General Surgery

Who is a General Surgery Specialist?
General surgeon is a medical specialist who treats internal injuries or diseases in the head, endocrine system, abdomen, neck and other soft tissues by surgical methods.

What are the responsibilities of the General Surgery Specialist?
The responsibilities of the general surgery specialist who can work in clinics, private hospitals and state hospitals are as follows;

To examine the medical history of the patients and to diagnose the disease,
X-ray, CT, MR etc. interpreting scans,
Deciding whether surgery is necessary or not based on test and examination findings,
Informing the patients and their relatives about the method and possible risks of the surgical procedure,
Planning the best procedure for treatment, taking into account the patient's allergy or other medical condition,
Coordinating the nurse and anesthesiologist with other operating room personnel and planning the surgery,
Prescribing treatments such as antibiotics, dieting or sedative drugs before and after surgery and helping the patient regain their bodily functions,
To follow the health status of the patient after surgery or treatment,
To examine the surgical equipment and operating room to control sterilization,
Stick to patient privacy.