PeaceHealth Surgical Specialties at Northwest Specialty Clinics

Surgery can feel scary. You don’t have to face it alone. Our surgeons care for common and complex conditions. We work with you to find the right care for your needs.

Why choose our surgical team

• Expert surgeons in many specialties, all in one place.
• Less invasive options, including robotic-assisted surgery, when they fit your needs.
• Second opinions for complex or returning conditions.
• Help with your medical records and teamwork with your referring doctor.

Conditions we treat

Our surgeons treat many conditions, including:

• Hernias, including groin (inguinal hernia) and belly button (umbilical hernia) hernias.
• Hiatal and paraesophageal hernias, which push part of the stomach into the chest.
• Gallbladder disease, including gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis).
• Acid reflux (GERD).
• Achalasia and other swallowing problems.
• Pancreatic and liver conditions, including pancreatic cancer.
• Colon and rectal conditions, including colorectal cancer.
• Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Breast conditions, including breast cancer.
• Thyroid and parathyroid conditions, including hyperparathyroidism.
• Hemorrhoids and other conditions around the anus and rectum.
• Digestive system cancers and other cancers.

Surgeries and procedures

Your surgeon may talk with you about:

• General surgery.
• Hernia and belly wall repair, including complex belly wall rebuilding and hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repair.
• Esophagus surgery, including Heller myotomy, which relaxes the tight muscle at the bottom of the esophagus.
• Pancreas, liver and bile duct surgery, including the Whipple procedure, which removes the head of the pancreas and nearby parts.
• Colon and rectal surgery, including robotic colectomy, which removes part of the colon with robotic tools.
• Ostomy revision and reversal. An ostomy is an opening that lets waste leave the body.
• Cancer surgery.
• Breast and thyroid-related (endocrine) surgery.
• Surgery for hemorrhoids and other anal conditions.