John A. Heim, MD
Director, Department of Surgery
Acting Chief, Division of General Surgery
Frankford’s Department of Surgery prides itself on quality in all facets of general surgery. Its general surgeons are highly trained and qualified, and are experienced in the latest approaches to general surgical-care
needs and techniques. These capable, versatile specialists offer operative procedures that save lives and improve quality of life for patients with
a wide spectrum of conditions.
Surgery is an important, or in some cases primary, form of treatment for conditions of the organ sites listed below. Surgical procedures for problems in these areas make up the core of treatment areas for Frankford’s Division of General Surgery:
• Surgery for conditions of appendix , including appendicitis
• Surgery for the esophagus , including reflux disease
• Surgery for conditions of the gallbladder
• Surgery for hemorrhoids
• Surgery for hernias
• Surgery for hiatal hernia
• Surgery for conditions of the liver
• Surgery for conditions of the kidney
• Surgery for conditions of the pancreas
• Surgery for conditions of the peritoneum (diaphragmatic membrane), including peritonitis
• Surgery for conditions of the small intestine
• Surgery for conditions of the spleen
• Surgery for conditions of the stomach
Frankford’s general surgeons are constantly improving techniques and modernizing tools and strategies for general surgery.
This includes working to minimize or eliminate the use of blood transfusions in operations.
In collaboration with your primary physician, our staff can help advise you on treatment options and will explain surgical
choices. Whether you visit for an elective or nonelective operation, as an inpatient or outpatient, our staff works to assure that
you experience coordinated, first-rate care and good communication with your family and all healthcare professionals involved
in your case.
Our staff is involved in teaching, research, and professional activities that help us keep your care at the leading edge of
clinical knowledge.
See also our general surgery division's special sections on:
• Breast Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Endocrine Surgery (including for conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands)
• Surgical Oncology
• Thoracic Surgery
