Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair near Phoenix, AZ

Care Philosophy: My expertise include all aspects of general surgery, but specifically hernia care. I strive to approach each hernia in a solution based fashion that is patient centered. I see the occurrence of a hernia as a disease and not a simple circumstance. To that end, my initial goal will be to optimize all modifiable risk factors in anticipation of your hernia repair. I do employ state of the art technologies, but use an evidence based approach in their application. My goal is to create a personalized, tailored plan for each of my patients.I see myself as open minded. I hope to create a partnership with each of my patients that is based on mutual respect. I understand that all relationships require a certain give and take. I am committed to your wellness.Please feel free to come visit me in my office for a consultation. Bring your family. If you have done your own learning on the internet I would like to share my perspective with you.

Biography: Dr. Gregory Robertson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Chandler, AZ. He is 66 years old. Dr. Gregory Robertson, MD is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center.

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

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.