General Surgery
Complete surgical care, close to what matters most. You.
At Samaritan, we believe that beyond state-of-the-art robotic technology, expert surgeons and an unwavering focus on patients, surgical care takes a local touch. A team that lives in your community. Procedures that are accessible. Scheduling that’s convenient. Experts who are equipped to handle emergencies at a moment’s notice. Because when you or a loved one needs surgery, compassionate and community-based care can never be too close to home.
Don’t travel for your general surgery needs. Trust Samaritan General Surgery—the only local general surgery team available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What is General Surgery?
General Surgery, despite its name, is a specialty that focuses on specific areas of the body—the abdomen, chest and pelvis, including the breasts, stomach, esophagus, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen. Samaritan’s specialty trained surgeons offer many different types of consultations and surgeries, including traditional surgical procedures and specialized robotic procedures.
Conditions we Treat:
- Appendicitis
- Breast diseases
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Heartburn
- Hernias
- Gallbladder disease
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Pancreatic cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Small intestine cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Ulcers
Treatments and Procedures:
- Anti-reflux surgery for GERD, paraesophageal & hiatal hernia and achalasia
- Appendectomy (appendix removal)
- Bowel resection
- Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal)
- Colonoscopy
- Hemorrhoidectomy (hemorrhoid surgery)
- Hernia repair
- Liver Resection/Biopsy
- Manometry
- Parathyroid surgery
- PH Probe testing
- Splenectomy (spleen removal)
- Upper Endoscopy
We provide a full scope of general surgical services while also being among the leading surgeons in robotic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive surgery.
What to Bring With You:
- Your driver’s license or other photo ID with a current address. If the photo ID does not have a current address, please bring a current utility bill or other correspondence that includes this information.
- Your current health insurance cards
- A referral from your primary care physician
- Co-pays
- Any imaging (radiology) studies related to the reason for your visit
- A list of written medications
- A list of questions or concerns you have
Samaritan General Surgery
826 Washington Street Suite 106
Watertown, NY 13601
P. 315-782-1505
F. 315-788-3630
