Division of General & Gastrointestinal Surgery

The Division of General Surgery provides the highest level of accredited expertise in colorectal, foregut, abdominal wall, and bariatric surgery. Our faculty at Sandoval Regional Medical Center also specializes in emergency and acute care surgery as an accredited Level 3 Trauma Center. Our program supports the mission and vision of the University of New Mexico by delivering innovative and compassionate care to our diverse population here in the Southwest through excellence in surgical care, research, and education. We specialize in utilizing minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic surgery to meet the needs of our patients in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including:

Hernia Repairs

• Complex abdominal wall reconstruction
• Incisional and ventral hernias
• Inguinal and femoral hernias

Gastroesophageal (Foregut) Surgery

• Hiatal and paraesophageal hernias
• Gastroesophageal reflux & antireflux surgery 
• Diaphragm hernias
• Gallstones and Gallbladder surgery

 Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery & Obesity Treatment

• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Revisional bariatric surgery 

Colorectal Surgery

• Colon and rectal cancer
• Diverticulitis
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Rectal and pelvic floor prolapse
• Hemorrhoids and perianal disease
• Ostomy reversal & care
• Anal dysplasia management