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Island Surgeons
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Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Advanced surgical care to improve your recovery
Island Surgeons focuses on a broad spectrum of surgical procedures using advanced techniques, while focusing on our patient’s mental and physical well-being. Our practice consists of specialized surgeons that offer minimally invasive procedures that aid in faster recovery, less scarring and pain, and a lower risk of infection. We understand that there is a element of fear and anxiety about getting surgery, so our goal is to relieve your worries by giving you individualized attention and maintaining open communication throughout the process. When you choose Island Surgeons, feel comforted that your care is in the best hands.
Services Provided
Island Surgeons specializes in general, breast and laparoscopic surgery services. We treat a range of surgical needs related to the colon, rectum, breast, thyroid, hernias, skin and more. In addition, we offer port-a-cath placement and removal along with mesh-free hernia surgeries. Our providers and staff give a high level of care and management for every patient’s surgical procedure.
Screening Colonoscopy Assessment
45? It’s time to take action
Schedule your screening colonoscopy assessment today. Early screening can reduce the incidence of colon cancer by as much as 88%.*
*American Cancer Society
Screening Colonoscopy Assessment
Your health matters! Please take the following steps to schedule your Screening Colonoscopy Assessment with Island Surgeons. A Screening Colonoscopy Assessment is a 15-minute phone appointment at a scheduled time—no waiting on hold or call-backs!
Our colonoscopy coordinator will:
- Confirm your insurance information
- Ask you some health questions
- Review preparation instructions
- Answer your questions
- Schedule a date for your colonoscopy
Schedule your appointment today!
Island Health patients can conveniently schedule their assessment appointment on the myIslandHealth patient portal. From the home screen, tap ‘Schedule Appointment’ and then choose ‘Screening Colonoscopy Assessment’.
Or, call 360.293.5142.
Our Providers
Island Surgeons is an Island Hospital-affiliated clinic. Patients seeking care at this clinic may receive a separate billing for facility fee. This fee could result in higher out-of-pocket expenses. Patients should contact their insurance company to determine coverage for hospital-based facility charges.
New to the Clinic?
New Patient Tips
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
- Bring completed New Patient forms with you.
- Make sure you have photo ID and the most current version of your insurance cards.
- Bring a complete list of your current medications and dosages.
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Stories of Courage
Eric Mithen
“The registration staff member who admitted me was extremely polite. Everyone was so calm and kind.”
Ruth Laughlin
“Dr. Melody was genuinely concerned for me. The experience with him and his staff was more than just a diagnosis–it was a human experience.”