Surgical Consults
Surgical Consults can be done in the office, emergency room or
at the hospital. Your physician will contact us and give a brief description
of your problems. X-rays or lab testing may be done prior to your appointment.
Our surgeon will perform an assessment, review your tests or x-rays and
discuss surgical options.
Surgical
Procedures
Our surgeons perform a variety of general surgical procedures. Here
are some of the most common:
Hernia repair
Abdominal surgeries:
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Appendectomy (removal of appendix)
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Cholecystectomy (removal of gallbladder)
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Colon surgery
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Splenectomy (removal of spleen)
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Adrenalectomy (removal of adrenal gland)
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Liver resection
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Pancreatectomy (removal of the pancreas)
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Stomach surgery including fundoplication
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Anal - rectal surgery (removal of hemorrhoids,
fistulas, etc)
Breast surgery including biopsy, lumpectomy, or mastectomy
Central line access (Portacath, Groshong)
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Laparoscopic options
Mammosite placement
Lesion removal
Office Procedures
Some procedures can be performed in the office setting if
appropriate. These include:
Worker's Compensation
Our surgeons are consulted for surgical options for work
comp injuries. These might include:
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Carpal tunnel
surgery
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Hernia repair
Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
When you see our surgeon, x-rays, CT or MRI exams may need
to be completed to assist with diagnosis. This may have been done by your
primary care physician prior to coming to our office. The surgeon will do
an evaluation of the testing to clarify abnormal results. He will explore
all the options for your treatment. If surgery is the option chosen, the
procedure will be fully explained to you. After surgery, a pathology report
will be reviewed with you at the post-op visit. Further treatment plans will also be discussed and referrals to other
specialists made as appropriate. Our physicians are compassionate and kind
in discussing treatment options.
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