Dr. Leon Sykes MD
General Surgeon - Macon, GA
Contact Dr. SykesDr. Leon Sykes specializes in general surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, trauma surgery and surgical critical care in Macon, Georgia. Details of Dr. Sykes' experience as an MD and his 2 hospital affiliations are available on your free doctor report.
Primary Location for Dr. Sykes
840 Pine St
Macon, GA 31201
Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise
Dr. Leon Sykes identified specializing in
General SurgeryGeneral Surgery
A surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon established the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist., Thoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative care, and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum, and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. Thoracic surgeons have the knowledge, experience and technical skills to accurately diagnose, operate upon safely, and effectively manage patients with thoracic diseases of the chest. This requires substantial knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and oncology, as well as capability in the use of heart assist devices, management of abnormal heart rhythms and drainage of the chest cavity, respiratory support systems, endoscopy, and invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques. No Sub-Specialty., Vascular SurgeryVascular Surgery
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intercranial vessels or the heart., Cardiac Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical CareSurgical Critical Care
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff, and other specialists..
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Hospital Affiliations
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Dr. Sykes is affiliated with 2 hospitals:
Boys Town National Research Hospital
555 N 30th St
Omaha, NE
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License
Dr. Leon Sykes has been confirmed to have a license in Georgia.
Aliases
Patients may also know Dr. Leon Sykes MD as:
- L Sykes
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