Intestinal Diverticulitis near Andover, KS

Care Philosophy: Patient care is our first priority. We strive to help each patient through their surgical needs by providing the most advanced care options in a comfortable, friendly and compassionate environment. We consider a referral from a patient or physician to be the highest compliment we receive. Maintaining a working environment that nurtures the growth and development of our staff is important to us. Our staff will treat each patient and their family members as they would like to be treated.

Biography: Dr. Aaron Nilhas is a general surgeon specializing in gallbladder, hernia and endocrine surgery, colon resections and upper/lower endoscopy procedures, as well as acute care surgery. He grew up on a farm in WaKeeney, Kansas, and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Nilhas believes that patients are their own best advocates, and that open communication is essential to achieving the best overall outcomes. He also enjoys teaching medical students and helping to shape the future of healthcare in our community and across the state.

Biography: Dr. Michael Porter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Wichita, KS. He is 66 years old. Dr. Michael Porter, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER and Wesley Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy of care is very simple. I try to treat everybody like it's my loved one in that bed. So every move I make with respect to patient management, I try to explore all of the options and advocate for the best treatment to maintain quality of life.

Care Philosophy: The surgeons at Wichita Surgical Specialists have been dedicated to providing surgical care excellence in Wichita, Kansas for more than 50 years. Doctors and their patients consult with our physicians on a wide spectrum of surgical treatments including minimally invasive surgery.

Biography: Dr. Michael Lievens, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Wichita, KS. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. Michael Lievens, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER and Wesley Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Patient care is our first priority. We strive to help each patient through their surgical needs by providing the most advanced care options in a comfortable, friendly and compassionate environment. We consider a referral from a patient or physician to be the highest compliment we receive. Maintaining a working environment that nurtures the growth and development of our staff is important to us. Our staff will treat each patient and their family members as they would like to be treated.

Biography: Dr. Estephan Zayat, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Wichita, KS. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Estephan Zayat, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER and Wesley Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I believe in treating my patients like my family, and I like my family! I believe that humor can heal, and that a good family physician can save you and your family time and money. I have broad experience and training that allows me to work with all ages, walks of life and socio-economic groups. You can feel confident that I have been exposed to a wide array of health concerns like yours in the past, and I make referrals when needed or requested.

Biography: Dr. Matta received his medical degree with distinction from American University of Beirut. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Duke University where he was elected to receive the prestigious Bruce Dixon Award. He then pursued a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), after which he went on to complete an additional fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at NYU Langone under world renowned Prof. Gregory Haber. Dr. Matta offers a wide range of minimally invasive endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. He introduced complex advanced endoscopic procedures to Wichita, such as per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia, endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy for treatment of Zenker's diverticula, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR) for the management of neoplastic lesions involving different portions of the GI tract.