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Dr. Enrique C. Montana, M.D.

Surgeon

Dr. Enrique Montana is a general surgeon practicing in Centralia, WA. Dr. Montana specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Montana provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Dr. Enrique C. Montana, M.D.
  • Centralia, WA
  • Accepting new patients

How long is recovery after a heart bypass?

Referring to a Cardiac Surgeon. Do not do this procedure.

What surgery is best for kidney cancer?

Surgery if feasible. Radical Nephrectomy. Make sure the other Kidney is healthy.

How many days is recovery after gallstone surgery?

Routine gallstone surgery is outpatient and laparoscopic. Uncomplicated surgery recovery is a breeze. Up and about after 2 weeks and can be back to work or normal activities as READ MORE
Routine gallstone surgery is outpatient and laparoscopic. Uncomplicated surgery recovery is a breeze. Up and about after 2 weeks and can be back to work or normal activities as before surgery. Pain level is 5 in the scale of 1-10 and will not require narcotics after at least 3 days.

How long is the hospital stay for hernia surgery?

Out patient procedure. Home when fully recovered from anesthesia.

How long is colon resection?

Depends which part of the Colon, indication/s for resection/s, patients health status, surgeons expertise, approaches I.e. open/ minimally invasive and others. Between 1 hour to READ MORE
Depends which part of the Colon, indication/s for resection/s, patients health status, surgeons expertise, approaches I.e. open/ minimally invasive and others. Between 1 hour to 6 hours in general.

Is prostate surgery serious?

Yes, but calculated risks. Dependent on the indication/s for surgery.

How can I reduce my abdominal hernia?

Dependent on the type of abdominal hernia and symptoms. Constant pushing with cone fingers with voluntary relaxation and directed to the opening or defect might do it. This can READ MORE
Dependent on the type of abdominal hernia and symptoms. Constant pushing with cone fingers with voluntary relaxation and directed to the opening or defect might do it. This can temporarily relieve strangulation of abdominal structures trapped in the hernia sac. Progressive pain with accompanying nausea or vomiting and abdominal wall discoloration may require emergency surgery. Surgeon evaluation is required.

Can surgery fix a back hernia?

Please check with your surgeon to clearly identify the hernia. In general almost all Hernias can be surgically fixed.

Abdominal pain?

Recommendations; 1. Abdominal CT with Contrast. Consult your doctor if no contraindications to this procedure. 2. Upper and lower endoscopy. 3. Diagnostics Abdominal Laparoscopy READ MORE
Recommendations;
1. Abdominal CT with Contrast. Consult your doctor if no contraindications to this procedure.
2. Upper and lower endoscopy.
3. Diagnostics Abdominal Laparoscopy based on the findings from CT.

Post ACDF?

Nerve conduction test. Physical therapy using hydrotherapy technique. Ancillary plexus palsy from pressure injury. This can be temporary but require months to recover.

Should I remove my splint?

Appointment with the Orthopedic surgeon.

I think I have a pretty bad concussion?

Seek neurological evaluation. MRI of the brain is a must. Neurosurgeon can be your answer.

Will I gain weight after bariatric surgery?

Possible dependent on the procedure and expertise of the Bariatric surgeon.