Our Services
At Cascade Surgical Partners in Yakima, our specialty is general surgery, or the evaluation and surgical management of health problems in the following areas of the body: the skin and soft tissues; the breast and axilla (underarm); the intra-abdominal organs; the gastro-intestinal tract; and the endocrine system. We also provide surgical management for cancer and for management of patients with trauma or who are critically ill. Listed below is a more detailed explanation of the services we provide:
Skin and Soft Tissues
We provide surgical management of benign growths and lesions, skin cancer and malignant tumors.
Breast and Axilla
Our surgeons work diligently to provide the best diagnosis and any needed surgical care for lumps or cancer of the breast and lymph glands under the arm.
Intra-abdominal organs
All surgery for intra-abdominal organs can be laparoscopic or minimally invasive.
- Gallbladder- when bile hardens into crystals or gallstones, surgical removal may be required.
- Spleen-Injury, bleeding or rupture are the most common reasons for spleen removal.
- Appendix- when the appendix is infected (appendicitis), it should be removed before it ruptures.
Gastro-intestinal tract
- Esophagus-Several disorders of the esophagus, including gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and cancers of the esophagus may require surgery for some patients.
- Small and Large Intestine-Cancer, blockage or other conditions often require surgical management.
- Anorectum-Minor surgery can correct disorders of the anal canal or rectum, such as hemorrhoids or abscesses.
- Stomach-Cancer is considered a rare disease but if it occurs, surgery is required. Other conditions, such as ulcers may also be corrected with surgery.
Hernia Repair
We offer open hernia repair.
Endocrine System
- Parathyroid Gland-Removal of the parathyroid gland due to excessive hormone production is technically challenging and requires a skilled surgeon.
- Thyroid Gland-Surgery is a solution for a variety of thyroid conditions, including both cancerous and benign thyroid nodules, goiters and overactive thyroid.
- Adrenal Glands-Masses and benign or malignant tumors are call for surgical removal of the affected adrenal gland.
- Pancreas-Benign or malignant tumors of the pancreas often require surgery, while acute or chronic inflammation of this gland may or may not.
Surgical Oncology (Cancer)
Our experienced surgical team focuses on surgical management of cancer in all the areas and organs noted above.
Management of Trauma and Critically Illness
When surgery is indicated in cases of injury or illness, our team of professionals can perform the procedures necessary to stabilize patients, often on an emergent basis. Our skilled physicians also have the responsibility to be on-call at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Your understanding is appreciated if they are called away from the office.