What does a general surgeon treat?

A general surgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to a wide range of surgical conditions. In Hong Kong, general surgeons are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include gallstones, hernias, appendicitis, haemorrhoids and anal problems, breast and thyroid lumps, bowel cancer.

How much does a general surgeon cost in Hong Kong?

Consultation fees for general surgeons in Hong Kong typically range from $160 to $2000, with a median fee of $700.

How many general surgeons are in Hong Kong?

There are 649 registered general surgeons in Hong Kong across 17 districts.

When should you see a general surgeon in Hong Kong?

You see a general surgeon when a problem is likely to need an operation, or when a lump needs assessment and possibly a biopsy. Sudden severe abdominal pain goes to A&E instead.

Do you need a referral to see a general surgeon in Hong Kong?

No referral needed to book privately. Bring any ultrasound, CT or endoscopy report｜a surgeon needs imaging before discussing an operation.

How long is the public-hospital wait to see a general surgeon in Hong Kong?

In the public system, new referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 75% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster.

Which general surgeon is good?

ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered general surgeons by district below and compare on those points yourself.

Best General Surgery in Hong Kong

Looking for a General Surgery in Hong Kong? Browse registered specialists across 17 districts to find the right doctor for you.

HK$160 – $2000Median consultation fee: $700

All General Surgery doctors

649 registered General Surgery doctors

What General Surgery covers

Conditions treated: gallstones
hernias
appendicitis
haemorrhoids and anal problems
breast and thyroid lumps
bowel cancer
When to see one instead of a GP: You see a general surgeon when a problem is likely to need an operation, or when a lump needs assessment and possibly a biopsy. Sudden severe abdominal pain goes to A&E instead.
Do you need a referral?: No referral needed to book privately. Bring any ultrasound, CT or endoscopy report｜a surgeon needs imaging before discussing an operation.

General Surgery in Hong Kong

Colorectal cancer was the third commonest cancer in Hong Kong, accounting for 14.4% of all new cancer cases in 2023 (5,467 new cases｜3,169 men and 2,298 women). It was also the second leading cause of cancer death, causing 2,322 deaths in 2024, 15.4% of all cancer deaths.
Source: Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health. Data: 2023–2024.
Diseases of the digestive system｜the category that includes many of the conditions a general surgeon treats, such as gallstones, hernias and appendicitis, alongside non-surgical gastroenterology｜accounted for 218,486 inpatient discharges (and deaths) across all Hong Kong hospitals in 2023, 9.6% of the total across every disease category.
Source: Department of Health, Health Facts of Hong Kong (2025 Edition). Data: 2023.

Public waiting times for general surgery

In the public system, new general surgery referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Of 186,075 new bookings over the year, 75% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 99 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
Cluster	Median	Longest
Hong Kong East	38 weeks	86 weeks
Hong Kong West	27 weeks	83 weeks
Kowloon Central	42 weeks	99 weeks
Kowloon East	48 weeks	99 weeks
Kowloon West	37 weeks	99 weeks
New Territories East	38 weeks	90 weeks
New Territories West	36 weeks	62 weeks

Privately, the median listed first-consultation fee for general surgery on ok.med is HK$700, from 134 clinics that publish a price.

Source: Hospital Authority — Surgery specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does a general surgeon treat?: A general surgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to a wide range of surgical conditions. In Hong Kong, general surgeons are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include gallstones, hernias, appendicitis, haemorrhoids and anal problems, breast and thyroid lumps, bowel cancer.
How much does a general surgeon cost in Hong Kong?: Consultation fees for general surgeons in Hong Kong typically range from $160 to $2000, with a median fee of $700.
How many general surgeons are in Hong Kong?: There are 649 registered general surgeons in Hong Kong across 17 districts.
When should you see a general surgeon in Hong Kong?: You see a general surgeon when a problem is likely to need an operation, or when a lump needs assessment and possibly a biopsy. Sudden severe abdominal pain goes to A&E instead.
Do you need a referral to see a general surgeon in Hong Kong?: No referral needed to book privately. Bring any ultrasound, CT or endoscopy report｜a surgeon needs imaging before discussing an operation.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see a general surgeon in Hong Kong?: In the public system, new referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 75% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster.
Which general surgeon is good?: ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered general surgeons by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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What General Surgery covers

General Surgery in Hong Kong

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