Best General Surgeons In Vancouver Near Me

4worldlovers:
Dr. Konkin performs various types of major abdominal operations including gastrointestinal, colorectal, gallbladder, trauma and hernia surgery.

Over his career he has developed a strong interest in improving the rehabilitation of people with abdominal hernias. He has enthusiastically supported the use of local anesthesia and sedation for hernias. He has also embraced the use of laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias. Today, he has a busy surgical practice, which he performs at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody and Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. He also has privileges at the New Westminster Surgical Centre in New Westminster. He is a consulting general surgeon for WorkSafeBC Visiting Specialist Clinic and previously worked with the BC Lions.

4worldlovers: Dr. McGuire provides comprehensive specialized care for people with thoracic disease, including:

RAPID ACCESS THORACIC CANCER CLINICS: for lesions in the lungs, trachea, esophagus, stomach, mediastinum, chest wall, pericardium, and pleural space suspicious for cancer

Benign foregut disease including: giant hiatus hernia, achalasia and esophageal motility disorders, benign esophageal tumours and cysts

Congenital anomalies of the tracheobronchial tree, lung, and esophagus in the adult

Acquired benign conditions such as myasthenia gravis, hyperparathyroidism due to mediastinal parathyroid adenoma, and sepsis in the pleural space, mediastinum, chest wall and lungs

The initial appointment with Dr McGuire is about 30 minutes in length and for consultation only.

Dr. McGuire will review your history, completed investigations, conduct an appropriate examination, and discuss your management plan.

Patients must bring a list of current medications, and an adult English language translator if not fluent in English.

Click here for details on tests that Dr. McGuire may arrange before surgery.

All of Dr. McGuire's thoracic surgeries and thoracic procedures are conducted at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).

In the operating room, fellowship trained cardiothoracic anesthesiologists conduct your thoracic surgical anesthesia. Prior to surgery Dr McGuire's office will arrange an assessment in the VGH pre-anesthetic clinic.

Click these links to the VCH Chest Surgery, VCH Esophophagectomy, and VCH Hiatus Hernia Repair Patient and Family Information guides for more information.

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4worldlovers: Dr.Seal makes sure to answer all your questions and have you informed. His work is amazing and his staff are all lovely. I recommend this office to everyone.”


“Amazing results every time. He is very gifted at his work and takes time to achieve what the client wants. Highly recommend.”

“An excellent, and very professional surgeon I have ever met. He always pays attention to the details and actively listen to my concerns. He creates such a comfortable environment where I can make an informed decision about my procedure. Very transparent about the cost. His nurse, Lisa is very professional, supportive and helpful. I am very very pleased with the services I got with them.”

“Dear Doctor Seal, I feel very lucky to have found you. Everything went really well and with less discomfort than I expected.”

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“I’m sure you hear this all the time, but you truly have changed my life. Thank you so much. I can’t begin to expres my gratitude. I hope this little gift fits in with your collection”

“A huge thank you to you and your team!! Dr Seal your smile and understanding is invaluable to me, you are one in a million!!”

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“Alex, I know how stressful it can be operating on a colleague. You took that in stride and did a great job! Thank you so much!”

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Alex Seal, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Dr. Seal is a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Certified Plastic Surgeon, and along with his team, is committed to helping you achieve all of your individual aesthetic and functional goals. Dr. Seal takes pride in providing the highest quality of care with a detailed initial assessment, honest recommendations, meticulous surgery, and attentive care through your recovery. The focus of his practice is personalized care with beautiful results, and this is achieved with a commitment to safety through the entire process.