General Surgery - Dignity Health Medical Group - Red Bluff, CA

In general surgery, surgeons treat a wide range of conditions that affect the abdomen, digestive system, endocrine (hormone) system, breasts, skin and other soft tissues. They also perform emergency and trauma surgery. They work closely with other specialists to provide seamless, coordinated care and continue to support you as you recover.

At Dignity Health Medical Group, general surgeons commonly treat:

• Appendicitis

• Cancer, such as colorectal, skin, breast, stomach and thyroid cancer

• Diverticulitis

• Gallbladder problems, such as gallstones

• Hernias

• Irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive tract problems

• Thyroid problems

The Red Bluff general surgery team performs many types of inpatient and outpatient procedures. We often use minimally invasive techniques, like robot-assisted surgery and laparoscopy, to help you heal as quickly as possible.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Adrenalectomy

• Appendectomy

• Breast cancer surgery

• Colon and rectal (colorectal) surgery

• Emergency surgery

• Gallbladder removal surgery

• General surgery

• Heart surgery

• Hernia repair surgery

• Skin cancer surgery

• Stomach cancer surgery

• Thyroid surgery

• Vascular surgery

Yes, we offer both inpatient and outpatient surgery. If you have inpatient surgery, you’ll stay at the hospital for at least one night to make sure you get the right postoperative care. If you have outpatient surgery, you can go home the same day that you have the procedure.

Please bring your photo ID, insurance card and payment method to your appointment. Once you arrive at Dignity Health Medical Group, you should expect to:

• Fill out any necessary forms

• Receive your hospital ID bracelet

• Get your vitals taken, such as heart rate, blood pressure and temperature

• Provide a urine sample (in some cases)

• Leave your belongings in a secured area or with your loved one 

• Change into a hospital gown and slippers 

• Get your IV placed

During surgery, your family can track your progress on a board in the waiting room. After surgery, you’ll go to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) so that our skilled nurses can monitor your vital signs and manage any discomfort you may have as you recover.

Recovery after surgery depends on your health and the type of procedure you have. Your care team will discuss what to expect during recovery, including how to care for yourself at home to support your healing.

After undergoing outpatient or inpatient surgery, your recovery begins in our post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Skilled nurses will monitor your vital signs and manage any discomfort you might have while anesthesia wears off.

Yes, we offer a range of procedures to help diagnose problems at Dignity Health Medical Group. In many cases, surgeons can also deliver treatment during these procedures.

We often perform a procedure called endoscopy, which allows your surgeon to view and assess inside the body. The procedure uses a thin tube called an endoscope, which has a light and camera on the end. Common endoscopic procedures include:

• Colonoscopy

• Endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy (EBUS)

• Endoscopic ultrasound

• Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Dignity Health Medical Group in Red Bluff, CA, accepts most insurance plans. To make sure you have access to the care you need, we recommend confirming your insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits before your visit.

If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, please call our office at (530) 528-6150. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.