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Powell River General Surgery Clinic - Dr. Pawel Makarewicz, Dr. Kathleen Garber, Dr. Ashley Shaw

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Address:Powell River, BC
Phone:604-485-0152
Description:Powell River General Surgery Clinic in Powell River, BC offers general surgery, breast surgery, hernia repair, and endoscopy services.
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Service Area:qathet Region

Patient and Visitor Experience for Powell River General Surgery Clinic - Dr. Pawel Makarewicz, Dr. Kathleen Garber, Dr. Ashley Shaw

Hours of Operation *Hours may vary; please contact the clinic to confirm.

Monday:9:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:9:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:9:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:9:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:Closed
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Patient Profile:Patients in the qathet Region requiring general surgery services for a range of diseases and conditions, with a focus on coordinated, accessible, and culturally safe care.
Patient Instructions
  1. 1If you have questions about preparation for your surgery, postoperative care or about any of the resources below, please contact us.
  2. 2Listen to voicemail message for updated hours.

Services & Specialties for Powell River General Surgery Clinic - Dr. Pawel Makarewicz, Dr. Kathleen Garber, Dr. Ashley Shaw

Services

General Surgery
Breast cancer benign disease nipple discharge mastalgia
Partial/Segmental Mastectomy
Simple Mastectomy & MRM (Modified Radical Mastectomy)
Subcutaneous/Skin Sparing Mastectomy (for gynecomastia)
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) & -Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)
Appendectomy & interval appendectomy
Closure of colostomy/ileostomy
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Laparoscopic or open lysis of adhesions (LOA)
  • General Surgery
  • Breast cancer benign disease nipple discharge mastalgia
  • Partial/Segmental Mastectomy
  • Simple Mastectomy & MRM (Modified Radical Mastectomy)
  • Subcutaneous/Skin Sparing Mastectomy (for gynecomastia)
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) & -Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)
  • Appendectomy & interval appendectomy
  • Closure of colostomy/ileostomy
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy
  • Laparoscopic or open lysis of adhesions (LOA)
  • Laparoscopic LADDS Procedure (for malrotation in non-pediatric patients)
  • Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication
  • Gastrojejunostomy
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy for suspected internal hernia (following bariatric surgery)
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Diverticular disease
  • Non-IBD fistula
  • Hartmann’s procedure, & Hartmann’s reversal
  • Anterior resection of upper rectal
  • Sigmoid resection
  • Ileocecal resection
  • Hemicolectomy, laparoscopic & open
  • Colectomy, total or subtotal
  • Diverting ileostomy / colostomy
  • Repair of recto-vaginal, colo-vesical, entero-vesical fistula
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal fistula & fissure
  • Hemorrhoid banding or hemorrhoidectomy
  • Anal fistulotomy
  • Placement of seton
  • Lateral sphincterotomy
  • Cholecystectomy, laparoscopic, +/- intra-operative cholangiogram
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal
  • Thyroglossal cyst
  • Splenectomy
  • Hernia Repair (Incisional, Umbilical, Epigastric, Ventral, Spigelian, Inguinal, Femoral)
  • Port-a-Cath (IVAD) placement & removal
  • Excision/marsupialization pilonidal cyst or sinus
  • Panniculectomy
  • Excision Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Temporal artery biopsy
  • Toenails: wedge resection, Vandenbos procedure, toenail removal
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with: biopsies, removal of foreign body, esophageal dilation, therapeutic injection, rubber band ligation or clipping for hemorrhage, varices, etc.
  • PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube placement and replacement/exchange
  • Colonoscopy +/- polypectomy, biopsy, control of bleeding, removal of foreign body
  • Sigmoidoscopy (rigid or flexible), anoscopy
  • Excision of skin or subcutaneous lesion (including face)
  • Excision of ganglion cyst
  • Primary +/or Wide Local Excision (WLE) of malignant lesions (SCC, BCC, melanoma) +/- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)
  • Median neurolysis (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
  • Tenolysis (trigger finger)
  • Palmar Fasciectomy (Dupuytren’s)
  • Vasectomy
  • Excision of epididymal cyst, hydrocele
  • Circumcision (medical)
  • Suprapubic catheters
  • Testicular torsion
  • Fourniere’s gangrene
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Ligature & stripping of varicose veins
  • Fasciotomies (urgent)
  • Completion traumatic finger/toe amputations
Telehealth:No

Other Information for Powell River General Surgery Clinic - Dr. Pawel Makarewicz, Dr. Kathleen Garber, Dr. Ashley Shaw

Hospital Affiliations: qathet Regional General Hospital (qRGH)

Referral Information for Powell River General Surgery Clinic - Dr. Pawel Makarewicz, Dr. Kathleen Garber, Dr. Ashley Shaw

Referral Process: Referrals are triaged based on urgency. Patients are referred to the first available surgeon who offers the requested service.
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