We are pleased to announce that a new agreement has been reached with Aetna. This allows Valley to continue to be an in-network provider for Aetna-insured patients and will cover services provided since previous contracts ended June 1, 2025. We understand how important it is for our patients to retain in-network access to the doctors, programs, and expert care teams they know and trust. Thank you for your patience throughout this process.
General & Surgical Specialist Clinic and Colorectal Surgery Clinic
What services are offered by the General & Surgical Specialists Clinic?
The General & Surgical Specialists Clinic is a full-service group providing care for the complete scope of general surgery. We have an experienced group of providers, including five board-certified surgeons and four physician assistants.
We provide a wide range of services and treat the full breadth of general surgical disease, including:
- Adrenal neoplasm*
- Breast disease (benign and malignant)
- Gallbladder*
- GERD and hiatal hernia*
- Hernia*
- Intestinal and colorectal disease (benign and malignant) *
- Minimally invasive lung biopsy
- Port-a-cath insertion
- Skin and soft tissue neoplasm
- Splenectomy*
- Temporal artery, sural nerve, and muscle biopsies
- Thyroid and parathyroid
*robotic surgery capable
What services are offered by the Colorectal Surgery Clinic?
The Colorectal Surgery Clinic employs two fellowship-trained colorectal surgeons and one physician assistant who provide a wide variety of services for the full range of colorectal care, including:
- Benign anorectal disease (hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures)
- Colorectal cancer*
- Fecal incontinence
- Inflammatory bowel disease*
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Rectal prolapse*
- Screening colonoscopy
*robotic surgery capable
What are the features of surgical services at Valley Medical Center?
All our surgeons are experienced in minimally-invasive surgery, and we offer our patients robotic or laparoscopic operations when feasible. VMC has the newest generation surgical robot, the DaVinci Xi, which allows us greater freedom in treating surgical disease on a minimally-invasive platform. Our goal is always faster recovery and less pain for our patients.
How do I consult with a surgeon about a potential referral?
We are happy to discuss potential referrals and patient workups. Please call our offices (numbers below) and choose option 5 for the provider line. Our staff will put you in contact with one of our surgeons.
Who are the providers?
General & Surgical Specialists | Colorectal Surgery Abbey Sattler, PA-C (starts 8/1/19) |
Where are the clinics located?
General & Surgical Specialists Clinic | Colorectal Surgery Clinic
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