General surgery services are available at Great Falls Hospital and Surgery Center through qualified surgeons with medical staff privileges. These surgeons work closely with referring providers and specialists to deliver surgical care for a wide range of conditions requiring operative treatment.
General surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, skin, soft tissues, endocrine system, and other areas of the body. They perform both elective and medically necessary procedures using traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques when appropriate.
Surgical Care Close to Home
When surgery is recommended as part of your treatment plan, your primary care provider or specialist may refer you to a surgeon with privileges at Great Falls Clinic Hospital or the Great Falls Clinic Surgery Center.
Our facilities are equipped to support a variety of surgical procedures while providing coordinated care before, during, and after surgery.
Conditions Commonly Treated by General Surgeons
General surgeons may diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Hernias
- Gallbladder disease
- Appendicitis
- Skin and soft tissue masses
- Cysts and lipomas
- Gastrointestinal disorders requiring surgery
- Colon and rectal conditions
- Breast disorders requiring surgical evaluation
- Thyroid and endocrine conditions requiring surgery
- Acute surgical emergencies
Treatment recommendations are based on each patient’s condition, medical history, and individual healthcare needs.
What to Expect
If surgery is recommended, your surgeon will discuss:
- The diagnosis and treatment options
- Risks and benefits of surgery
- Preparation instructions
- Recovery expectations
- Follow-up care recommendations
The surgical team works closely with your referring provider and other specialists to help ensure seamless, coordinated care throughout the treatment process.
Coordinated Surgical Care
At Great Falls Hospital and Surgery Center, patients benefit from collaboration between surgeons, primary care providers, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in their care.
This team-based approach helps support safe, effective surgical treatment and recovery.
General Surgery services are available at Great Falls Clinic Hospital and the Great Falls Clinic Surgery Center through physician referral.