Dr. Carlos Rafael Gonzalez, MD
Surgeon
3331 W DeYoung St 305 Marion Illinois, 62959About
Dr. Carlos Gonzalez is a general surgeon practicing in Marion, Illinois. Dr. Gonzalez specializes in Minimally invasive and Robotic Surgery involving Digestive track: Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Appendix, Rectum and Anus; Abdomen: Gallbladder, Liver, Pancreas, Spleen and all types of hernias (Hiatal, Ventral and Inguinal); Skin and underlying tissues: all types of benign and malignant disease; Endocrine system: Thyroid and Parathyroid glands, Pancreas and Adrenal glands; Surgical Oncology: surgical management of cancer; Pediatric Surgery: surgical care of Children; Surgical Critical care: care of critically ill patients with surgical conditions requiring intensive care.
Dr. Carlos Rafael Gonzalez, MD's Videos
Education and Training
Indiana University General Surgery 2014
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details
Dr. Carlos Rafael Gonzalez, MD's Expert Contributions
Since I had my appendix removed, I haven't really had an appetite. Is this normal?
Hi! This is a very common and great question to ask. Decrease appetite is very frequent after any type of surgery. It is repated to your body adjusting to the stress as a result from being sick and have surgery. It will get better with time and you will be back to normal appetite in about 4-6 weeks after surgery. Carlos Gonzalez MD READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chair of Robotic Surgery Program Heartland Regional Medical Center 2018 - 2018
Awards
- Excellence Diploma: excellent academic performance during medical school. 2001 University of Carabobo
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgery
- American Hernia Society
- SAGES
Internships
- Indiana University Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Americas Hernia Society, American Chemical Society, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
- His love of his patients and fixing their problems and satisfaction of making them better with one procedure.
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Exercise
Favorite professional publications
- International Hernia Collaboration, Inc., Society of Robotic Surgery,ACS Publications
Areas of research
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