General Surgery

Providing you with ease-of-mind is important to us, so we see most patients within one week and urgent matters can be accommodated that day or the next day. Our office is conveniently located across the street from Griffin Hospital and across the hall from the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, providing us with quick access to advanced technology.

Our surgeons offer patients expert care in a wide range of surgical treatments and diagnostic procedures. Our patient-centered focus ensures personalized and high-quality care that makes the patients’ needs our top priority.

Surgical Treatments

Our expert surgeons specialize in a wide range of procedures for both benign and malignant conditions:

Head and Neck Surgery

• Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
  Removal of thyroid or parathyroid glands to treat cancer, goiter, or hyperparathyroidism.

• Parotidectomy
  Surgical removal of the parotid gland (salivary gland) often due to tumors, both benign and malignant.

Breast Surgery

• Lumpectomy and Mastectomy
  Removal of breast tumors (lumpectomy) or the entire breast (mastectomy) for cancer treatment or prevention.

• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy/Dissection
  Identifies and removes the first lymph node(s) to which cancer is likely to spread.

• Partial Breast Irradiation (MammoSite®)
  A targeted form of internal radiation therapy inserted after lumpectomy, reducing treatment time.

Gastrointestinal and Esophageal Surgery

• Gastric Resection
  Partial or total removal of the stomach to treat tumors, ulcers, or severe obesity.

• Benign and Malignant Disease Treatment
  Includes surgical interventions for non-cancerous conditions like ulcers and cancerous growths.

• Fundoplication (Nissen or Partial)
  A surgical procedure used to treat chronic acid reflux (GERD) by reinforcing the lower esophageal sphincter to prevent stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus.

• Hiatal Hernia Repair
  Surgical correction of a condition in which part of the stomach pushes up into the chest through the diaphragm, often contributing to GERD symptoms.

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

• Cholecystectomy
  Gallbladder removal, typically due to gallstones or infection.

• Bile Duct Resection
  Surgery to remove bile duct obstructions or tumors.

• Pancreatic Resection
  Removal of part of the pancreas to treat tumors or chronic pancreatitis.

• Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage or Removal
  Treats fluid-filled sacs in the pancreas that may cause pain or infection.

Colorectal Surgery

• Colon and Rectal Resection
  Surgical removal of diseased segments of the colon or rectum, often due to cancer or diverticulitis.

• Perirectal and Pilonidal Abscess Drainage
  Treatment of infected fluid collections near the rectum or tailbone.

Diagnostic and Office-Based Procedures

Our office is fully equipped to perform in-office diagnostic and minor therapeutic procedures:

• Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Excision
  Removal of common skin cancers with clear margins.

• Cyst and Lipoma Excision
  Simple outpatient procedure to remove benign lumps.

• Abscess Drainage
  In-office drainage to relieve infection and promote healing.

• Fine Needle Aspiration (Ultrasound-Guided)
  Minimally invasive sampling of breast cysts, lymph nodes, or neck masses for diagnostic purposes.

• Core Needle Biopsy (Ultrasound-Guided)
  Tissue sampling of breast or lymph node masses to assess for malignancy.

• Placement of MammoSite® Device
  Used in select breast cancer patients after lumpectomy to enable localized radiation therapy.

• In-Office Genetic Testing for Breast and Colorectal Cancer
  Identifies hereditary cancer risk through a simple cheek swab or blood test.

• Chemo Port Placement (Implanted Venous Access Devices)
  A small medical device placed under the skin to allow easy and repeated access to the bloodstream for chemotherapy, blood draws, or medication administration.

Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Procedures

Performed using small incisions and a camera for faster recovery and less pain:

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  Minimally invasive gallbladder removal.

• Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  Treatment for cancer or diverticulitis with smaller incisions.

• Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
  Minimally invasive treatment for GERD that reinforces the lower esophagus to prevent acid reflux.

• Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
  Used to treat hiatal hernias contributing to GERD and chest discomfort.

• Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
  Corrects larger hernias near the stomach that may cause reflux, difficulty swallowing, or chest pain.

• Gastrectomy
  Removal of part or all of the stomach for cancer or severe ulcers.

• Appendectomy
  Removal of the appendix due to infection (appendicitis).

• Splenectomy
  Removal of the spleen due to trauma, blood disorders, or tumors.

• Adrenalectomy
  Surgical removal of the adrenal gland for tumors or hormone imbalances.

• Hernia Repairs (Laparoscopic and Open)

  • Inguinal and Femoral Hernia

  • Ventral and Incisional Hernia

  • Umbilical Hernia
    Options include minimally invasive and open approaches based on patient needs.

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Surgery

• Wide Local Excision with Graft Reconstruction
  Removes melanoma with a margin of healthy skin, sometimes requiring a skin graft.

• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  Determines whether melanoma has spread to lymph nodes.

• Lymph Node Dissection
  Removal of lymph node groups when cancer spread is confirmed.