A general surgeon specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with illnesses and conditions affecting the breast, endocrine system, abdomen, digestive tract, skin, blood vessels, and breasts.

A general surgeon is also educated in the care of children and cancer patients, as well as the treatment of severely ill and wounded patients.

General surgeons are adept at doing endoscopies and less invasive procedures.

Hernias, gallstones, appendicitis, breast tumours, thyroid diseases, pancreatitis, intestinal blockages, colon inflammation, and colon cancer are among the common ailments treated by general surgeons.