Revolutionizing Surgery
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Island General Surgery & Gastroenterology
P: 360.293.5142
F: 360.299.2043
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Caring for you, inside and out
Island General Surgery & Gastroenterology provides surgical and digestive health care for our community. 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.
Our team uses advanced techniques to help you recover as quickly and comfortably as possible. Many of our procedures are minimally invasive, meaning smaller incisions, less scarring and a faster return to your everyday life.
We understand that surgery can bring uncertainty and worry. That’s why we take the time to answer your questions and explain each step clearly. Our goal is for you to feel informed, comfortable and confident in your care.
Services Provided
General Surgery
Our surgeons treat conditions affecting the:
- abdomen, colon and intestines
- breast
- thyroid
- skin
Our general surgeons also repair hernias, perform critical or emergency surgeries, place ports, feeding tubes and chest drains for patients who need them, and perform screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.
Digestive health (gastroenterology)
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.
Our gastroenterology team evaluates and treats conditions such as:
- heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD
- difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- abdominal pain
- chronic constipation or diarrhea
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- liver disease
- unexplained anemia
- gallbladder disease
- nausea and vomiting
State-of-the-art technology
The da Vinci 5 Surgical RobotCutting-edge surgery, closer to homeIsland Health is bringing leading-edge, minimally invasive surgery to our community—so you can heal faster, stay closer to your support system and get back to life sooner. |
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Screening Colonoscopy Assessment
45? It’s time to take action
Schedule your screening colonoscopy assessment today. Early screening can reduce the incidence of colon cancer by as much as 88%.*
*American Cancer Society
Screening Colonoscopy Assessment
Your health matters! Please take the following steps to schedule your Screening Colonoscopy Assessment with Island Surgeons. A Screening Colonoscopy Assessment is a 15-minute phone appointment at a scheduled time—no waiting on hold or call-backs!
Our colonoscopy coordinator will:
- Confirm your insurance information
- Ask you some health questions
- Review preparation instructions
- Answer your questions
- Schedule a date for your colonoscopy
Schedule your appointment today!
Island Health patients can conveniently schedule their assessment appointment on the myIslandHealth patient portal. From the home screen, tap ‘Schedule Appointment’ and then choose ‘Screening Colonoscopy Assessment’.
Or, call 360.293.5142.
Our Providers
Island General Surgery & Gastroenterology is an Island Health-affiliated clinic. Patients seeking care at this clinic may receive a separate billing for a facility fee. This fee could result in higher out-of-pocket expenses. Patients should contact their insurance company to determine coverage for hospital-based facility charges.
New to the Clinic?
New Patient Tips
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
- Bring completed New Patient forms with you.
- Make sure you have photo ID and the most current version of your insurance cards.
- Bring a complete list of your current medications and dosages.
Patient Resources
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Screening Colonoscopies at Island Health
Your health matters! Watch the video to learn how to schedule your Screening Colonoscopy Assessment with Island Surgeons.