Surgical Services
You may be surprised to learn that in 2004, over 3700 surgeries were performed at Whidbey General Hospital. What’s more, WGH’s surgeons are all board certified or board eligible in their field and most have completed fellowships in advanced areas of study.
Five Reasons (some quite small) To Have Your Surgery Performed Here
- Our laparoscopic surgeries (small incisions, less pain, and much faster recovery) are routinely performed for appendectomies, hysterectomies hernia repair, and gall bladder removal, as well as more advanced surgeries of the esophagus, spleen, and colon.
- We perform body friendly endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopies and EGDs to diagnose and treat the entire digestive system.
- Our arthroscopic surgery of the joints offers a less invasive surgery option, for same-day departure. We even offer PCA – patient controlled anesthesia for our post-op inpatients to help minimize discomfort.
- In 2003, we received a Qualis "Award of Excellence in Healthcare Quality" for our innovative and measurable improvements in Pain Care Management.
- Our patient satisfaction rate is consistently above average, with an overall satisfaction rate of 9.6 out of 10 for 2002.
The Surgical Services department of Whidbey General Hospital includes four operating room suites, a post anesthesia care unit, and an Ambulatory Surgery unit. Elective surgeries are scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Twenty-four hour emergency coverage is provided for after-hours and weekends. There are three Board Certified MD Anesthesiologists on staff. The anesthesiologist will meet with you prior to surgery to review your medical history, answer your questions and address any concerns you might have. They are also involved in chronic pain management, including epidural steroid injections for back pain. Multiple levels of care are provided, including ambulatory surgery for patients being discharged to home the day of surgery, outpatient surgery for patients requiring a 24 hour stay and surgery for patients that will require a stay of two or more days. We offer an autologous blood donation program for patients that are scheduled for major surgery.
General Surgery
All general surgeries including:
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Nissen Fundiplication
Sentinel node procedures for Cancer detection
Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy
Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy
Urology
Urology and incontinence procedures
Prostate surgery, including brachytherapy
Bladder surgery and impotence procedures
Kidney surgery including sound wave lithotripsy
Ophthalmology
Cataract Lens Implant
Other diseases and surgery of the eye
OB/Gyn
C-Section
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Hysterectomy
Hysteroscopy, D & C
Endometrial uterine ablation
Tubal Ligation
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports medicine and related procedures
Fracture treatments
Total joint replacement (Hip, knee)
Arthroscopy and ligament repair
Carpal tunnel hand surgery
Plastic Surgeon
Cosmetic and Reconstructive surgery to include:
Facelift
Liposuction
Mammoplasty with implants.
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeries: Dr. Keith Becker
Tonsillectomies, Ear tubes
Hearing loss ,Voice problems
Sleep disorders
Sinus and Nose
Head, Neck, and Skin cancers
Anesthesia
Both general and regional is provided by our board certified anesthesiologists.