General Surgery

About

Knowledge and Technical Expertise

General surgery at The Oregon Clinic encompasses a wide variety of office-based, inpatient and outpatient procedures. Our general surgeons assist with the management of complex malignancies, as well as benign surgical diseases with a focus on minimally invasive approaches.

New Patients

We are currently welcoming new patients. Please see our list of office locations to the right to find the location closest to you.

Once selecting a location, you can either call to schedule an appointment or click on a provider of your choice and request an appointment online.

Current Patients

Log into your online portal, MyHealth Connection, to request an appointment online, retrieve your medical records, request prescription refills, and communicate with your office.

If you don't have a log in, you can click on your office location to the right, and call or click on your provider to request an appointment.

Commonly Requested Forms & Information

To expedite your check-in process, please print and complete any applicable forms from our patient portal, MyHealthConnection (no login required).

Referring Physicians

To refer a patient to our practice, please visit the Office Location page of your choice to conveniently submit your referral online or call us at the number listed.

Team

Shaghayegh Aliabadi-Wahle, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Thyroid Surgery, Parathyroid Surgery (Minimally Invasive/Focused), Adrenal Surgery (Laparoscopic), Treatment of Breast Cancer

David Cook, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Colorectal Cancer, Gall Bladder, Hernia Repair, Thyroid

Steven DeMeester, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Benign & Malignant Esophageal Disorders, Complex Pulmonary & Tracheal Disorders, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery of the esophagus and stomach

Christy M. Dunst, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopic Resection and Ablation of Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Motility Disorders & Achalasia, Esophagectomy (Vagal Sparing, En Bloc & Minimally Invasive), Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery of the esophagus and stomach

Niknam Eshraghi, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Burn Surgery, Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal Surgery), Colon and Small Bowel Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pilonidal Disease, Skin, Soft Tissue, and Wounds, Venous Access

Jordana Gaumond, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Acute Care Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive and Open Repairs, Treatment of Breast Disease including Cancer, Surgical Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Disorders including Cancers, Minimally Invasive Adrenal, Spleen, Gallbladder and Gastointestinal Surgery

Jason Gilster, MD, FACS, Medical Director: Pacific NW Vein

Areas of Focus:

Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (EVRFA), Advanced Laparoscopy, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia Repair, Complex Hernias, Venous Disease

Paul D. Hansen, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Liver and Pancreas Surgery, Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery, Adrenal Surgery

Richard Jamison, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Adrenal Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Varicose Vein Treatment

Nathan Kemalyan, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal Surgery), Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia Repair, Burn Management, Complex Wound Management, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Charles Mueller, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Burn and Wound Care, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Surgery - Open and Laparoscopic, Surgical Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Disorders, Upper and Lower Endoscopy, Colon and Small Bowel Surgery, Pilonidal Disease, Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures

Michael Munly, MD

Areas of Focus:

Anal fissures, fistulas & abscesses, Cancer of the colon, rectum, & anus, Colonoscopy, Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Fecal Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Minimally invasive & sphincter sparing surgery, Rectal Prolapse, Sacral nerve stimulator implantation

Pippa Newell, MD

Areas of Focus:

Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Radiofrequency Ablation of Liver Tumors, Minimally Invasive Adrenal, Spleen, Gallbladder and Gastointestinal Surgery

Kevin Reavis, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Esophagectomy (Vagal Sparing, En Bloc & Minimally Invasive), Inguinal Hernia Repairs, Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery of the esophagus and stomach, Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery

Scott Soot, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Melanoma, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Repair, Breast Cancer Surgery, Diverticulitis

Lee Swanstrom, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Advanced Laparoscopy, Esophageal Disease and Swallowing Disorders, Endoscopic Treatment of Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Surgery

Kim Swartz, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colon and Small Bowel Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Disease, Varicose Vein Treatment

Ronald Wolf, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Gall Bladder and Bile Duct Surgery, Liver Resections, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatitis, Radiofrequency Ablation of Liver Tumors, Surgical Oncology, Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)

Douglas York, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

General Surgery, Hernia Repair, Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal Surgery), Small Bowel Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery

Kelvin Yu, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Melanoma Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Disease, Surgical Oncology, Breast Cancer Surgery, General Surgery

John Zelko, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Hernia Surgery - Open and Laparoscopic, Gallbladder Surgery, Sports Hernia, Varicose Vein Treatment, Acute Care Surgery

Karen Zink, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus:

Acute Care Surgery, Hernia Surgery - Open and Laparoscopic, Gallbladder Surgery, Breast Disease, Melanoma, Colon & Small Bowel Disease, Laparoscopy, Soft Tissue Tumor

Conditions & Procedures

Our surgeons perform a number of general surgery procedures. In addition, there are several teams of surgeons with sub-specialties. These surgeries include, but are not limited to:

Adrenal Surgery
Appendix Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Breast Surgery
Bowel Surgery
Colon Surgery
Esophagus Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery

Hemorrhoid Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Liver Surgery
Melanoma Surgery
Parathyroid Surgery
Pancreas Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Spleen Surgery
Vein Surgery