At Clinica Sierra Vista, General Surgery services provides evaluation, surgical management, and postoperative care for a broad range of conditions, including abdominal wall hernias (inguinal, umbilical, ventral), gallbladder disease, skin and soft tissue masses (lipomas, cysts), abscesses, pilonidal disease, hemorrhoids, anorectal disorders (anal fissures and fistulas), breast masses, thyroid nodules requiring surgical evaluation, and selected gastrointestinal conditions.
Our surgeons also perform excision of skin lesions and provide consultation for colon and upper gastrointestinal disorders requiring surgical management, working closely with primary care providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
Services
- Surgical consultation and evaluation
- Pre-operative assessment and optimization
- Hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional)
- Gallbladder surgery
- Excision of skin lesions, cysts, lipomas, and soft tissue masses & wound management
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Head and Neck Masses
- Gastrointestinal (GI) masses
- Hemorrhoid, diverticular disease, and anorectal surgery (anal fissures, fistulas, pilonidal disease)
- Breast mass evaluation and surgical management
- Surgical wound assessments and chronic non-healing wounds
- Post-operative follow-up and wound care
- Coordination of care with primary care and specialty providers
Conditions Treated By General Surgery
- Abdominal wall hernias (inguinal, umbilical, ventral, and incisional)
- Gallbladder disease (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, biliary dyskinesia)
- Skin lesions requiring biopsy or surgical excision
- Epidermal inclusion cysts, sebaceous cysts, and lipomas
- Soft tissue masses and tumors
- Head and neck masses
- Gastrointestinal (GI) masses
- Breast masses and other benign breast conditions requiring surgical evaluation
- Abscesses requiring incision and drainage
- Hemorrhoids
- Colorectal disease, including diverticular disease
- Anorectal disorders (anal fissures, anal fistulas, pilonidal disease)
- Surgical wound complications, including chronic non-healing wounds
- Soft tissue tumors requiring biopsy or excision
- Lymph node enlargement requiring biopsy
- Benign and malignant lesions requiring surgical biopsy or excision
- Foreign body removal (soft tissue)
- Evaluation of patients requiring diagnostic or therapeutic surgical procedures
- Postoperative wound and surgical follow-up care
FAQs
Do I need a referral to see a general surgeon?
Most patients require a referral from their primary care provider.
What conditions does a general surgeon treat?
General surgeons evaluate and treat conditions such as hernias, gallbladder disease, breast masses, skin cysts and lipomas, abscesses, hemorrhoids, anorectal disorders, colorectal disease, gastrointestinal masses, head and neck masses, chronic wounds, and other conditions requiring surgical evaluation or biopsy.
Will I have surgery during my first visit?
No. Your first appointment is typically a consultation where the surgeon reviews your medical history, performs an examination, and discusses whether surgery or another treatment option is recommended.
How do I prepare for surgery?
If surgery is recommended, you will receive detailed preoperative instructions, including medication guidance, fasting instructions, and any required laboratory tests or medical clearance.
Are all surgeries performed in the clinic?
No. Procedures are performed at an outpatient surgery center or hospital.
How long is the recovery after surgery?
Recovery varies depending on the procedure. Your surgeon will discuss expected recovery time, activity restrictions, wound care, and return-to-work recommendations.
