- Medical Weight LossThe surgical weight loss program of the Hickory Surgical Clinic provides a vital service for patients who suffer from morbid obesity. We offer gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional surgery, all with a minimally-invasive laparoscopic approach.
- Pediatric CareJodi attended Wake Forest University, earning a bachelor of science in biology and a minor in chemistry. She then received her bachelor of science in nursing from Lenoir-Rhyne University. After working in the emergency department, neuro ICU, and pediatrics, she earned her master’s degree in nursing from UNC-Charlotte. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Emergency Care
- Colonoscopy- including common surgical procedures such as gallbladder, hernia, skin and soft tissue tumor removal, procedures for hemorrhoids, endoscopy (colonoscopy and EGD).
- Colon CancerCancer Surgery - comprehensive and compassionate care for breast cancer, colon cancer, esophageal and gastric cancer, melanoma, as well as cancer diagnostic and screening procedures.
- EndoscopyOur services are not just limited to the listed items. There are many other procedures that we offer.
- ThyroidThe doctors at the Hickory Surgical Clinic offer expertise in the surgical treatment of endocrine disorders. We specialize in the surgical treatment of thyroid disorders (including thyroid cancer), adrenal tumors (including adrenal adenoma or cancer), and endocrine tumors of the pancreas. Our board-certified surgeons offer leading-edge techniques in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases.
- Thyroid CancerThe doctors at Hickory Surgical Clinic offer advanced treatment options for people with cancer. We specialize in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer, adrenal cancer, skin cancer/melanoma, soft tissue cancer such as sarcoma, and others.
- UltrasoundBreast Surgery - including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for benign and malignant breast disease. We have on-site diagnostic ultrasound equipment, and can often perform minimally invasive biopsy the same day.
- Radiation OncologyOften diagnostic procedures, such as breast biopsy, can be offered with a minimally invasive technique – using a needle puncture instead of a large incision. State-of-the-art techniques, from sentinel lymph node biopsy to minimal radiation treatment (MammoSite), are offered when appropriate. We work closely with our medical oncology and radiation oncology colleagues to provide a treatment plan that is individualized for each patient.
- General SurgeryThe surgeons at Hickory Surgical Clinic all provide a broad range of general surgery services. Simple procedures such as biopsies and minor excisions can usually be performed in our office.
- Minimally Invasive SurgeryLaparoscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery - including the latest advanced techniques such as single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), laparoscopic bariatric procedures, laparoscopic hernia surgery, and laparoscopic colon surgery.
- Vascular SurgeryHis practice covers the full spectrum of general surgery interests, including laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, cancer surgery, breast surgery, colon surgery, general surgery (gallbladder, hernia, anti-reflux surgery, etc), and vascular surgery.
- Breast SurgeryHis practice includes a wide variety of general surgery interests, including laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, cancer surgery, breast surgery, colon surgery, general surgery (gallbladder, hernia, anti-reflux surgery, etc).
- Laparoscopic SurgeryLaparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique, performed through smaller incisions. This technique often minimizes blood loss and post-operative pain while speeding recovery times. The doctors at the Hickory Surgical Clinic are highly skilled in current laparoscopic techniques.
- Bariatric SurgeryOur team works closely with nurses, dietitians, and other services at both Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center, to provide a multi-disciplinary approach for the best outcomes. Our program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).
- Skin Cancer
- Ulcer