General Surgeon :
General surgeon is a medical professional who are specialized in diagnosing and treating various conditions that requires surgery. A general surgeon is a doctor that completes 5.5years of MBBS followed by 3 years of an MS or DNB in general surgery. General surgeon treats various conditions involving abdomen,breast, skin and soft tissues like hernias, appendicitis, bowel obstruction, gallbladder disease, skin cancer, varicose veins, wounds or lacerations and breast cancer or non-cancerous(benign) breast conditions. The surgeon helps in diagnosing the conditions in early stages and formulates treatment plan by evaluating the patients condition for surgery,ordering the required diagnostic tests like imaging studies, collaborates with other medical professionals like radiologists and general physicians and educating the patients on different surgical options and risks involved in the surgery and post operative care. Regular followups after surgery is essential to monitor the recovery and overall well being of the patient.