Intestinal Diverticulitis near Great Bend, KS

Care Philosophy: Patient care is our first priority. We strive to help each patient through their surgical needs by providing the most advanced care options in a comfortable, friendly and compassionate environment. We consider a referral from a patient or physician to be the highest compliment we receive. Maintaining a working environment that nurtures the growth and development of our staff is important to us. Our staff will treat each patient and their family members as they would like to be treated.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy of care is very simple. I try to treat everybody like it's my loved one in that bed. So every move I make with respect to patient management, I try to explore all of the options and advocate for the best treatment to maintain quality of life.

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. Michael Porter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Wichita, KS. He is 66 years old. Dr. Michael Porter, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER and Wesley Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Sarah D. Corn is a board-certified surgical oncologist with Wichita Surgical Specialists. She specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex cancers. Having grown up in Hutchinson, Dr. Corn is excited to be back in the area. Her surgical specialties include hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, colon and rectal surgery, esophageal and gastrointestinal surgery, endocrine surgery, melanoma and sarcomas, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).Dr. Corn received her medical degree at the University of KansasWichita.

Care Philosophy: The surgeons at Wichita Surgical Specialists have been dedicated to providing surgical care excellence in Wichita, Kansas for more than 50 years. Doctors and their patients consult with our physicians on a wide spectrum of surgical treatments including minimally invasive surgery.

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. 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.

Care Philosophy: Patient care is our first priority. We strive to help each patient through their surgical needs by providing the most advanced care options in a comfortable, friendly and compassionate environment. We consider a referral from a patient or physician to be the highest compliment we receive. Maintaining a working environment that nurtures the growth and development of our staff is important to us. Our staff will treat each patient and their family members as they would like to be treated.