Whitney J Smith, DNP - LVPG Hospital Medicine at Carbon

When you choose Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, you’re more than a number. We offer expert, personalized care for a wide range of routine and complex procedures, including hernia, reflux, weight-loss surgery and more. Get the expertise you need and the patient experience you deserve at every point in your care. General surgery services we offer Our general surgeons have decades of experience performing a wide range of routine surgeries, with both open and minimally-invasive techniques: -Advanced laparoscopic surgery -Appendectomy -Colon-rectal surgeries -Esophageal -Fistulas and infections -Gallbladder surgery -Gastrointestinal endoscopy -Hepatobiliary -Hernia surgery -Hiatal hernia (heartburn surgery) -Post-surgical complications -Reflux surgery -Small bowel surgery -Stomach -Thyroid/endocrine -Weight-loss surgery ,

Our services Whether you need care for the common cold or a more complex medical issue, preventive care, comprehensive diagnostic testing or a specialized treatment plan, we can help. We also provide comprehensive travel-related services including physicals, vaccinations and prescriptions as appropriate. Other services include: -Minor surgical procedures -Women’s health services -Health screenings -Treatment for chronic conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure -General and preventive medicine -Preoperative clearance -Follow-up care after hospitalization -Ongoing care for all your medical needs -Same-day appointments We also provide care for: -Arthritis -Asthma -Older adults (geriatric population) -Diabetes -Diagnosis and treatment of uncommon illnesses -Heart disease -High blood pressure ,