Surgical Services

Surgical Services

As a leader in surgical services, we understand the importance of investing in state-of-the-art technology. More surgeries are performed at a Northside Hospital than any other hospital in Georgia. Northside Hospital has ranked #1 by the National Research Corporation Healthcare Market Guide for "Most Preferred Outpatients/Same Surgery 2005, 2006 and 2007. In addition to being named for the 10th consecutive year Atlanta's Most Preferred Hospital for Overall Healthcare Services. Northside is often an early adopter of important technology advancements. Many of the surgeons on staff at Northside are nationally recognized as pioneers in laparoscopic surgery a minimally invasive technique. Recent additions have been integrated OR Suites, the da Vinci® Robotic Laparoscopic Surgical System and O-arm Imaging System.

 

Our comprehensive surgical services include:

Specialty Areas:

Advanced Center for Robotic Surgery - Northside Hospital ranks in the top 10% for daVinci robotic prostectomy and the top 5% for gynecologic procedures both nationally and worldwide. The computer-assisted robotic technology, enables surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures. Patients benefit from smaller incisions, reduced recovery time and shorter hospital stays.

Robotic surgery is preformed at Northside Hospital - Atlanta and Cherokee. For more information regarding robotic surgery call 404-851-8200

 

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery – A number of surgeons who practice at Northside Hospital are recognized as pioneers in video laparoscopy, a technique that dramatically reduces the recovery time for many operations. 

 

Bariatric Surgery - Our Atlanta hospital has been performing gastric bypass since 1983 and have now expanded our services at Northside Hospital-Cherokee. All bariatric surgeons on staff belong to the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.

 

Breast Cancer Surgery – More cases of breast cancer are diagnosed and treated at Northside Hospital than any other hospital in Atlanta. The surgeons at Northside perform a wide range of procedures including reconstruction, mastectomy and lumpectomy.

 

General Surgery – With more than 100 general surgeons on the medical staffs of our hospitals in Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee, Northside is a leader in general surgery. Northside Hospital general surgery experts lead the field by performing gallbladder removal, hernia repair, gastrointestinal surgery and breast surgery by traditional and state-of-the art laparoscopic techniques.

 

Gynecological Surgery – More GYN surgery including the treatment for ovarian, uterine & cervical cancer are performed at Northside Hospital than any other hospital in Atlanta. We offer specialized therapy for infertility as well as many gynecological disorders.

 

Orthopedic Surgery - Northside is recognized for its comprehensive orthopedic surgery program including leading experts in knee surgery using image guided technology, shoulder arthroscopy, spine and major joint replacement procedures, specialized hand treatment and foot and ankle procedures.

 

Spine Care - The Neurological and Orthopedic surgeons on staff at Northside are recognized experts in the field of spine care.  The Northside team also includes specialists in the area of Pain Management for a variety of painful spine and other disorders.

 

Urologic Surgery - More cases of prostate cancer are treated at Northside Hospital-Atlanta than any other local hospital. The most effective methods to treat prostate, bladder and pelvic disorders are available here.  We have nationally renowned surgeons in urological gynecology and urological laparoscopy.  .

 

To find a surgeon on staff at Northside, click on Find a Doctor or call our free physician referral service at (404) 851-8817.

 

Important Phone Numbers

 

Pre-Surgery Assessment:  

Atlanta

 

(404) 459-1200

 

Pre-Surgery Testing:

 
Atlanta   (404) 851-8956
Meridian Mark (404) 459-1780
Alpharetta (770) 667-4060
Forsyth  (770) 844-3285
John’s Creek

(678) 512-6658