We’ve grown, and our new name shows it. We now have two more doctors on our team to make it easier for you to schedule your appointment: Gastroenterologist Dempsie Morrison, DO, and General Surgeon Mohini Dasari, MD, MS.

What does this mean for you? You no longer have to travel far to see a digestive health specialist or a general surgeon. Whether you need a routine checkup like a colonoscopy or urgent surgical care, we’re here for you when you need us, close to home.

What Our General Surgery Team Does
Our general surgeons treat many health problems, including gallbladder disease, hernias, and breast and colon cancer. We also place ports for medical treatments. Every patient gets attentive, personalized care from our team. Both our general surgeons and gastroenterologist perform colonoscopies, allowing you to get on our schedule quickly.

Why Having a Gastroenterologist in Our Community Matters
A gastroenterologist treats problems with your entire digestive system. This includes routine tests, like screening colonoscopies, typically starting no later than age 45, and treating symptoms and more complex conditions, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Early detection and healthy lifestyle choices matter. Colon cancer is on the rise among younger people, and it’s now the leading cause of cancer-related death among young adults. That makes screening more important than ever—and now you can get that care close to home, quickly, from doctors right here in our community.

Know the Warning Signs of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer symptoms can be easy to miss. Watch for:

• Changes in bathroom habits (long-lasting diarrhea or constipation)
• Blood in your stool
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Losing weight without trying
• Feeling tired or low iron levels

If you notice any of these signs, don’t wait. Call your doctor and talk about what you’re feeling.

Advanced Surgical Care, Close to Home
The da Vinci 5 system is the latest surgical technology available to help surgeons perform many procedures with enhanced precision and control.

Your surgeon remains in complete control throughout the procedure, using the robotic system as an advanced surgical tool.

Benefits to patients:

• Smaller incisions
• Less pain
• Less scarring
• Shorter hospital stays
• Faster recovery
• Quicker return to daily life

Learn more at: islandhealth.org/revolutionizing-surgery

We’re here for you, close to home.
Whether you need a routine screening or have questions about a digestive or surgical concern, our team is ready to help. Call Island General Surgery and Gastroenterology at 360.293.5142 to schedule an appointment or ask us about our services.