LaparoscopicIncisionalHerniaRepair near Phoenix, AZ

Care Philosophy: Dr. Cooper's care philosophy is to strive to help improve patients' quality of life using his surgical skills and compassion. ``Patients who come to my office can expect to receive my full attention to understand their lifestyle, treat their situation and help get them back to their regular activities.``

Care Philosophy: My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patie

Biography: Dr. Leavitt is a native of Arizona. He attended K-12 in the Gilbert public school system and later went on to ASU where he received a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature and linguistics. He is fluent in Spanish and has gone on several medical missions trips to Mexico where he has been able to treat underserved populations. He attended Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ for his medical school training. Upon completion of his medical degree he was accepted into a general surgery residency program at Beaumont Health in Detroit, Michigan through Michigan State University. Dr. Leavitt trained heavily in laparoscopic surgery, trauma surgery, colorectal surgery, hernia surgery, anti-reflux surgery, breast surgery, wound care, and endoscopy including EGD and colonoscopy. He is board certified to treat a wide range of medical conditions including disorders of the gallbladder, stomach, intestines, and colon. After successfully completing his 5-year residency he was accepted at Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center as a bariatric fellow for one year where he was dedicated to learning more about obesity and its surgical treatment. He presented some of his bariatric research at Obesity Week in Los Angeles and at the SAGES conference in Boston. Dr. Leavitt is currently a member of several surgical societies including: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, AOA

Biography: Dr. Marko Laitinen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Gilbert, AZ. Dr. Marko Laitinen, MD is affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Kevin Potter, D.O. is a board certified general surgeon and joined Abrazo Medical Group in March 2016. He has been appointed Trauma Medical Director of Abrazo Scottsdale Campus. Dr. Potter's expertise includes hepatobiliary, pancreatic surgery and gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgery. He is a member of the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract and the American College of Surgeons Dr. Potter received his doctor of osteopathic medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Maricopa Medical Center and completed his fellowship in hepatobiliary, pancreatic gastroinestinal minimally invasive surgery at Providence Portland Medical Center in Oregon.

Care Philosophy: I strive to provided excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.

Care Philosophy: My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences.

Care Philosophy: My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences.

Care Philosophy: My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Powell believes that high quality, technologically advanced, and patient-centered surgical care should be available to all patients. She believes in a multidisciplinary, team-based approach that focuses on the patient's unique needs and goals in the development of a treatment plan. Dr. Powell believes straightforward communication and mutual trust best facilitate the patient-surgeon partnership. She is especially committed to providing patients and their families with the knowledge they need to make decisions about their care.