Jill B. Watras, MD

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Jill Watras, MD, is double board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Watras and the general surgery team in Norwalk provide care for both general and complex surgical needs, including: General emergency surgery (e.g. appendicitis, gallbladder disease, intestinal obstruction, severe soft tissue infection, traumatic injuries) Open and laparoscopic approaches to cholecystectomy Simple and complex hernia repair Da Vinci ® robotic-assisted surgery Management of complex surgical wounds Colectomy Bowel resection Skin and soft tissue surgery Appendectomy Mass excision and benign tumor removal Surgical critical care and trauma She volunteers on national committees related to these topics. She also has a strong interest in providing surgical education and is an instructor in nationally recognized programs. Originally from Michigan, she loves the outdoors and can be found enjoying nature during her time away from the hospital.