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Top General Surgeons in Srinagar (2025)

Dr. Junaid Khurshid

National Board Certified Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon

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Pohru Chowk, Nowgam, Byepass, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, 190015

Dr. Saleem Jahangir

MBBS, DNB - General Surgery

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Hmt, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Dr. Adnan Mattoo

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

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Hawal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Dr. Yawar Watali

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

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Jammu and Kashmir State., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Frequently Asked Questions

A general surgeon is a doctor who has done special training in surgery and can operate on many parts of the body. They usually deal with stomach, intestines, liver, appendix, gall bladder, breast, skin and even soft tissues. Some also handle thyroid and other glands.

You should think about meeting a surgeon if you are having long stomach pain, swelling in abdomen, hernia coming out, wounds not healing, lump in breast, gall bladder stones, or if some other doctor refers you for surgery. People also go after accidents or injuries when operation is required. Even small things like appendicitis, piles or fistula are treated by them.

Normally it is between ₹250 to ₹600 in Srinagar. In private clinics or big multi-speciality hospitals, fee is on the higher side. In government hospital OPDs, it can be much less or sometimes free. First visit might cost more and follow ups are usually cheaper.

Yes, Srinagar has quite a good number of experienced surgeons, some of them with 10–20 years of practice. Many are trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery, which is less painful and has faster recovery.

Yes, nowadays laparoscopic or keyhole surgery is very common here. Many surgeons in Srinagar do gall bladder removal, appendix removal, hernia repair and even some bowel operations with laparoscopy. Patients prefer it because cuts are smaller, pain is less and recovery is faster compared to open surgery.

Definitely yes. Gallstones and gall bladder inflammation are one of the most common reasons people meet surgeons. In most cases laparoscopic gall bladder removal (called cholecystectomy) is done. Some surgeons also manage bile duct stones or complications if they arise.

Yes, almost every general surgeon handles hernia cases. Whether it is inguinal hernia (in groin), umbilical hernia (near navel) or incisional hernia (after old surgery), they repair it by open or laparoscopic method. Type of surgery depends on patient condition, age, and hospital facilities.

Yes, they do. General surgeons are trained to remove suspicious lumps or growths from skin, breast, abdomen and other soft tissues. They also take biopsy samples for lab testing. If it turns out cancerous, then they guide patient to oncology department for further treatment.