Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Enid, OK

Care Philosophy: Provide excellent patient care using the most up to date technology and recommendations from all the major surgical literature. We strive to exceed patient expectations and have excellent outcomes.

Biography: Dr. Aaron Nilhas is a general surgeon specializing in gallbladder, hernia and endocrine surgery, colon resections and upper/lower endoscopy procedures, as well as acute care surgery. He grew up on a farm in WaKeeney, Kansas, and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Nilhas believes that patients are their own best advocates, and that open communication is essential to achieving the best overall outcomes. He also enjoys teaching medical students and helping to shape the future of healthcare in our community and across the state.

Biography: Dr. Matta received his medical degree with distinction from American University of Beirut. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Duke University where he was elected to receive the prestigious Bruce Dixon Award. He then pursued a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), after which he went on to complete an additional fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at NYU Langone under world renowned Prof. Gregory Haber. Dr. Matta offers a wide range of minimally invasive endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. He introduced complex advanced endoscopic procedures to Wichita, such as per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia, endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy for treatment of Zenker's diverticula, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR) for the management of neoplastic lesions involving different portions of the GI tract.

Biography: Dr. Michael Lievens, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Wichita, KS. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. Michael Lievens, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER and Wesley Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Estephan Zayat, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Wichita, KS. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Estephan Zayat, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER and Wesley Medical Center.