Hernia & abdominal wall
Groin, umbilical, ventral, incisional, recurrent, and complex abdominal wall repairs.
Conditions and procedures
General Surgery Specialties
General surgery covers a broad range of conditions. The first step is identifying the diagnosis, understanding whether surgery is appropriate, and selecting the least invasive effective plan.
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Understand the plan
Clear information for your next decision
Gallbladder & endoscopy
Gallbladder surgery, EGD, and colonoscopy for selected indications.
Skin & soft tissue
Lipoma removal and selected melanoma excision with sentinel lymph node biopsy.
Interactive visit planner
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Select anything that applies. This tool organizes questions; it does not diagnose a condition.
Common questions
Patient FAQ
Do I need a referral?
Referral requirements vary by insurance plan.
What records are useful?
Imaging, pathology, prior operative reports, laboratory results, and medication lists can help.
How is a procedure selected?
Recommendations are based on diagnosis, anatomy, health, evidence, and patient goals.
Educational sources and resources
Information is educational and does not replace an examination or individualized medical advice. Call 911 for emergencies.
Ready to talk with a surgeon?
Bring your questions, imaging, pathology, and prior operative records when available.
Additional patient resources
More conditions and procedures
Colonoscopy Preparation Guide
Prepare for a clear, safe colonoscopy with practical bowel-prep, medication, hydration, transportation, and day-of-procedure guidance.
Constipation, Diarrhea, and GI Bleeding
Understand when persistent bowel changes or gastrointestinal bleeding need medical evaluation, testing, endoscopy, or surgical consultation.
Colon Cancer Evaluation and Surgery
Patient-friendly information about colon cancer diagnosis, staging, surgical treatment, lymph-node evaluation, and recovery in Boise.
Breast Cancer Surgical Consultation
Understand breast biopsy results, surgical options, lymph-node staging, and coordinated multidisciplinary breast cancer care.
Excisional and Incisional Biopsy
Learn why a surgical biopsy may be recommended, the difference between excisional and incisional biopsy, and what pathology can clarify.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Surgical Care
Understand hidradenitis suppurativa, medical management, wound care, and when selected persistent disease may benefit from surgical treatment.