LaparoscopicUmbilicalorVentralHerniaRepair near Provo, UT

Care Philosophy: Broc Durrant, MD, sees his role as a physician and surgeon to educate his patients, provide recommendations from an expert perspective, and safely and precisely perform indicated procedures when appropriate. He believes that patients should feel comfortable asking questions, empowered to take an active part in making decisions regarding their condition and confident that the proposed management plan is the most appropriate and best available. Dr. Durrant received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados. He performed a general surgery residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau. Outside of work, Dr. Durrant enjoys exploring outdoors, vacationing with family, and playing sports and guitar, as well as supporting community, church and school activities.

Biography: Dr. Tyler Allen is a skilled General Surgeon joining Utah Surgical Associates. With expertise in advanced laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery with a special interest in bariatric and foregut procedures, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to patient care. Dr. Allen completed his residency in Denver, Colorado and is happy to be back to Utah where he grew up. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, spending time with his family, and exploring the great outdoors. He is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community through innovative and personalized care.

Biography: Dr. Gregory Peirce grew up in Utah Valley and graduated from Lone Peak High School. He then served a religious mission in Venezuela for 2 years. He graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He attended Medical School at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Peirce finished a general surgery residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Afterwards, he furthered his medical education by completing a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.Dr. Peirce served as an active-duty surgeon for the US Army for 14 years. During this time, he deployed several times to the Middle East and acted as Chief of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.Dr. Peirce joins Utah Surgical Associates as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. His interests include bariatric surgery, hernia surgery, anti-reflux surgery and minimally invasive surgery to include laparoscopic and robotic procedures. He performs several forms of bariatric surgery to include sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, single anastomosis duodeno-ileostomy with sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch and revisional surgery.Outside of his professional career, Dr. Peirce loves to be with his wife and three children and is excited to return to Utah Valley. He remains in the US Army Reserves and is fluent in Spanish.

Biography: Dr. Emma Hamilton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Salt Lake City, UT. She is 41 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Emma Hamilton, MD is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital.