General Surgery
Patients who wish to have their surgery performed at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center now have a wider range of choices. There are a variety of abdominal surgical procedures that can be performed at Johns Hopkins Howard County, treating the following diseases and conditions:
- Hernias
- Gallbladder Disease
- Appendicitis
- Stomach Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Abscesses and Masses
- Colorectal Cancer and Screening
- Diseases of the Lower Digestive Tract
Minimally invasive and robotic surgery can also be performed, which can mean smaller incisions, less pain and a quicker recovery for patients. Our surgeons can help you determine whether surgery is right for you and if so, which type of procedure.
For a next day appointment in Columbia, call Johns Hopkins Community Physicians at 410-730-1988.
General Surgery Videos
Incisional Hernia Symptoms & Surgical Options
James E. Harris Jr., M.D., Johns Hopkins general surgeon practicing at Johns Hopkins Howard County, describes what incisional hernia is, and the symptoms and treatment options.
Inguinal Hernia Symptoms & Treatment
Hadley Wesson, M.D., Johns Hopkins general surgeon practicing at Johns Hopkins Howard County, describes what an inguinal hernia is, as well as the symptoms and treatment options.
Umbilical Hernia Symptoms & Treatment
James E. Harris Jr., M.D., Johns Hopkins general surgeon practicing at Johns Hopkins Howard County, describes what an umbilical hernia is, and the symptoms and treatment options.
