General Surgery
Upfront surgical pricing for hernias, gallbladders, and more — no surprise bills
General Surgery is the specialty focused on upfront surgical pricing for hernias, gallbladders, and more — no surprise bills. OpenDoc separates it into focused subspecialty paths so patients can start in the right care lane before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $100 to $9,000 across 29 common visit types. General surgery on OpenDoc offers bundled, all-inclusive pricing for the most common elective operations in America. A cash-pay hernia repair costs $3,000–$6,000 on OpenDoc versus $15,000+ at many hospitals after insurance processing. With 5 ACGME-recognized subspecialties including bariatric and surgical oncology, patients access fellowship-trained surgeons with transparent pre-surgical quotes.
Not sure where to start? Begin with General General Surgery Evaluation and OpenDoc will keep the specialty, visit type, and price aligned before anything happens.
Cash-pay context
Why pricing transparency matters here
Surgical procedures are the most price-opaque category in healthcare. A single hernia repair can generate 4–6 separate bills (surgeon, facility, anesthesia, pathology, supplies, recovery room). Cash-pay surgery on OpenDoc bundles everything into one price — the number you see is the number you pay.
Subspecialties
Choose the right path inside General Surgery
Each card represents a distinct focused path inside the specialty. This is the big shift from the old browse page: the user gets routing context before they ever hit a provider profile.
Acute Care / Trauma
Acute care surgeons manage emergent surgical conditions including trauma, bowel obstructions, and perforated viscus. While much of this work is hospital-based, these surgeons also provide elective follow-up care and second opinions for complex abdominal problems.
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgeons perform weight-loss operations including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revisional bariatric surgery. They manage the full perioperative pathway from nutritional optimization through long-term metabolic follow-up.
Breast Surgery
Breast surgeons specialize in the surgical management of benign and malignant breast disease, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node biopsy. They often work within multidisciplinary cancer teams and perform diagnostic breast biopsies.
Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal surgeons manage surgical diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. This includes colorectal cancer resection, inflammatory bowel disease requiring surgery, and anorectal conditions like hemorrhoids, fissures, and fistulae.
Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists perform complex cancer resections including melanoma wide excision, soft tissue sarcoma surgery, and cytoreductive procedures. They are fellowship-trained in oncologic surgical principles, margins, and multidisciplinary cancer care coordination.
When you usually need this specialty
Common concerns that lead patients into General Surgery
Inguinal, umbilical, and ventral hernias
Gallstones and gallbladder disease
Appendicitis (elective interval appendectomy)
Breast lumps requiring biopsy
Colon polyps requiring surgical removal
Pilonidal cyst and abscess
Morbid obesity (BMI > 40)
Chronic wounds and skin infections
Thyroid nodules requiring surgery
Soft tissue masses and lipomas
Common care paths
How General Surgery is organized on OpenDoc
Surgical Consultation (New Patient)
Surgical Consultation (New Patient) is a common general surgery entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Surgical Follow-Up Visit
Surgical Follow-Up Visit is a common general surgery entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Inguinal Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic)
Inguinal Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic) is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Routing guide
How the subspecialties differ
| Care path | Choose this route when… | Why OpenDoc separates it |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care / Trauma Surgery | I have a hernia that needs repair | General and acute care surgeons handle routine and complex hernia repairs including abdominal wall reconstruction |
| Bariatric Surgery | I want weight loss surgery | Fellowship-trained in gastric sleeve, bypass, and metabolic surgery with long-term nutritional management |
| Breast Surgery | I found a breast lump | Specializes in breast biopsy techniques and surgical management of breast masses |
| Colorectal Surgery | I have chronic hemorrhoids or anal fissures | Fellowship-trained in anorectal conditions with both surgical and non-surgical treatment options |
| Colorectal Surgery | I need a colon resection for cancer | Specializes in oncologic colon and rectal resection with proper lymph node dissection |
| Surgical Oncology | I have a melanoma that needs excision | Trained in wide excision margins, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and cancer staging surgery |
| Acute Care / Trauma Surgery | I need gallbladder removal | Cholecystectomy is a core general surgery procedure performed by general and acute care surgeons |
Common services & estimated pricing
Review common visit types, transparent cash-pay estimates, and how the care path changes before you move into provider selection.
| Service | Type | Duration | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Consultation (New Patient) Surgical Consultation (New Patient) is a common general surgery entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30 min | $175 – $350 |
| Surgical Follow-Up Visit Surgical Follow-Up Visit is a common general surgery entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 15 min | $100 – $200 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic) Inguinal Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic) is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 1–2 hrs | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Umbilical Hernia Repair Umbilical Hernia Repair is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 1 hr | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 1–2 hrs | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 1 hr | $4,500 – $9,000 |
| Breast Biopsy (Excisional) Breast Biopsy (Excisional) is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 45 min | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Colonoscopy (Surgical) Colonoscopy (Surgical) is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 45 min | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Wound Care Visit Wound Care Visit is a common general surgery entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Therapy | 20 min | $100 – $300 |
| Lipoma Excision Lipoma Excision is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 30 min | $400 – $1,200 |
| Pilonidal Cyst Excision Pilonidal Cyst Excision is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 45 min | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Incision and Drainage (Abscess) Incision and Drainage (Abscess) is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 20 min | $300 – $800 |
| Hemorrhoidectomy Hemorrhoidectomy is a procedure-oriented general surgery service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 45 min | $2,000 – $4,500 |
| Pre-Operative Clearance Visit Pre-Operative Clearance Visit is a common general surgery entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30 min | $150 – $300 |
Pricing methodology: Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Start here
General General Surgery Evaluation
Start with a general general surgery evaluation if you want the provider to confirm the right care path before you move deeper into the specialty.
Why subspecialty matters
Why OpenDoc separates these care paths instead of collapsing them
Focused training matters
Specialties often branch into narrower care paths. Seeing them clearly helps patients choose providers with training that actually matches the problem.
Prices match the care path
A sports medicine visit, a spine evaluation, and a tumor consult are not the same visit. OpenDoc keeps pricing attached to the path, not just the umbrella specialty.
Less guesswork before booking
Patients should understand the likely route before they see provider cards. That lowers false starts and makes the next step into provider search feel clearer.
Better provider fit
This page keeps specialty, subspecialty, common visit types, and price context aligned so users can move into provider selection with more confidence.
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