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Surgery - Brockton VA Medical Center

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If you are having surgery, we make sure that your procedure and follow-up care are safe and high-quality.

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surgery
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Surgery, otherwise known as General Surgery  is a surgical specialty that focuses on alimentary canal [GI Tract] and abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland.  We also deal with diseases involving the skin, breast, and hernias and perform endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

We treat the following conditions

  • Anti-reflux- laparoscopic, robotic, and open procedures for reflux and hiatal hernia management.
  • Breast- male breast care
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery- laparoscopic and open colon/rectal resection
  • Endocrine- parathyroidectomy, thyroidectomy, adrenalectomy
  • Gallbladder-benign and malignant disease including cholecystitis, gallstones, polyps
  • Spleen – laparoscopic and open splenectomy
  • Liver, pancreas, and bile duct benign and cancer surgery
  • Hernia- laparoscopic and open incisional, inguinal, umbilical, ventral
  • Surgical Oncology- dealing with cancer of all portions of the gastrointestinal tract and para-thyroid; thyroid glands

 

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How to Make an Appointment

If you aren't currently being seen by General surgery, you can be referred by your Primary Care Provider for an initial consultation. If you are already being followed by General Surgery, please call the clinic directly at 857-203-5764

 

 

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Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
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Friday: 24/7
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