General Surgeons in Fayetteville, NC
Surgeons for the most common operations, from hernia repair to gallbladder surgery.
31 providers in Fayetteville
Finding a general surgeon in Fayetteville, NC
The Fayetteville healthcare market is shaped by three things: Cape Fear Valley Health, the regional referral system operating Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; Fort Bragg, the largest Army installation in the country and a heavy TRICARE-acceptance driver; and the Methodist University area east of the medical center, which holds the densest concentration of independent practices.
What does a general surgeon do?
General surgeons evaluate and operate on a broad range of conditions, commonly hernias, gallbladder disease, appendicitis, and problems of the abdomen, digestive tract, skin, and soft tissue. Just as importantly, they judge when surgery is and isn't the right answer; a surgical consultation often starts with whether to operate at all.
Most people meet a general surgeon by referral: a primary-care provider or emergency department identifies a problem and sends you for a surgical opinion. The Fayetteville area is home to many service members, military families, and veterans, and the referral guides below cover how the referral process works.
How to choose a surgeon, and what to ask
The practical checks: board certification and credentials, in-network with your insurance, and accepting new patients, all shown on ProviderQuoHealth profiles. At the consultation, good questions include what the operation involves, what happens without it, the realistic alternatives, and what recovery looks like for someone with your job and activity level. A surgeon should welcome those questions.
Some symptoms shouldn't wait for a scheduled consult. Severe abdominal pain, a hernia that suddenly becomes very painful and won't push back in, persistent vomiting, or a fever with worsening pain deserve immediate care: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
General Surgeons in Fayetteville, NC
Listings built from the public NPPES registry, refreshed May 2026.
John C Alexander, MD
John C Alexander, MD, is a general surgeon based in Fayetteville, NC. He provides surgical care to patients in the local community.
Cape Fear Valley Cardiovascular
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center-Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Clinic — General Surgery
Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC provides general surgery services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is dedicated to delivering surgical care to patients in the community.
Cape Fear Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery PA — General Surgery
Cape Fear Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery PA provides general surgery services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on surgical care for patients in the local community.
Adam Christopher Celio, MD
Adam Christopher Celio, MD, is a general surgeon practicing in Fayetteville, NC. He provides surgical care to patients in the local community.
Yana Mikhaylov
Yana Mikhaylov is a general surgeon serving patients in Fayetteville, NC. Mikhaylov provides a range of surgical care to address patients' healthcare needs.
Ryan M Huttinger, DO
Ryan M Huttinger, DO, is a general surgeon based in Fayetteville, NC. He provides surgical care to patients in the local community.
Highland Surgical Associates, PLLC — General Surgery
Highland Surgical Associates, PLLC provides general surgery services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is dedicated to delivering surgical care to patients in the local community.
Ferncreek General Surgery
Cfv Wound Care and Hyperbarics Center — General Surgery
Cumberland County Hospital System Inc provides general surgery services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is part of a hospital system serving the local community.
Carolina Surgical Specialists, PA — General Surgery
Carolina Surgical Specialists, PA provides general surgery services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care to patients in the area.
Cape Fear Valley General Surgery-Ferncreek — General Surgery
Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC offers general surgery services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is committed to providing surgical care to patients in the area.
Cape Fear Valley Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center — General Surgery
Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC offers general surgery services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is dedicated to providing surgical care to patients in the area.
Cape Fear Valley General Surgery-Village Surgical — General Surgery
Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC provides general surgery services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is dedicated to delivering surgical care to patients in the local community.
Xi Chen, MD
XI CHEN, MD, is a general surgeon practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Chen provides surgical care to patients in the area.
Robert Joseph Albrecht, MD
Robert Joseph Albrecht, MD, is a general surgeon serving the Fayetteville, NC area. He provides surgical care to patients in his community.
Ravinder Kumar Annamaneni, MD
Ravinder Kumar Annamaneni, MD, is a general surgeon based in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Annamaneni provides surgical care to patients in the local community.
Paul Maurice Carter, MD
Paul Maurice Carter, MD, is a general surgeon serving the Fayetteville, NC area. He provides surgical care across a range of general surgery needs for patients in the region.
Ovie Efeurhobo Appresai, MD
Ovie Efeurhobo Appresai, MD, is a general surgeon based in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Appresai provides surgical care to patients in the Fayetteville area.
Michael Steven Bryant, MD
Michael Steven Bryant, MD, is a general surgeon based in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Bryant provides surgical care to patients in the local community.
Marsha Criscio Nelson, MD
Marsha Criscio Nelson, MD, is a general surgeon practicing in Fayetteville, NC. She provides surgical care to patients in the local community.
Leo Warren Davidson, MD
Leo Warren Davidson, MD, is a general surgeon practicing in Fayetteville, NC. He provides surgical care to patients in the local community.
Joel I Horowitz, MD
Joel I Horowitz, MD, is a general surgeon practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Horowitz provides surgical care to patients in the area.
James Mcneil Thomas, MD
James McNeil Thomas, MD, is a general surgeon in Fayetteville, NC. He provides surgical care and consultation to patients in the area.
James Anthony Classen, MD
James Anthony Classen, MD, is a general surgeon based in Fayetteville, NC. He provides surgical care to patients in the local community.
Ijeoma Acholonu Ejeh, MD
Ijeoma Acholonu Ejeh, MD, is a general surgeon serving the Fayetteville, NC area. Dr. Ejeh provides surgical care for a range of conditions and brings dedicated expertise to patient treatment and outcomes.
Donald D Mcfadden, MD
Donald D McFadden, MD, is a general surgeon serving patients in Fayetteville, NC. With expertise in surgical care, Dr. McFadden works with patients to address their surgical health needs.
Debi P Chaudhuri, MD
Debi P Chaudhuri, MD, is a general surgeon practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Chaudhuri provides surgical care to patients in the local community.
Bolanle a Asiyanbola, MD
Bolanle A Asiyanbola, MD, is a general surgeon practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Asiyanbola provides surgical care to patients in the area.
Frequently asked
How many general surgeons are listed in Fayetteville, NC?
Our directory currently lists 31 general surgeons in Fayetteville, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these general surgeons accept TRICARE or military insurance?
TRICARE participation matters for a large share of patients here because of the Fort Bragg community. Each provider's profile shows their contact information so you can confirm coverage before booking.
Do I need a referral to see a general surgeon?
Usually yes as a practical matter; most surgical visits start with a referral from a primary-care provider, urgent care, or the emergency department, and many insurance plans require one. Check the surgeon's profile for accepted insurance and confirm referral requirements with your plan.
Does a surgical consultation mean I'm having surgery?
No. A consultation is an evaluation: the surgeon examines the problem, reviews imaging and history, and discusses whether surgery, watchful waiting, or another approach fits. A clinician will lay out the options; the decision involves you.
Which symptoms mean I should skip the appointment and seek emergency care?
Severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain, a hernia that becomes suddenly painful and can't be pushed back in, persistent vomiting, or fever with worsening pain. For those, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Using TRICARE near Fort Bragg?
Our guides cover finding civilian general surgeons and other providers who accept TRICARE in the Fayetteville-area area, referrals, and setting up your PCM after a PCS.
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