General Surgery

GENERAL SURGERY

When you need surgery, you know you can count on MCH’s board-certified general surgeons. They have specialized knowledge and expertise to perform surgery on a wide variety of medical conditions. Our team is highly-trained, and offers the newest cutting edge approaches and techniques. They care for patient needs before surgery (preoperative care), during surgery, and after surgery (postoperative care).

Our general surgeons work closely with other specialists involved in each patient’s care to diagnose and provide timely surgical intervention for complex conditions. Our highly skilled surgical staff will create a safe and comfortable atmosphere for you, while delivering comprehensive, top-quality care.

Starting with your initial visit, right through your surgery and follow-up care, you can be assured of expert, attentive care from our entire MCH staff.

Meet Dr. Kwitkin

Common General Surgery Procedures

Abdomen
Appendix
Colon
Gallbladder
Gastrointestinal tract
Hernia
Rectum
Skin lesions and masses

Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs:

Ventral
Umbilical
Incisional
Recurrent

Abdominal Procedures:

Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Colon Surgery
PEG tube placement/removal

Anal/Rectal Procedures:

Hemorrhoidectomy
Colonoscopy

Biopsies:

Lymph node
Liver
Temporal Artery

Skin Conditions:

Skin lesions
Subcutaneous masses
Sebaceous Cyst

Miscellaneous Procedures:

Chemotherapy Port Placement and Removal
Foreign Body Removal
Hematoma Evacuations

Wound Care:

Chronic & Acute wounds

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Common General Surgery Procedures

Abdomen
Appendix
Colon
Gallbladder
Gastrointestinal tract
Hernia
Rectum
Skin lesions and masses

Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs:

Ventral
Umbilical
Incisional
Recurrent

Abdominal Procedures:

Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Colon Surgery
PEG tube placement/removal

Anal/Rectal Procedures:

Hemorrhoidectomy
Colonoscopy

Biopsies:

Lymph node
Liver
Temporal Artery

Skin Conditions:

Skin lesions
Subcutaneous masses
Sebaceous Cyst

Miscellaneous Procedures:

Chemotherapy Port Placement and Removal
Foreign Body Removal
Hematoma Evacuations

Wound Care:

Chronic & Acute wounds

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Medical Arts Building Suite 107 454 Old Street Road

Peterborough, NH 03458

Phone: 603-924-4668 ext 1267

Fax: 603-924-4669

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