When you need surgery for an abdominal issue, breast disease, hernia or skin condition, you want the board-certified surgical expertise of Lawrence General Surgery. Using advanced technology, we provide high quality surgical care at LMH for a wide range of conditions. Our patients benefit from our focus on performing minimally invasive procedures whenever possible, which often results in faster recovery, less post-op discomfort and smaller scars.
Lawrence General Surgeons include:
Chad Tate, MD – General Surgery
Paul Kolkman, MD – General Surgery
Cheryl Rice, MD – General Surgery
Stephen W. Myrick, MD – General Surgery & Wound Healing
Services/Products
Surgical,Surgical,At Lawrence General Surgery, we specialize in medical conditions involving the breast, abdomen, gastrointestinal (GI) tract and skin. We offer a complete range of surgical treatment options, from traditional open surgery to minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy and robotically assisted surgery.
In the advanced surgical suites of Lawrence Memorial Hospital &ndash and at our practice inside the Lawrence Health Plaza at LMH &ndash our surgeons perform a wide range of procedures, including
&bull Breast surgery
&bull Appendectomy &ndash removing the appendix due to appendicitis
&bull Cholecystectomy &ndash removing the gallbladder
&bull Hernia repair
&bull Anti-reflux surgery
&bull Colon surgery
&bull Releasing of peritoneal adhesions
&bull Upper GI endoscopy (esophagus and stomach)
&bull Lower GI endoscopy
&bull Small intestine surgery
&bull Thoracic surgery, including thoracoscopy, pleural abrasion, biopsy and decortications
&bull Hemorrhoidectomy
&bull Office-based procedures, including lesion and cyst removals, closures, biopsies (same and next day appointments for breast patients with abnormal mammogram results), treatment for skin cancers and other skin conditions, and more
Our board-certified physicians also provide consultations for evaluation and diagnosis during regular office hours, as well as 24-hour coverage for LMH hospital patients.