Featured Surgeon
Donald E. Patterson M.D.
Undergraduate
Baylor University
Medical School
University of Texas Medical School
Residency
Texas A&M/Scott & White Memorial Clinic in Temple, Texas
Fellowship
Advanced vascular fellowships at Arizona Heart Institute and at Pennsylvania Hospital
Recent News from ESA
What Is Endoscopy? How This Procedure Aids in Your Surgery
Occasional nausea and stomach discomfort are a natural part of life. On the other hand, constant nausea, pain, and vomiting are signs that you need an endoscopy. But what is endoscopy, exactly? Endoscopy helps surgeons see and diagnose issues in your digestive system. Signs that you need one include constant nausea and difficulty swallowing. Endoscopy
When Is Weight Loss Surgery Necessary? [Bariatric Surgery]
According to a 2020 report from America’s Health Rankings, around 35% of adults in Indiana are considered obese. Even more concerning is that we’ve been consistently above the national average since 1990. With the negative impact being overweight has on overall health, it’s no surprise that one of the biggest challenges our state faces is
