Surgical Specialties - Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton

The Surgery Center at Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield has board-certified surgeons who specialize in: 

• Cardiothoracic surgery

• General surgery

• Gynecologic oncology

• Orthopedic surgery

• Surgical oncology

Our surgeons perform these general surgeries: 

• Appendix removal (appendectomy)

• Breast cancer surgery

• Colorectal cancer surgery

• Gallbladder removal

• GI tract and endocrine gland procedures

• Hernia surgery

• Skin cancer surgery

• Stomach cancer surgery

• Thyroid cancer surgery

When possible, our surgeons use minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques to help patients recover faster with less pain and scarring than traditional methods.

From diagnosis to treatment, our cardiothoracic team provides care for a wide range of conditions, such as: 

• Aneurysm

• Aortic aneurysm

• Aortic ectasia

• Aortic stenosis

• Aortic valve disease

• Aortic valve regurgitation

• Arrhythmias

• Atherosclerosis

• Atrial fibrillation

• Atrial flutter

• Benign tumor

• Cancers of the chest

• Cardiomyopathy

• Chest wall tumor

• Congenital heart disease (adults)

• Coronary artery disease

• Empyema

• Endocarditis

• Heart valve diseases

• Hyperhidrosis (sweaty palms and excessive sweating)

• Lung cancer

• Lung neoplasms (nonmalignant)

• Mediastinal tumors (malignant and nonmalignant)

• Mesothelioma

• Mitral valve disease

• Mitral valve regurgitation

• Mitral valve stenosis

• Neuroendocrine tumors

• Pericardial disease

• Peripheral aneurysm

• Peripheral artery disease

• Pleural neoplasm (nonmalignant)

• Pulmonary disease

• Septal defect

Through our relationship with the Morrissey Family Heart & Vascular Institute at Dignity Health – St. Joseph's Medical Center, you have access to coordinated care at one of the largest cardiovascular and thoracic centers in Stockton. We perform a wide range of cardiothoracic procedures, including:

• Abscess or fluid incision and drainage

• Aortic valve replacement or repair 

• Beating heart surgery (off-pump CABG)

• Cardioverter-defibrillator insertion, removal or repair

• Carotid endarterectomy

• Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

• Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair

• Femoral bypass procedures

• Heart defect repair

• Insertion of left ventricular lead for pacemaker, cardioverter and defibrillator

• Lobectomy (open or video-assisted thoracoscopic)

• Lung removal (partial or complete; open or resection of lung tumor)

• Lung surgery

• Lymph node biopsy or removal

• Maze procedure

• Minimally invasive heart surgery

• Mitral valve repair or replacement

• Pacemaker insertion or replacement

• Pleurectomy and decortication

• Pulmonary valve repair or replacement

• Segmentectomy (open)

• Thoracentesis

• Thoracoscopic lobectomy, segmentectomy and wedge resection

• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

• Tricuspid valve repair or replacement

• Vascular access procedure for dialysis

• Ventricular assist device placement

• Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

At Surgical Specialties at Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton, our fellowship-trained doctors specialize in spine surgery, joint replacement and sports medicine. We offer both advanced surgical techniques and routine orthopedic procedures to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

At Surgical Specialties at Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton, we provide comprehensive, advanced care for women with gynecologic cancers in a convenient and comfortable environment. Our services include screening, diagnosis and treatment for cancers, including cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and endometrial (uterine) cancer.

Our radiation oncologists are experts in stereotactic radiosurgery. We offer a full range of advanced radiation therapy options, including:

• High-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy: Temporary placement of radioactive seeds through small tubes into the area where a tumor was removed, delivering targeted radiation

• Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT): Advanced 3D imaging used to precisely locate and guide radiation therapy for better accuracy

• Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT): An advanced technique that adjusts the intensity of radiation doses to precisely target tumors

• Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT): Uses 6D robotic technology to precisely target tumors with high-dose radiation

Yes. When possible, our surgeons use advanced, minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques to help provide better outcomes for our patients than with traditional surgical techniques.

When compared to traditional methods, minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques can help patients experience: 

• Faster recovery

• Fewer complications

• Less blood loss

• Less pain

• Quicker return to normal activities

• Reduced need for narcotic pain medicines

• Smaller incisions with less scarring

Our surgeons use these techniques whenever possible to help promote better patient outcomes.

Surgical Specialties at Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton accepts many major 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 (209) 946-6800. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.