General Surgeon

What is a General Surgeon?

general surgeon is a medical doctor who completes:
✔ 4 years of medical school
✔ 5-7 years of surgical residency
✔ Training in anatomy, physiology, pathology and surgical techniques

Scope of Practice

Common Procedures

🔹 Appendectomies (removal of appendix)
🔹 Hernia repairs (abdominal, inguinal)
🔹 Cholecystectomies (gallbladder removal)
🔹 Thyroid/parathyroid surgeries

Emergency Care

🔹 Acute appendicitis
🔹 Strangulated hernias
🔹 Abdominal trauma
🔹 Bowel obstructions

Advanced Surgeries

🔹 Gastrointestinal cancer procedures
🔹 Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries
🔹 Endocrine system operations

Key Skills & Expertise

✅ Mastery of open and minimally invasive techniques
✅ Rapid decision-making in emergencies
✅ Comprehensive understanding of wound healing
✅ Full patient care from diagnosis to recovery

Modern Surgical Techniques

▸ Laparoscopy (keyhole surgery)
▸ Robotic-assisted surgery (in advanced centers)
▸ Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy

Why Choose a General Surgeon?

  • Broad surgical expertise covering multiple body systems

  • Critical role in trauma and acute care

  • Ability to perform both routine and complex procedures

Selecting the Right General Surgeon

⚠ Board-certified in general surgery
⚠ Experienced in your specific procedure
⚠ Skilled in laparoscopic techniques
⚠ Affiliated with well-equipped hospitals


General surgeons form the backbone of surgical care, managing everything from simple outpatient procedures to life-saving emergency operations. Their versatile training makes them uniquely qualified to handle diverse surgical needs across multiple organ systems.

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Saman Nikeghbalian

Saman Nikeghbalian

General Surgeon

Dr. Saman Nikeghbalian is a highly esteemed general surgeon and a pioneering figure in the field of organ transplantation in […]

Iran, Shiraz
Hamidreza Shahbazi

Hamidreza Shahbazi

General Surgeon

Dr. Hamidreza Shahbazi is a highly experienced and accomplished hand surgeon based in Tehran, Iran, with a robust educational and […]

Zia Rasihashemi

Zia Rasihashemi

General Surgeon

Dr. Seyed Ziaeddin Rasihashemi is an esteemed Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. […]

Iran, Tabriz
Majid Samsami

Majid Samsami

General Surgeon

Dr. Majid Samsami serves as an Associate Professor and esteemed faculty member at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. As a board-certified […]

Iran, Tehran
Negar Mashoori

Negar Mashoori

Breast Surgeon

Dr. Negar Mashoori is a board-certified breast surgeon and clinical faculty member at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, recognized for her: Specialized expertise in oncologic […]

Iran, Tehran
Fariborz Samadi

Fariborz Samadi

General Surgeon

Dr. Fariborz Samadi is a renowned general surgeon based in Tehran with over 15 years of experience and a strong […]

Iran, Tehran
Solmaz Shariatpanahi

Solmaz Shariatpanahi

General Surgeon

Dr. Solmaz Shariatpanahi is a highly skilled surgeon specializing in advanced laser surgery techniques with extensive experience in treating a wide range of […]

Iran, Tehran
Morad Katiraee

Morad Katiraee

General Surgeon

Dr. Morad Katiraee is a highly experienced general surgeon with over 20 years of surgical practice and additional 12 years in cardiac surgery. A graduate of Tehran […]

Mehrdad Rezaei

Mehrdad Rezaei

General Surgeon

Dr. Mehrdad Rezaei is a pioneering laser proctologist and surgeon in Iran specializing in minimally invasive anorectal treatments at the Sitting Laser Treatment Center in […]

Iran, Tehran
Bahar Ashjaei

Bahar Ashjaei

General Surgeon

Dr. Bahar Ashjaei is a highly skilled pediatric and neonatal surgeon based in Tehran. She holds a superspecialty board in […]

Iran, Tehran
Alireza Izadi

Alireza Izadi

Colorectal Surgeon

Dr. Alireza Izadi is a distinguished colorectal and laparoscopic surgeon in Tehran, renowned for his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Trained under world-leading specialists in […]

Iran, Tehran
Reza Parsaei

Reza Parsaei

General Surgeon

Dr. Reza Parsaei is a highly skilled laparoscopic surgeon in Tehran specializing in minimally invasive procedures with over 15 years […]

Iran, Tehran