Our experienced and well-trained surgical team serves Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and offers surgeons and specialists who provide the following services:

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• General Surgeries performed by Dr. Sandeep Vijan (select da Vinci xi Robotic Assisted Surgical options are listed below, noted *)

  • Removing the gallbladder *

  • Removing the appendix

  • Repairing various types of hernias*

  • Removal of Colon Cancer *

  • Removal of lesions (various lumps and bumps on the body) for pathological examination.

  • Robotic Anti-Reflux Surgery 

  • Robotic Intestinal Surgery 

• Gastrointestinal Procedures performed by Dr. Sandeep Vijan.

  • ​Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), or Upper Endoscopy, is a fiberoptic examination of the esophagus and stomach used to diagnose and monitor ulcers, heartburn, and irritations of the stomach and esophagus. It is also used to monitor those at increased risk for esophageal cancer.

• • Colonoscopy is a fiberoptic examination of the large intestine used to diagnose and monitor those at high risk for colon cancer, examine irritations and diseases of the large intestine such as Chron's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, and screen for those with low to moderate risk of Colon Cancer. 

  • Placement of feeding tubes for those unable to obtain nutrition by chewing and swallowing.

• Gynecological procedures performed by Dr. L Ginger Frederiksen that include both minimally invasive surgery and non-surgical treatment (select da Vinci xi Robotic Assisted Surgical Options are listed below, noted *):

  • Hysteroscopy ​

  • Endometrial Ablation 

  • Hysterectomy *

  • Treatment options for Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, and Benign Uterine, Tubal, or Ovarian Pathology (Laparoscopic or *)

  • Hormone Therapy 

  • IUDs 

• Podiatric Surgery performed by Christopher Dipersio 

  • Bunionectomy ​

  • Hammer Toe Correction 

  • Toe Amputation 

  • Excision of skin lesions on foot and toes 

• Infusion Clinic - Tuesday from 8a-4p 

  • Treatment for Arthritis, Asthma and Osteoporosis ​

  • Blood Transfusions 

  • Albumin Infusions 

 

​​​​​​To contact Surgical Services, call 719.738.5186.