A general surgeon is a medical professional who performs surgery on patients. General surgeons typically perform common surgeries and have attended college and medical school to learn the skills needed to perform them successfully. They also care for their patients before and after operations and can give an accurate prognosis after the surgery is complete and the patient has had time to heal.

Gynecological oncology is a field of medicine dedicated to cancers of the female reproductive system. These types of cancer can include vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer. These medical professionals can help make a cancer diagnosis, and they also handle treatment recommendations and other critical healthcare needs for cancer patients. Patients with female reproductive cancers count on their gynecological oncologists to provide them with the information they need to make the best decisions for their care.

A Gynecologist is a medical professional who has the education and training necessary to diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases that affect the female reproductive organs. Most modern gynecologists are also obstetricians. They can help with sexual dysfunction, infertility, STDs, and common infections and diseases.