Best General Surgeons and General Surgery Doctors in Frederick, MD

Livingstone Dore, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. As a general surgeon, Dr. Dore commonly performs abdominal surgeries such as gallbladder removal, appendix removal and hernia repair. His practice includes a full range of general surgery treatments. Dr. Livingstone Dore is expertly trained in the latest laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques, as well as traditional open surgery. Dr. Dore has a specialization in complex GI surgery, including paraesophageal hernia repair and anti-reflux surgery. He completed extensive GI surgical training during his fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Dore also has advanced training in minimally invasive surgery, used to treat: Achalasia Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hiatal and paraesophageal hernias Diverticulitis Colon cancer Inguinal/ ventral/umbilical hernias

Ivane Chua, MD, a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon, treats a full range of noncancerous and cancerous colorectal conditions. Dr. Ivane Chua has advanced training in colorectal surgery, including the latest laparoscopic and robotic techniques. She has a special focus on robotic colon resection. Dr. Chua specializes in: Anal Fissure Rectal Prolapse Hemorrhoid Treatment/Hemorrhoidectomy Diverticulitis Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Colon Polyps Parastomal Hernia Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancers Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy Dr. Chua completed a fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando, and is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Dr. Mackey is a board certified surgeon specializing in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and completed his residency training in general surgery, as well as his hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. His primary interests are benign and malignant diseases of the liver, pancreas, biliary system and gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Mackey was named a Top Doc by Baltimore Magazine in 2010, 2011, and 2012 for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery. He was also named among the Top Up and Coming Surgeons in 2013 by Washingtonian Magazine.