Surgical Services

Multi-Specialty Surgical Program

Focusing on individualized care and comfort for each patient, our specialized teams of highly trained surgeons and dedicated support staff will work with you to find the treatment route that is right for your unique needs. Using state-of the-art technologies and leading-edge techniques, your surgeon will identify the most effective, minimally invasive solution to restore your long-term health.

The multi-specialty surgical program at Doctors Community Hospital has specialized surgeons providing both minimally invasive and traditional surgery options in the following areas:

• Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• General Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery

Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery

Doctors Community Hospital’s Bariatric and Weight Loss Center provides comprehensive and personalized support. This includes minimally invasive bariatric surgical options, such as:

• Lap-band surgery
• Robotic-assisted da Vinci surgery
• Sleeve gastrectomy surgery

Breast Surgery

When detected early, breast cancer is treatable and has a survival rate of 95 percent. As the first comprehensive breast care center with a dedicated breast cancer surgeon in Prince George’s County, our high-quality surgery options include:

• Breast conservation
• Lumpectomy
• Nipple-sparing mastectomy

General Surgery

Experienced surgeons offer minimally invasive and traditional general surgery services to treat various health conditions. These services include:

• Abdominal wall hernia repair
• Antireflux surgery
• Cholecystectomy
• Colon and rectal resection
• Paraesophageal hernia repair
• Peritoneal adhesive disease treatment
• Many others

Orthopedic Surgery

Whether your goal is returning to the sports field or restoring your mobility, our Comprehensive Orthopedic Program* has helped many people reduce or eliminate their orthopedic-related pain and discomfort. This encompasses the following services:

• Arthroscopic surgery
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Hand and upper extremity surgery
• Shoulder and elbow surgery
• Spine surgery
• Total hip and knee replacement

Thoracic Surgery

Our Thoracic Surgery program combines skilled health professionals and high-quality services to screen, diagnose and treat various diseases of the chest:

• Lung cancer
• Benign pulmonary nodules
• Abnormal chest walls
• Chest wall cancers
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema

Vascular Surgery

Our Vascular Health Program tailors treatments to each individual’s needs using bothopen and minimally invasive treatmentoptions. This includes:

• Angioplasty and stenting
• Carotid endarterectomy
• Enodovascular and open aneurysm repair
• Open surgical bypass