LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Astoria, OR

Biography: Angel Reyes, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, is a distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted bariatric procedures. Dr. Reyes believes first-rate medical care must be holistic and attend to mind, body and spirit. It must also emphasize patient education, ensuring patients understand the disease process, how medical and surgical interventions can help, and the path to a healthy lifestyle. _x000D_ A veteran of the United States Army, Dr. Reyes served as Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. _x000D_ Dr. Reyes is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is a member of The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Hernia Society (AHS), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (AGES), and a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM). _x000D_ Dr. Reyes' areas of expertise include: _x000D_ _x000D_ Robotic gastric bypass _x000D_ Robotic sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve) _x000D_ Robotic duodenal switch _x000D_ Robotic and laparoscopic bariatric revisions _x000D_ Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND) management _x000D_ Laparoscopic gastric bypass _x000D_ Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy _x000D_ Minimally invasive surgery _x000D_ _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Reyes-Villanueva enjoys outdoor activities including hiking and skiing with his family and motorcycle riding.

Care Philosophy: Nicholas Sich, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology. His areas of expertise include pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, upper and lower gastrointestinal cancer, advanced gynecologic cancer, melanoma, sarcoma and metastatic cancer. He performs minimally invasive and robotic cancer surgery. Dr. Sich strives to ensure his patient's retain a sense of control over their care by working as an equal partner throughout their cancer journey. He emphasizes open and honest communication, works to understand his patients' priorities and keep those at the center of their treatment plans, and strives to maintain his patients' dignity. Dr. Sich eschews the formality of the traditional doctor-patient approach for one that is more informal and relaxed. Dr. Sich is a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology (FSSO) and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Dr. Sich is driven to advance cancer care in his community and minimize barriers to treatment. In his free time, he enjoys building and renovating homes with his wife and father as a hobby, along with spending time with his two children.