General surgeons are physicians who diagnose and treat patients who are affected by a broad spectrum of illnesses that can benefit by surgical treatment. In addition, when a patient is brought to the hospital for emergency care after trauma, a general surgeon is often called to evaluate for surgical treatment as well as to coordinate the patient's surgical care. General surgeons operate predominantly in the torso region including the stomach, spleen, intestines, bile ducts, pancreas, thyroid gland, esophagus, liver and gallbladder. If you're looking for a general surgeon in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida John Rimmer M.D. is an exceptional choice and comes with the added advantage of specializing in Breast Health Technologies. Read on to find out more about general surgeons and their services.

A general surgery practice typically includes hernia repair (hiatal, inguinal, incisional and umbilical), cyst removal, skin melanomas and more. Along with these procedures Dr. Rimmer, the leading general surgeon in Palm Beach Gardens, also focuses on diseases of the breast by providing mammograms, Breast Brachytherapy, abnormal breast exams, cyst aspirations, breast ultrasounds and treating nipple discharge, breast pain and redness). The surgeries that Dr. Rimmer performs a variety of treatments from small in-office procedures, to outpatient surgery and more complicated procedures that require hospital stays.

Laparoscopic Surgery

General surgery techniques commonly use a large abdominal incision however recent technology has made it possible for some general surgeon procedures to be accomplished laparoscopically, with a number of tiny incisions. Small cameras are inserted into the incisions, enabling the surgeon to view the internal body on a monitor. With the help of the monitor, the general surgeon can operate using surgical instruments that they have inserted into the small incisions. Laparoscopic procedures reduce blood loss, the risk of incision infection and shorten wound healing time.

Dr. Rimmer is a widely recognized general surgeon in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida that offers a wide range of diagnostic procedures that range from in depth breast health care to melanoma excisions to hernia and gallbladder surgeries. Call (561) 748-1242 to make an appointment or to find out more about John Rimmer MD and his compassionate caring staff of medical professionals.