General Surgery with Finney Trimble at GBMC
Finney Trimble Surgical Associates - Serving Baltimore for generations
The physicians of GBMC's Division of General Surgery strive to improve patient safety and satisfaction by performing the most appropriate surgical procedures using the least invasive techniques possible. This philosophy is facilitated by the availability of four surgical suites featuring fully integrated, high-definition equipment which allows seamless incorporation of minimally invasive laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, flexible endoscopic, robotic, radiologic, and endovascular techniques. Sophisticated video equipment makes these technologies available in any operating room on the GBMC campus.
Many of the surgeons at GBMC are fellowship trained in minimally invasive surgery and flexible endoscopy. Nearly every major general surgical procedure can be performed at GBMC.
GBMC's Division of General Surgery also proudly participates in the American College of Surgeons' National Surgery Quality Improvement Program. This national program is the only one of its kind in the country that measures surgical patient outcomes and provides hospitals with quality improvement tools.Our Services
The physicians of Finney Trimble Surgical Associates, LLC practice modern surgery in state of the art operating rooms with experienced anesthesia providers. We also have a fully functional minor procedure room located in our office. Please review the comprehensive list of most common procedures, tests and surgeries we perform below.
We offer a wide variety of services including:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Endocrine
- Thyroidectomy
- Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy
- Full parathyroid exploration
- Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
Endocrine surgery is performed by Dr. Joel Turner.
Laparoscopic
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
- Nissen fundoplication (antireflux procedure)
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Heller myotomy (treatment of achalasia)
- Splenectomy
- Adrenalectomy
- Colectomy
- Appendectomy
- Hernia repair
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter placement
General Surgery
- Melanoma excision
- Inguinal hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Lipoma excision
- Complex abdominal wall reconstruction
- Colectomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hemorrhoid banding
Robotic Surgery
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
- Inguinal hernias
- Complex abdominal wall hernias
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Nissen fundoplication (antireflux procedure)
- Heller Myotomy (treatment of achalasia)
Robotic surgery is performed by Dr. Briones, Dr. Costinett, and Dr. Watters.
Breast Surgery
- Lumpectomy
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph node dissection
- Full axillary dissection
- Melanoma excision
Breast surgery is performed by both Dr. Rotolo and Dr. Ross.
Rare Surgery is No Match for Skilled Surgeon
“I had horrible pain in my chest that extended into my shoulders. I knew it had to be related to the hernia,” Ms. Frank notes, adding that this was the worst her symptoms had ever been.
Patient Information
As a resource to our patients, we have provided a few items for your immediate use. Please review these resources carefully, before and after your visit. Should you have any questions whatsoever, feel free to contact the doctors and our staff at your earliest convenience. For a consult, please contact our office at 443-849-4800.
Please print the following forms out at your convenience. Fill the forms out carefully and completely and bring them with you for your 1st appointment.
