Surgical department

Medical Operations on the Central Coast

Surgery allows doctors to take a hands-on approach to medical treatment. The ability to look inside the body and see the damage diseases are doing to the internal structures has tremendously improved our ability to diagnose and treat various conditions. Surgery is not without its risks. However, medical science has made significant advancements to make operations safer, less invasive and more effective.

Learn more about our surgical procedures:

• Cardiac surgery treats conditions affecting the heart
• General surgery involves operations of the alimentary tract, abdomen, breast, skin and soft tissues, and more
• Gynecological surgery is for any part of the female reproductive system
• Thoracic surgery is for the lungs and respiratory system
• Vascular surgery can remove plaque and blood clots from the arteries

Salinas Valley Health’s board-certified general surgeons perform operations with the highest safety precautions. Our team utilizes minimally invasive treatments wherever possible and will only recommend an open surgery if it is deemed absolutely necessary.