Surgery Center

We offer a variety of procedures ranging from gastric and urology to surgical oncology and robotic-assisted surgery!

TriState Surgery Center

1221 Highland Avenue
Clarkston, WA 99403

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As our population in the LC-Valley and surrounding areas age, the demand for surgical services in the region rises.

Community Reviews

Dr. Smith always goes above and beyond for each one of his patients. He listens to them, does whatever he can to make them feel heard, accepted, and warranted for their concerns.

Dr. Berger sees more patients than any other provider I have ever worked with. He makes sure all of his patients are provided with the best care and he keeps track of each one of them. He will make calls to patients himself to see how they are doing and to give lab results.

I had an emergency gallbladder issue. The gallbladder removal did not go as orginally planned. Dr. Thomas was excellent in his approach and thorough in his explanation as to what the procedure would be after I was released...He is an excellent surgeon and his bed side manor was done with patience and a real caring attitude.

I was nervous about having surgery. Upon meeting Dr. Wright, my fears were extinguished. He described what would happen before, during, and after. I am very grateful for his expertise.

Experienced Surgeons, Skilled Staff

TriState Surgery Center is staffed with highly skilled nurses, technicians, and anesthesia personnel that work seamlessly with our expert and experienced surgeons. All of our surgeons are board-certified and diverse in their fields, specializing in a wide range of surgical procedures including gastric, colon and endoscopic surgery, urology, breast and surgical oncology, podiatry, and robotic-assisted surgery. Our goal is to make sure our community has access to cutting-edge surgical care where they are most comfortable: close to home and close to their loved ones.

We perform thousands of operations each year, from minimally invasive outpatient procedures to laparoscopic and inpatient surgeries. At our Surgery Center, we serve a broad range of patients including infants, children, adolescents, and adults. If you end up needing to seek surgical care, you can rest assured that our compassionate, personalized treatments, and whole-person approach will help you feel cared for every step of the way.

What to expect when you have surgery at TriState Surgery Center?

Perioperative Services (time around a scheduled surgery) offers a wide range of outpatient care, including minor surgery, treatments, and medication administration. These services provide less intensive levels of care in the least amount of time, without sacrificing quality of care or outcome. An outpatient surgery is a planned procedure, not an emergency situation. It does not normally require an overnight stay in the hospital, barring complications or continued health needs. Our perioperative team schedules appointments to individualize each patient’s surgery preparation.

Before Your Surgery

During the pre-operative visit, you will speak with a nurse regarding health status, previous procedures, medications, herbal supplements you take, and any special instructions for the day of surgery. You may also be seen by a pharmacist to review your medication regime. Your health information will be reviewed by anesthesia, but in most cases, you will not see your anesthesia provider until the day of surgery.

After the nurse interview, any tests and patient consultations ordered by your surgeon will be completed. These tests might include blood tests with the laboratory, chest X-rays, and the evaluation of your heart. These tests are instrumental in making sure you receive individualized, quality care.

The day before your surgery, the patient will be contacted with instructions on what time to arrive. The Pre-Operative Clinic is located on the southeast side of the hospital at entrance door #17. If you have any questions regarding your visit or planned surgery, please call the TriState Pre-Operative Clinic at 509.758.4670.

After Your Surgery

When you leave the hospital, you should expect to feel awake enough to go home, but plan to continue resting. Outpatient surgery usually means that you are able to go home and recover, but will probably not feel up for doing much the rest of the day or longer, depending on the type of procedure.

Please contact a nurse after your discharge to discuss any questions or concerns. Perioperative nurses are available for questions Monday – Friday, starting at 6:00am. Telephone numbers will be included in your discharge instruction sheets.

Post-operative and home instructions are provided with each patient’s needs in mind. Your provider will specify any follow-up care you may need.

Surgical Specialties

General Surgery

TriState General Surgey Clinic is staffed with three board-certified surgeons and most recently added a new da Vinci Surgical System to their state-of-the-art equipment.

Surgical Oncology

Dr. Byron E. Wright is the only fellowship trained breast surgeon in the region with over 15 years of experience and leads our comprehensive breast cancer services program.

Urology

TriState Urology offers a variety of services for both adults and pediatric patients. We are the only urology clinic in the area and have two board-certified urologists on the urology team.

Joint Orthopedics Program

TriState Health is collaborating with Lewiston Orthopedics to improve the surgical experience for each of their patients through the use of Mako SmartRobotics™.

Urogynecology

TriState Urogynecology offers innovative female pelvic medicine and minimally invasive urogynecologic surgery with the da Vinci surgical system.