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​General Surgery at UPMC Northwest

The general surgeons at UPMC Northwest offer a variety of procedures to treat numerous diseases and conditions. Our surgeons not only are experts in general surgery but also specialize in areas such as colorectal surgery, breast surgery, and endocrine surgery.

Our Services

Breast Surgery

  • Biopsies
  • Lumpectomy
  • Mastectomy

Colon and Rectal

  • Colon cancer screenings
  • Colon polyp removal
  • Colon resection
  • Fistulotomy
  • Hemorrhoid removal
  • Sphincterotomy

Gastrointestinal

  • Appendectomy
  • Feeding tube placement
  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Laparoscopic anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery

Endocrine Surgery

  • Adrenal surgery
  • Distal pancreatectomy
  • Parathyroid surgery
  • Thyroid surgery with central and lateral neck dissection

Other

  • Lower extremity amputations
  • Infusaport placement
  • Pacemaker placement
  • Peritoneal dialysis catheter placement
  • Pilonidal cyst removal
  • Skin lesion removal (excluding face and hands)
  • Temporal artery biopsy

Conditions Treated

  • Abdominal wall incisional hernias
  • Appendicitis
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Colitis
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Inguinal hernia
  • Malignancies of the stomach, small intestine, and colon
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Umbilical hernia

Our Experts

  • Michael Ward, DO
  • Leigh Anne Williams, PA-C

Contact Us

Franklin Surgical Associates-UPMC
6885 US Highway 322, Suite, 3
Franklin, PA 16323

Clarion Office
18 Sportsman Drive
Clarion, PA 16214

To schedule an appointment at any of our office locations, call 814-678-4810.

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