Specializing in GERD & Minimally Invasive Anti-Reflux Surgery
Specializing in GERD & Minimally Invasive Anti-Reflux Surgery
Our mission is to provide you with compassionate, personalized, and high-quality care for you and your family. We are dedicated to improving and maintaining your health through preventative care, diagnostics, and treating chronic conditions.
The Practice of Dr. Keith P. Donald M.D. offers a broad array of services geared to address today’s most common gastrointestinal conditions and so much more. We know there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all cure, so we never use a one-size-fits-all approach to your diagnosis and treatment.
Our goal is to improve and maintain your overall health by diagnosing and treating your condition. Together, we hope to empower you with an understanding of your condition and wellness plan. Let's get started today on a path to your life-long wellness.
We offer a variety of preventative care services including colon cancer screening and diagnostic endoscopy. Detecting a health related problem beforehand may result in a better chance of recovery and help you to live a healthier life. Many diseases of the rectum and colon can be prevented by getting screened early and often. Obtain a referral from your primary care physician today and call to schedule an appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.
We offer diagnostic procedures for many acute symptoms such as a change in your normal bowel habits, blood in your stool, unusual abdominal or gas pains, narrowing of stool, a feeling that the bowel has not emptied completely, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, anemia (low blood count), difficulty swallowing, and so much more. If you suffer from any acute symptoms, we might be able to help.
You can rely on us to help diagnose and treat your chronic condition(s). A chronic condition(s) or disease(s) you may be suffering with can include: GERD, colorectal cancer, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, nausea and vomiting, constipation, irritable bowel, Crohn's disease, gas, bloating, diverticular disease, colon polyps or colitis. If you are suffering from a chronic condition or disease, we want to help.
An appendectomy is a surgical procedure to take out the appendix. The appendix is a finger-like structure that is attached to the large intestine. The procedure may be done to prevent an inflamed appendix from bursting (rupturing). It may also be done to treat the infection from an appendix that has already ruptured.
A cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder. The gallbladder stores bile, which is a fluid that helps you to digest fats. Cholecystectomy is often done to treat inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis). This condition is usually caused by a buildup of gallstones (cholelithiasis) in the gallbladder.
A colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the large intestine (colon). This procedure may be used to treat: diverticulitis, tumors or masses in the colon, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, bleeding from the colon that cannot be controlled by another method, or blockage or obstruction of the colon.
A colonoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to look inside the colon and rectum with a colonoscope, which has a light and video camera on the end. This procedure can be done to check for problems, such as: lumps (tumors), growths (polyps), irritations and swelling (inflammation), or bleeding.
A colostomy is a surgical procedure that is done to attach part of the colon to the front of the abdomen (abdominal wall). The colon is the last part of the digestive tract. It is where water is absorbed from digested food to form stool. A colostomy is done to redirect stool through an opening (stoma) of the abdominal wall.
A colostomy reversal is a surgical procedure done to reverse the colostomy.
An EGD is a minimally invasive procedure to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine (duodenum). During your procedure, a small flexible tube (endoscope) is passed through your mouth and down your esophagus into your stomach. This procedure can be done to diagnose cancers of the upper GI tract or to find the cause of other conditions, such as: stomach pain, heartburn, pain or problems swallowing, nausea and vomiting, stomach bleeding, or stomach ulcers.
Surgical procedures can be used to treat hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that are inside the rectum (internal) or around the anus (external). They are cause by increased pressure in the anal area. This pressure may result from straining to have a bowel movement (constipation), diarrhea, pregnancy, obesity, or sitting for long periods of time.
A ventral hernia repair is a procedure to fix a bulge of tissue that pushes through a weak area of muscle in the abdomen (above the belly button - epigastric or at the belly button - umbilical)
An inguinal hernia repair is surgical procedure to repair a small weak spot in the groin muscles that allows fat or intestine from inside the abdomen to bulge out.
An orchiectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both of the testicles. It is most often done to treat cancer of the testicles. It can also be done to prevent cancer in men whose testicles did not develop normally. An orchiectomy may also be needed when an injury to a testicle cannot be repaired. The testicles can be replaced with artificial testicles (prostheses)
Nissen fundoplication is a surgery to relieve heartburn and other problems caused by gastric fluids flowing up into your esophagus. The esophagus is the part of the body that moves food from your mouth to your stomach. Normally, the muscle that sits between your stomach and your esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter, LES) keeps stomach fluid in your stomach. In some people, the LES does not work properly, and stomach fluids flow up into the esophagus. The backward flow of stomach fluids can cause severe, long- lasting heartburn called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
A lumpectomy or partial mastectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a cancerous tumor or mass (lump) from a breast. This is a form of breast-conserving or breast-preservation surgery. This means that the cancerous tissue is removed but the breast remains intact.
A total mastectomy or modified radical mastectomy is a surgical procedure that is done as part of breast cancer treatment. Both types involve removing the breast.
A TIF is a procedure to rebuild the valve between the stomach and esophagus. A TIF is done to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which acid from your stomach flows up into your esophagus (reflux) and causes heartburn.
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We view each relationship with one of our patients as a partnership and welcome new patients to our Practice, with a referral from your primary care provider.
New Patient:
If you are new to the office, you will need to complete a "New Patient" packet which can be completed at your first appointment, or downloaded from the link below and completed prior to arriving on the day of your scheduled appointment. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time in order to complete the necessary paperwork, if not already completed in advance. Bring a copy of your photo ID, insurance card(s), and a list of any current medications that you are taking.
Referrals:
If you do not have a referral from your primary care physician, you may be required to have an office visit with them prior to scheduling an appointment with our Practice. Please contact your primary care physician for your referral. Once we receive a referral from your primary care physician, we will contact you to schedule your appointment.
Existing patients are welcome to call the office, any time during business hours, to schedule an appointment for a new or existing condition. There may be times that a new condition or symptom(s) may require you to be seen by your primary care provider first.
If you have had a change to your insurance provider, please bring your new insurance card(s) and any updates to your medication list, if applicable, with you at the time of our appointment.
We look forward to serving you, and are honored that you have chosen our team to be a continued part of your health care needs.
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Our practice participates with most health insurance plans. Copayments, deductibles, and out of pocket expenses vary based on individual insurance plans and procedures.
Our office is always available to help you with any questions you may have regarding your insurance plan(s), copayment and deductible amounts. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding your insurance coverage.
Our office will contact your insurance company prior to any procedure to obtain the necessary authorization required under your plan.
Copayments and deductibles are due at the time of your appointment.
Payment plans may be arranged, in advance, by talking with one of our staff members, and arranging a plan that works best for you.
Payments may be made by cash, check, most major credit cards, care credit, and most employer FSA cards.
If you have any questions about copayments, deductibles, fees, payment plans, or in general, please contact us today (707) 263-4108.
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707-263-4108
5196 Hill Road East Suite 201, Lakeport, California 95453, United States
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