General Surgery
If you’ve ever had an appendectomy, you’ve probably been treated by a general surgeon. These specialists perform an array of surgeries, from removing tumors to repairing a severely broken bone.
The general surgeons at Stormont Vail Health take a team-based approach by closely working with other surgeons and medical specialists in the clinic and in the operating room. For example, if you’re having a malignant tumor removed, general surgeons will work closely with your oncologist or other specialists.
If you need surgery, you might have a lot of concerns. Our surgeons provide pre-operative and post-operative education to patients, helping you understand what to expect after surgery and how to accelerate your healing process.
Before surgery, your general surgeon also can connect you to materials that can help you understand your condition and symptoms, as well as any resources you might need for recovery, such as financial counseling or other patient services.
Treatment & Procedures
Achilles tendon rupture
Overview×The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone. If you overstretch your Achilles tendon, it can tear (rupture).Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It mainly occurs in people playing recreational sports, but…
Shoulder replacement surgery
Overview × In a healthy joint, the round head (ball) of the upper arm bone fits into a shallow socket in the shoulder. Shoulder replacement removes damaged areas of bone and replaces them with parts made of metal and plastic (implants). This surgery is called shoulder arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee). The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The…
Your Surgical Care Providers
Surgical Care Locations
Cotton O’Neil Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
830 SW Mulvane StreetTopeka, KS 66606
