Surgical Services

More Than Meets The Eye

Jefferson Healthcare’s board-certified surgeons provide a broad range of advanced surgical services, from screenings to general surgeries, including colonoscopy screenings, cancer surgery, hernia repair, endoscopy, and gall bladder.

Outpatient surgery

Jefferson Healthcare Surgical Associates offers the convenience of minor procedures, such as endoscopies and colon screenings, performed conveniently in a clinic setting while the surgery suite at the hospital is available for patients needing a more encompassing level of care.

Gastrointestinal and digestive surgical services

Colon cancer screening and surveillance, diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, endoscopy and evaluation of GERD, swallowing problems, GI bleeding, colon polyps, and colitis.

ENDOCRINE SURGICAL SERVICES

Total and partial thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy for cancer and other benign disorders.

Breast surgical service

Breast biopsy, lumpectomy, mastectomy, as well as evaluation of breast abscess, and breast cancer evaluation and treatment.

Skin cancer surgical services

Biopsy, sebaceous cyst excision, pilonidal cystectomy, wide excision melanoma with biopsy if indicated, and evaluation of skin lesions, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and epidermoid cysts.

Abdominal surgical services

Colectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, as well as evaluation of colon disorders, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, GERD/hiatal hernia, diverticulitis, and bowel obstruction.

Colorectal surgical services

Hemorrhoid banding, hemorrhoidectomy, as well as evaluation of colon or rectal cancers, anal fissures, and pilonidal cysts.

Hernia evaluation, treatment and surgical procedures

Hernia repair and evaluation services for ventral/incisional, umbilical, inguinal, or femoral.

Clinic hours

Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location

Watership Building, Ste. 201

Contact

p) 360.385.5444

f) 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.

High Standards

Recognizing the superior performance of hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays. Jefferson Healthcare is in the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals and the only hospital in the state of Washington to receive both the Outstanding Patient Experience and Patient Safety Excellence Award in 2019.

Your Team

Jay Lawrence, DO, FACOS

Surgical Services
p) 360.385.5444

Accepting New Patients

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

Kelsea Peterman, DO

Surgical Services
p) 360.385.5444

Accepting New Patients

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

Watership Building

Jefferson Healthcare Clinic

David Schwartz, DO

Surgical Services
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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