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Board-certified general surgeon

Advanced Hernia Repair and Robotic Surgery in the Treasure Valley

Serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, and surrounding Idaho communities with personalized, minimally invasive general surgery with direct access to your surgeon.

Board-Certified General Surgeon
Advanced Hernia Repair
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Independent Private Practice
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Offering Minimally Invasive General Surgery

Dr. Daniel Gay, DO, FACOS provides patient-focused general surgery with an emphasis on clear education, direct surgeon access, and the least invasive effective approach.

From common outpatient procedures to advanced abdominal wall reconstruction, treatment is tailored to the diagnosis, anatomy, health, and goals of each patient.

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Hernia expertise

Excellence in Hernia Repair

Dr. Daniel Gay, DO, FACOS specializes in advanced hernia repair surgery in Boise, offering minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques. Patients benefit from personalized treatment options, including mesh and select no-mesh repairs designed around strong healing and natural tissue integration.

Averaging 300Successful Hernia Procedures Performed Yearly
<2%Complication Rate
Dr. Daniel Gay, DO, FACOS with the da Vinci robotic surgery system
Dedicated to Boise & Meridian

Dr. Daniel Gay, DO, FACOS

Dr. Gay's care philosophy is to operate under the golden rule—to treat people the way one would like to be treated. He strives to create a partnership with his patients that emphasizes health education and individualized attention.

Dr. Daniel Gay, DO, FACOS is a Board Certified General Surgeon in Idaho's Treasure Valley. He is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and is currently licensed to practice medicine in Idaho, Oregon, and Arizona. He is affiliated with Treasure Valley Hospital, West Valley Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital System, and St. Alphonsus Hospital System.

Dr. Gay received his Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from UCLA and his medical degree from Touro University, Nevada. He completed his surgical internship at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York, and his surgical residency at Beaumont Hospital Trenton, Michigan.

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Connected Across the Treasure Valley

Treasure Valley HospitalSaint AlphonsusSt. Luke'sWest Valley Medical Center
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What Patients Say

Google Reviews

★★★★★
5 Stars, 275+ Reviews
Dr. Daniel Gay is highly rated by patients on Google, with hundreds of patient reviews.

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★★★★★
“I had a failed or incomplete laparoscopic hernia surgery that needed to be corrected. Dr. Gay thoroughly explained his approach, and the entire surgery process went as smoothly as I could have hoped.”
Verified recurrent hernia patient
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“Dr. Gay demonstrated the highest level of professionalism. He clearly explained everything and walked me through my recovery process.”
Verified surgical patient
★★★★★
“From the initial consultation through surgery and follow-up, everything was explained clearly and I felt very well cared for.”
Verified hernia repair patient
★★★★★
“Dr. Gay was very open to my needs and desires for my inguinal hernia repair and patiently explained the technique and materials.”
Verified inguinal hernia patient
★★★★★
“My husband had hernia surgery in a difficult spot, but Dr. Gay used robotic technology and fixed him right up.”
Verified robotic hernia review
★★★★★
“I never had difficulty reaching him or his staff when I had questions or concerns. I am truly grateful that my health was in his care.”
Verified surgical patient
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