A general surgeon can treat many different organs and tissues, especially during emergencies. This clinic has many specialists, and Dr. Patty Yu is the one to call for your general surgery needs. She specializes in general surgery, acute care surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and breast surgery at EMU Health Services.

Acute Care

When a general surgeon handles acute care, this refers to immediate or urgent surgical care that's often life-threatening. These specialists may see patients after trauma, such as an accident, fall, or a violent attack. Emergency surgery includes bowel obstructions, perforated organs, or appendicitis. Patients who are critically ill, such as those in intensive care units (ICU), may also receive acute surgery care from a general surgeon.

General Surgery

Overall, general surgeons can treat many conditions, such as abdominal problems, breast diseases, colon and rectal surgery, and even vascular surgery. Abdominal surgery involves work on the intestines, liver, gallbladder, or spleen. You may go to such a specialist if you need an emergency appendectomy or hernia repair. Some people may also need a gallbladder removed due to polyps, cancer, inflammation, gallstones, pancreatitis, or biliary dyskinesia.

Patients may also see Dr. Yu for general surgery on the colon or rectal area to treat inflammatory bowel disease or cancer treatment. When general surgery is done on the vascular area, it may treat conditions related to aneurysms, varicose veins, or purple artery diseases. 

A hernia is when an organ, such as part of your intestines, pushes through nearby tissues, such as your abdominal wall. The only way to fix this is through surgery. This condition may be painful without treatment and can become chronic for some people. During hernia repair, Dr. Yu can push the protruding organ back into place and stitch the abdominal wall closed or use minimally invasive surgery to repair hernias with synthetic mesh. Breast surgery may involve mastectomies or the removal of one or both breasts. Your surgeon may also perform a biopsy to diagnose cancer or a lumpectomy to remove cystic or cancerous tissue.

Conditions Treated by Our General Surgery Team

There are a vast array of medical conditions and injuries that may require surgery. Among the conditions that may be treated by our general surgery team are:

• Appendicitis
• Cancer
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Gallbladder removal
• GI disorders
• Hemorrhoids
• Hernia repair
• Issues involving the head and neck
• Organ transplants
• Pancreatitis
• Thyroid disorders
• Varicose veins

Find the Right Surgeon Near You Today

Dr. Yu is your local general surgeon at EMU Health Services. Whether you have gallbladder or acute issues, she is the one who can help you. For more information, call EMU Specialty Care Center at 718-850-4368 or the Ambulatory Surgical Center at 718- 849-8700.