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General Surgery

Surgical Excellence Close to Home

Jefferson Healthcare’s board-certified surgeons provide a range of surgical services, from routine screenings to more advanced surgeries, including colonoscopy screenings, breast and colon cancer surgery, hernia repair, endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, and more.

Outpatient surgery

Jefferson Healthcare Surgical Associates offers convenient in-office procedures, including upper endoscopies, colon screenings, and minor surgeries, performed in a clinic setting. We also provide advanced surgical procedures in our hospital’s state-of-the-art surgical suite.

 

Our surgical services include:

Gastrointestinal and digestive surgical services

We provide colon cancer screening and surveillance, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy. Our services also address issues such as swallowing problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, colon polyps, and colitis.

Breast surgical services

We offer breast biopsies, lumpectomies, mastectomies, and axillary surgeries, as well as evaluations for breast abscesses and breast cancer treatment.

Skin and soft tissue services

Our services include biopsies, sebaceous cyst excisions, and management of pilonidal disease. We also perform wide excisions for melanoma with lymph node biopsies if indicated, and we evaluate skin lesions such as basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and epidermoid cysts.

Abdominal surgical services

We provide laparoscopic colectomies, appendectomies, and cholecystectomies, along with evaluations for colon disorders, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, GERD/hiatal hernias, diverticulitis, and bowel obstructions.

Colorectal surgical services

Our colorectal services include hemorrhoid banding and hemorrhoidectomy, as well as evaluations for colon or rectal cancers, anal fissures, and pilonidal disease.

Hernia evaluation, treatment and surgical procedures

We offer surgical hernia repair and evaluations for ventral/incisional, umbilical, inguinal, or femoral hernias, with both open and laparoscopic repair options available.

Clinic hours

Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location

Watership Building, Ste. 201

Contact

call: 360.385.5444

fax:  360.385.5352

Other Services

Additional specialty surgical services are offered through Jefferson Healthcare’s OBGYN, Orthopedic, and Urology Clinics.

Beyond the Operating Room

Supportive care extends from pre-admission counseling to post-op comfort. With experienced nursing staff, expert surgeons and nurse anesthetists along the way, you are on the road to recovery before entering the operating room.

Information for referring providers

At Jefferson Healthcare, we value your referrals and are pleased to provide a wide range of outpatient services to support your patients’ care needs. If you are a referring provider, please reference this guide.

High Standards

 With Jefferson Healthcare Surgical Associates, you can count on top-quality surgical care, right here at home.

Your Team

Kelsea Peterman, DO

General Surgery
p) 360.385.5444

Accepting New Patients

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

David Schwartz, DO

General Surgery
p) 360.385.5444

Accepting New Patients

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

Kevin Hines, PA-C

General Surgery
p) 360.385.5444

Accepting New Patients

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

Schedule Your Appointment

To schedule an appointment,
please call:
360.385.5444

Please have the following information ready:

  • Name and phone number
  • Insurance information
  • Your calendar or schedule
  • Doctor referral information

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