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General Surgery

SEARHC’s board-certified general surgeons provide compassionate, full-spectrum, patient-centered surgical services for all ages – prioritizing comfort, safety, and timely access. From routine procedures to emergency surgeries, our highly skilled and proficient team is dedicated to delivering expert surgical care.

General Surgery Services

Our general surgeons specialize in soft tissue and gastrointestinal (GI) tract procedures, providing a full range of surgical solutions to support your health. Commonly provided procedures include:

Consultation and evaluation for surgical and non-surgical management

Same-day surgery (as appropriate)

Endoscopic procedures

Colonoscopies

Cholecystectomies Hernia repair

Gallbladder surgery

Soft-tissue and skin procedures (biopsies, cysts, lipomas)

Breast and endocrine evaluations (thyroid/parathyroid)

Trauma and urgent surgical care (stabilization and operative management)

Evaluation and referral for conditions requiring higher-level care, including oncology or other complex conditions

Explore medical weight management and lifestyle-based approaches.

Non-Surgical Options

Featured Preventive Service: Colorectal Cancer Screening

SEARHC offers colorectal cancer screening across Southeast Alaska. Screening recommendations vary by risk:

  • Alaska Native patients: start routine screening at age 40
  • All others at average risk: start at age 45

 

Visit our Colorectal Screening resources to learn why routine screening matters and to see the options available through SEARHC.

 

Offered in both Sitka and Wrangell, this diagnostic procedure can identify abnormalities in the colon, including polyps, also referred to as adenomas. Polyps or adenomas can then be removed during the procedure and sent to the lab for further analysis.

Video Consultation Available

Recognizing that meeting in-person with your surgical care team in the Southeast region can involve travel, SEARHC offers preliminary video consultations. This connects patients with their surgical care teams, helps determine if surgery is needed, and better ensures patients feel informed before traveling for an in-person appointment.

Our team is here to guide you every step of the way — ensuring expert surgical care, closer to home.

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Next Steps: How to Schedule a Consultation or Procedure

If you need to schedule general surgery services, choose one of the following options:

• Call Your Primary Care Provider to receive a referral for general surgery care.
• If you have a referral, you can contact our General Surgery care team at 907.966.8054

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