Advanced surgical care
Choosing the right place to have your surgery is an important decision. Our care team is ready to provide the surgical care you need—from answering your questions before surgery, to using advanced surgical techniques and creating a personalized recovery plan. Our surgeons have the expertise to perform many types of surgery and specialty care procedures, including:
- Abdominal transplant (kidney transplant)
- Hepatobiliary surgery (surgery for growth of tumors, both benign and malignant)
- Liver resection (removal of part of the liver)
- Pancreatic resection (to remove cancer from tail of pancreas)
- Whipple procedure (to remove cancer from the head of the pancreas)
- Bile duct resection (for narrowing of bile duct, cancer and cysts)
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery for stones, infection and cancer)
- Hernia repair
- Dialysis access surgery
- Hemodialysis vascular access (a way to reach the blood for dialysis usually in the forearm)
- Peritoneal dialysis access (a catheter placed in the abdomen)
Personalized care that supports your recovery after surgery
After your surgery, your surgeon and care team will closely monitor you. Before you leave the hospital, your care team will talk with you and your caregiver about how to care for yourself while recovering at home. If you have questions or concerns after you leave the hospital, you can call to talk with a member of our care team. We’re here to support you during your recovery. We also help schedule your follow-up appointments as recommended by your doctor or surgeon.
Gastroenterology specialists for digestive health
Digestive disorders can be painful and embarrassing. They can cause abdominal pain or cramping, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, intestinal gas, ulcers and daily heartburn. At Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners West Specialty Clinic, our care team focuses on preventive health screenings for colon cancer and working together to prevent serious illness.
Gastroenterologists (GI doctors) diagnose and treat digestive conditions, including:
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Crohn’s disease
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Hepatitis C treatment
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Liver disease
- Pancreatitis
- Ulcerative colitis
We also perform advanced endoscopic procedures including: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and minimally invasive stenting.
Get a second opinion from a GI specialist
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Saint Thomas. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized care plan.
When you are experiencing GI symptoms and deciding on a treatment, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic or surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national network of care.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.