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Our team offers state-of-the-art bariatric surgical care to people facing morbid obesity and its complications. While our surgeons primarily offer laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, they're happy to discuss other weight loss options as well, including duodenal switch, gastric band intragastric balloon, mini gastric bypass, and other new procedures as they become available.
We also perform general laparoscopic procedures, including gallbladder, hernia, colon, and breast surgeries.
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Location & Contact Info
Accepting New Patients
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Office Hours
Mon - Thu: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Fri: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Referral Required
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Before Your Visit
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For Current Patients
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After-hours & Weekends
A physician is always available on call. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or go directly to the nearest emergency department. To reach the on-call physician, please call (208) 381-3915.
Providers
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General SurgeryBiography
Joshua G. Barton, MD is Idaho's only liver and pancreas (HPB) surgery fellowship-trained surgeon. He is also the medical director of St. Luke's Clinic – Center for Pancreatic and Liver Diseases and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His specialty is the surgical treatment of pancreatic, biliary, liver, and stomach diseases as well as bariatric surgery including laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. He also has extensive experience using the daVinci surgical robot.
Dr. Barton actively participates in several professional organizations, including the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Pancreas Club, and the American Hepato-Biliary Association.
Dr. Barton is originally from Texas and was raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. He received his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from the University of Texas – Houston. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma. He obtained additional training in hepato-pancreato-biliary and advanced GI surgery at the Mayo Clinic.
SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
- Abdominal tumor resection
- Bariatric revision
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
- Excision of benign and malignant lesions
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric bypass
- Hepatectomy
- Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Liver resection
- Liver surgery
- Lymph node biopsy and dissections
- Proactive screening for people with family history risk
- Sarcoma resection
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
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Accepting new patients
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General SurgeryBiography
Tammy Fouse, DO has special interests and training in treating obesity. She takes a comprehensive approach to the disease, including lifestyle education and medication management. She leads St. Luke's Obesity and Metabolic program that focuses on creating a personalized plan for improving a patient's metabolic health. She has participated in several research projects and co-edited a major textbook on prevention and treatment of complications in bariatric surgery.
Dr. Fouse enjoys working in medically underserved areas, having made multiple trips to southern Mexico and Ghana. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, riding ATVs, reading, and spending time with her family.
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Biography
Camilla Guthrie, DNP works alongside Dr. Tammy Fouse in caring for patients in St. Luke's Obesity and Metabolic program, which emphasizes non-surgical weight loss methods including nutrition, physical activity, and medication. Camilla enjoys empowering her patients with the tools they need to achieve their goals. She is committed to open and honest communication, and supporting her patients on their unique weight-loss journeys.
Prior to working in bariatrics, Camilla worked in urgent care and surgical services. Her personal passion for exercise and nutrition inspired her to join St. Luke's Obesity and Metabolic program and she appreciates the opportunity to pair her personal interests with her professional expertise in helping her patients improve their quality of life.
Originally from Idaho Falls, Camilla earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and doctorate of nursing practice from Idaho State University. In her free time, she enjoys pickleball, mountain biking, and adventuring outdoors with her husband and their dog.
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Biography
Hazen T. Herzog, PA-C is a board certified physician assistant experienced in advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures. He also has extensive experience in general and bariatric surgery. He is especially encouraging to his patients confronting obesity and the courage they show as they face surgery.
Hazen earned his bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Utah and his master of physician assistant studies from the University of Utah School of Medicine. In his free time he enjoys fishing, mountain biking, skiing, and spending time with his family.
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Biography
Troy Hunt, FNP-C Is a family nurse practitioner with special interests in bariatric surgery and weight loss medication management. He is a caring and compassionate guide for patients throughout their weight loss journey. He is dedicated to exceptional care using evidence-based practices, and he partners with his patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Troy earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Linfield College, graduating with honors. He received his graduate degree from Georgetown University School of Nursing with a specialization as a family nurse practitioner. He is board certified with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and licensed in both Idaho and Oregon.
In his free time, Troy enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting, pottery, and spending time with his family.
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General SurgeryBiography
Jason Kemp, MD specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery, including a variety of bariatric and general surgical procedures. He completed additional training in advanced laparoscopic surgery with Dr. Thomas R. Huntington at St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center.
Dr. Kemp’s expertise covers bariatric surgeries including laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; anti-reflux surgery; paraesophageal and hiatal hernia repair; stomach, small bowel, and colon surgery; gallbladder surgery; hernia repair; and other advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures. He also has extensive experience using the daVinci surgical robot. Dr. Kemp is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
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General SurgeryBiography
Robert Korn, MD, PhD specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic gastric banding. Dr. Korn earned his medical degree and doctorate in cardiac physiology from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He completed his surgical residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and his fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery in both general surgery and critical care, and is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Korn also leads St. Luke's residency program in general surgery.Availability
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