on patients with obesity.
A Focus on Exceptional Patient Care and Comfort
At Holy Cross Health, exceptional care, and your safety and comfort are our top priorities. Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital offer spacious pre-operative areas for patients and families and Post Anesthesia Care Units staffed with specially trained critical-care nurses. For patients staying overnight after their surgery, post-surgical recovery takes place in our comfortable and modern private patient rooms which can also accommodate the overnight stay of a loved one for added support. For highly complex surgeries, Holy Cross Hospital offers one of the few dedicated surgical intensive care units in the area.
To find a physician, view our physician teams, search the online physician's directory, or call 301-754-8800.