General Surgery at UH Geauga Medical Center

Using a multidisciplinary team approach to healing, the highly qualified general surgery specialists at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center combine state-of-the-art diagnostics with the most advanced surgical treatment options to provide superb care for patients in Geauga County and surrounding areas.

Latest Advancements in General Surgery

Whether outpatient or in-patient surgery, our board-certified general surgeons at UH Geauga offer targeted, compassionate care where each patient receives an individualized plan. We offer the latest advancements in surgery services, including traditional surgery, minimally invasive procedures and outpatient surgery.

UH Geauga Medical Center is pleased to offer robotic surgery for some general surgery procedures, including bariatric weight loss surgery. Using the da Vinci robotic surgery system, our general surgeons are able to manipulate an advanced set up surgical tools with superior range of motion and precision. Robotic surgery has many advantages over traditional surgery, which can include shorter hospital stays, less blood loss, less pain and faster recoveries. 

General Surgery Procedures and Services in Chardon, Ohio

The general surgery team at UH Geauga Medical Center is highly skilled in performing several surgical procedures. These include both traditional and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery. General surgery procedures available at UH Geauga include:

• Appendectomy (removal of the appendix)
• Bariatric surgery for weight loss
  • Gastric bypass
  • Sleeve gastrectomy
  • Lap band removal
• Breast biopsy
• Breast lumpectomy
• Colectomy (removal of all or part of the colon)
• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery)
• Endoscopy
• Gastrostomy (feeding tube insertion)
• Heller myotomy
• Hernia repair, including laparoscopic hernia procedures:
  • Hiatal (stomach) hernia repair
  • Incisional hernia repair
  • Inguinal (groin) hernia repair
  • Lumbar hernia repair
  • Paraesophageal hernia repair
  • Recurrent hernia repair
  • Umbilical hernia repair
  • Ventral hernia repair
• LINX anti-reflux surgery
• Mastectomy and partial mastectomy
• Pyloromyotomy
• Splenectomy (spleen removal)
• Thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy
• Trauma surgery