Dr. Enrique C. Montana, MD, FACS
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1720 Cooks Hill Rd Centralia WA, 98531About
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.
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Dr. Enrique C. Montana, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
What surgery is best for kidney cancer?
Surgery if feasible. Radical Nephrectomy. Make sure the other Kidney is healthy. READ MORE
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 before surgery. Pain level is 5 in the scale of 1-10 and will not require narcotics after at least 3 days. READ MORE
What foods to avoid after gallbladder removal?
No food restrictions. READ MORE
Is thyroid surgery painful?
No. READ MORE
How long is the hospital stay for hernia surgery?
Out patient procedure. Home when fully recovered from anesthesia. READ MORE
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 6 hours in general. READ MORE
Bulge in abdomen before urination?
Yes READ MORE
Is prostate surgery serious?
Yes, but calculated risks. Dependent on the indication/s for surgery. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for thyroid surgery?
General READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for lung fluid drainage?
Local READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
When is varicocele surgery necessary?
When symptomatic . READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Can surgery fix an inguinal hernia?
Definitely, Yes. READ MORE
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 based on the findings from CT. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Should I remove my splint?
Appointment with the Orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
I think I have a pretty bad concussion?
Seek neurological evaluation. MRI of the brain is a must. Neurosurgeon can be your answer. READ MORE
Will I gain weight after bariatric surgery?
Possible dependent on the procedure and expertise of the Bariatric surgeon. READ MORE
Where is the incision for liver surgery?
Chevron bilateral incision (bilateral sub costal incision). READ MORE
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CLARKSTON, WA 99403Get Direction
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