General Surgery

UF Health General Surgery in Jacksonville provides an extensive array of specialized surgical services. Our highly qualified and board-certified University of Florida surgeons are responsible for the evaluation and management of a diverse list of surgical diseases, and are committed to excellence in all aspects of patient care.

UF Health surgeons specializes in the evaluation and treatment of:

• Adrenal masses
• Anorectal disorders
  • Anal fissures
  • Anal fistulas
  • Hemorrhoids
• Breast disease and breast cancer
• Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Gastric (stomach) cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
• Colon disorders
  • Colon cancer
  • Inflammatory bowel disease:
    • Crohn's disease (Crohn's colitis)
    • Ulcerative colitis
  • Diverticular diseases
• Gallbladder and bile duct disorders (cholecystitis and other gallbladder disease)
• Esophageal disorders
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Hiatal hernias
• Hernias – inguinal/ventral
• Skin cancers, including melanoma
• Skin and soft tissue sarcomas
• Stomach disorders and peptic ulcer disease
• Small bowel disorders

Whenever possible, UF physicians employ minimally invasive or robotic surgical procedures to decrease healing time and improve outcomes.