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General Surgery at UPMC Hamot

Great Lakes Surgical Specialists offers comprehensive and experienced surgical care as well as dedication to the advancement of the field.  Our surgical team is continuously training in minimally invasive surgery techniques and robotic surgery.

UPMC Hamot is the only hospital in the Erie region to offer 24/7 coverage for general and trauma surgery, and is a Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation – accredited Level II Trauma Center.


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General Surgery Services

General surgical services at UPMC Hamot include evaluation and surgical management of various health conditions, including:

  • Thyroid surgery
  • Parathyroid surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery: appendectomy, bowel surgery, bowel blockage and tumors, diverticulitis
  • Gallbladder surgery: choledocholithiasis, gallstone, pancreatitis, biliary colic
  • Inguinal and femoral hernias
  • Ventral hernias: epigastric, umbilical, spigelian, etc.
  • Ventral incisional hernias including abdominal wall reconstruction
  • Hiatal and paraoesophageal hernia and GERD surgeries
  • Lymph node surgery
  • Skin and soft tissue
  • Mediport placement
  • Temporal artery biopsy

Specialized Minimally Invasive Procedures

Our surgeons provide specialized surgical techniques right here in Erie:

  • Single-site gallbladder removal is a revolutionary technique, aided by robotic technology, that allows the gallbladder to be removed through the bellybutton without leaving any scars.
  • Laparoscopic Nissen is a special procedure for those suffering from constant acid reflux.
  • Heller myotomy is another procedure available to stop persistent acid reflux.

Contact Us

Appointments and referrals can be made by calling 814-877-4577.

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Great Lakes Surgical Specialists
300 State St., Suite 401
Erie, PA 16507 

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