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General Surgery

Highly trained specialists who work together to help you heal

4.8 out of 5 stars (1767 ratings, 757 comments)

Surgical Treatment, Patient Connection

It's natural to feel a little uneasy before surgery – no matter how minor the procedure may be. But Lee Health's general surgeons value patient connection. That means they are committed to answering all of your questions so you fully understand any surgical procedures.

Working closely with referring physicians, our experienced surgery staff repairs major organs, soft tissue, skin, blood vessels, and other issues. We then make sure you receive immediate, comprehensive follow-up care. It's all a part of our professional promise to treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve while helping you feel better.

General Surgery Locations Near You

General Surgery Services

Lee Health's surgical services provide treatments for a wide variety of conditions throughout the body. Our team works closely with referring doctors to ensure you have compassionate, individualized care every step of the way. Below are the robotic and minimally invasive surgery options we also treat:

Gallbladder Disease

  • Gallstones
  • Cholecystitis
  • Biliary dyskinesia
  • Adenomyomatosis
  • Polyps

Hernia

  • Inguinal 
  • Umbilical 
  • Ventral 
  • Epigastric 
  • Spigelian
  • Lumbar
  • Parastomal 
  • Incisional 

Skin/Soft tissue

  • Skin lesions
  • Cysts
  • Lipomas
  • Hidradenitis 
  • Pilonidal cyst

Colon

  • Diverticulitis
  • Colon masses/cancer
  • Unresectable colon polyps
  • Stricture/obstruction

Surgical Management of Reflux Disease

  • Hiatal hernia/Paraesophageal hernia

Appendix

  • Appendicitis
  • Appendiceal mass
  • Abnormal imaging

Small Intestine

  • Obstruction
  • Mass
  • Intussusception
  • Stricture

Stomach

  • Mass
  • Outlet obstruction
  • Ulcer disease

Anorectal 

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Abscess/infection
  • Anal fissure 
  • Fistula

Esophagus



Our Services

We invite you to learn more about common conditions and various treatments so you can feel educated, empowered, and energized to get the help you need.

Robotic General Surgery at Lee Health

Lee Health surgeons specialize in the latest, cutting-edge, robotic and computer-assisted surgical techniques for a multitude of procedures. Learn more about the robotic surgery systems at Lee Health and how they are helping treat the community of Southwest Florida.

Lee Health General Surgery Team

Frequently Asked Questions Related to General Surgery

General surgeons perform surgeries targeting a diverse range of prevalent ailments such as hernias, disease, appendicitis, breast tumors, thyroid disorders, ailments of the colon, diverticulitis, and gallbladder, and at times conditions affecting the endocrine system, breast, skin, and soft tissues.

General surgeons offer comprehensive care throughout the entirety of the surgical journey, starting from the initial evaluation and diagnostic examinations, through surgical preparations and actual procedures, all the way to the management of postoperative care.

Lee Health surgeons are specially trained to offer minimally invasive surgical options using laparoschopic or robotic-assisted surgical approaches that improve recovery, reduce risk of bleeding, and generally offer an improvement of quality of life.

Laparoscopy is a special type of surgery that is less invasive and can be used to both diagnose and treat problems in the abdominal and pelvic areas. By using laparoscopy, surgeons can achieve precise visualization and intervention while minimizing the invasiveness of the procedure. 

In general surgery, robotic systems can be used for various purposes, such as performing minimally invasive surgeries, removing tumors, repairing organs, and other surgical procedures. Not all general surgeons are trained in robotic surgery, and surgeons who perform robotic surgeries undergo special, additional training.

Ratings and Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions.

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  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.8 out of 5 (1767 ratings, 757 comments)

  • Feb 6, 2025

    Dr Groton an amazing surgeon!! Would recommend her to anyone needing hernia repair Was given the royal treatment

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Great visit. Good information and follow up.

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Keep up the GREAT professionalism all around! Its hard to come by these days!

  • Jan 28, 2025

    Dr. Titus and her nurse, Jessica?, were fantastic.

  • Jan 28, 2025

    Dr Berbiglia is the best in town. She is very passionate about her patients and treats them like family. Received phone call directly from Dr regarding my treatment at [ ],, that’s a Dr that cares about her patients. Very welcoming faculty

  • Jan 28, 2025

    Good

  • Jan 27, 2025

    Dr. Levy Miranda had incredible social graces, respectfulness and sowed a sincere desire to provide care in a manner that was most beneficial and helpful to me. Truly impressive. We are fortunate to have someone of this caliber at a community hospital.

  • Jan 26, 2025

    Dr.Doan,and his nurse

  • Jan 25, 2025

    He is the best, he took the time to find the real problem, unlike the rest of the Doctors the [ ]. and were traeting the wrong problem which keep landing me back in the hosptial . At one point I could have [ ]. Dr Negrete got it right and saved my life.

  • Jan 25, 2025

    Dr. Negrete is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, great personality and answered all my questions, I didn’t feel rushed.

  • Jan 25, 2025

    As always, all the staff and DR Levy were great.

  • Jan 24, 2025

    He has a very good bedside manner and is patient.

  • Jan 24, 2025

    Totally fixed my problem I am very appreciative

  • Jan 24, 2025

    The doctor and staff

  • Jan 24, 2025

    Special thanks to all those at the sanctuary who took care of me during my process of surgery and giving me assurance of my [ ]. Thank Dr. Miter for you’re excellent service..

  • Jan 24, 2025

    I found that Dr Lahoud was indeed a very cordial and friendly Doctor who has a mannerism of politeness that is quite rare to be found in these days.

  • Jan 24, 2025

    I am a 50 year old man and have been around a Doctor that seems to care as much as she does. She gives off the most positive vibes of any Doctor I’ve been associated with. I felt completely safe and overwhelmingly comfortable. Thank you so much for that.

  • Jan 23, 2025

    Dr. Berbiglia was one of the best doctors I've ever seen she was wonderful

  • Jan 23, 2025

    The entire visit was excellent.

  • Jan 22, 2025

    Everyone we met was outstanding and kind

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