General Surgery with Finney Trimble at GBMC
Finney Trimble Surgical Associates - Serving Baltimore for generations
At Finney Trimble Surgical Associates, part of GBMC Health Partners, we are honored to have served Baltimore-area families for generations. Rooted in GBMC’s community-based ethos, our team of skilled surgeons, nurses, and staff is committed to delivering expert care using advanced technology—while providing the personal attention you deserve.
Our Approach
- Patient-Centered Care: We make patient safety and comfort our top priority, tailoring each treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
- Leading-Edge Techniques: Our four fully integrated surgical suites offer advanced, minimally invasive procedures (including laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgeries).
- Experienced Surgeons: Many of our surgeons are fellowship-trained in minimally invasive techniques, allowing us to provide a broad range of surgical options right here in the community.
- Quality Focus: We participate in the American College of Surgeons' National Surgery Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Our Services
Finney Trimble Surgical Associates offers modern surgical care in state-of-the-art operating rooms with experienced anesthesia providers. We also have a fully equipped minor procedure room in our office for your convenience. Below are some of our most common procedures, tests, and surgeries:
- 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.

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Patient Information
We know that preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming. To make the process simpler, we provide resources you can review before and after your visit. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us 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 first appointment.
New Patient Forms
Referrals
Contact Us
We understand that choosing where to receive surgical care is a significant decision. Our team at Finney Trimble Surgical Associates is here to guide you every step of the way. To schedule a consultation or learn more about our services, please call 443-849-4800.
We look forward to welcoming you to our practice, where advanced surgical excellence meets the personal, compassionate touch that GBMC is known for within our Baltimore community.