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Our board certified cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons specialize in treating diseases and disorders involving the heart, lungs, and vascular system, as well as treatment for varicose veins, complex venous disorders, and related complications. We offer a wide range of treatments that are customized for your health needs and goals, including minimally-invasive procedures.
We strive to provide the highest level of care, utilizing the most advanced technology available to provide effective, innovative treatment, including:
- Cardiac surgery – treatment of conditions of the heart, its blood supply, and the major blood vessels of the chest
- Thoracic surgery – treatment of conditions the lungs as well as other conditions that require the expertise of a cardiothoracic surgeon, such as diseases of the esophagus
- Vascular surgery – treatment of peripheral vascular disease, which are diseases or disorders of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart
- Endovascular surgery – minimally-invasive surgery designed to access the body via major blood vessels
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Location & Contact Info
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Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 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
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or go directly to the nearest emergency department.
Providers
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Biography
Caitlin Anderson, NP-C is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and worked as a registered nurse before earning her nurse practitioner's degree. In her current role she assists with vascular surgery and evaluates patients in the primary and acute care setting.
Caitlin earned her master's degree from Boise State University.
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Biography
Megan Brown, PA-C earned her bachelor's degree in movement science from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and her master's degree as a physician assistant from Northeastern University in Boston.
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Biography
Scott Burnett, PA-C earned his bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Nevada. He trained as a surgical technologist (CST) at Boise State University and as a physician assistant at the University of Cornell Medical College. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants with special recognition in surgery, and in 2009 was elected as an affiliate member of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS).Availability
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Vascular Surgery
Biography
Thomas Curry, MD is a visiting specialist who provides occasional coverage. -
Cardiothoracic SurgeryBiography
Andrew Forbes, MD, FACS is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in all areas of cardiothoracic surgery with special interest in stentless aortic valve surgery.Availability
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Vascular SurgeryBiography
Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD, FACS specializes in carotid disease, aortic aneurysm, and endovascular surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgeons, and the Rocky Mountain Vascular Society. Dr. Gilbertson is also a member of the Idaho Medical Association, Ada Medical Society, Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society, Pacific Northwest Vascular Society, and the American Association for Vascular Surgery.
Prior to his medical education, Dr. Gilbertson earned his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College.
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Vascular SurgeryBiography
Christian A. Hamlat, MD, MPH, RPVI, FACS specializes in the management of aortic aneurysmal disease; carotid and peripheral arterial occlusive disease; acute and chronic venous disease; and long-term hemodialysis access using both standard open surgical as well as endovascular, less invasive procedures. Dr. Hamlat earned his bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Princeton University. He is board certified in General and Vascular Surgery.
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Biography
Stephanie Hayes, PA-C sees patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She assists in surgery and has a passion for the physiology of the heart and cardiovascular system.
Stephanie earned her bachelor's degree in kinesiology and movement science from the University of Wisconsin—Madison and her master's degree in physician assistant studies from Idaho State University. Before attending PA school, she worked for nearly 10 years in orthopedics as an athletic trainer.
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Cardiothoracic SurgeryBiography
S. Scott Huerd, MD, FACS is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in adult cardiac surgery and valve repair and replacement. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Washington, and trained in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Minnesota.Availability
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Vascular SurgeryBiography
Philippe A. Masser, MD, RVPI specializes in acute and chronic venous disease, dialysis access, arterial occlusive and aneurysm disease, and cerebrovascular disease. Dr. Masser earned his bachelor's degree from Williams College and completed his general surgery training at the University of Washington. He served four years as a general surgeon in the U.S. Naval Reserve.Availability
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Vascular SurgeryBiography
Brian Matteson, MD, FACS, RPVI specializes in carotid artery disease, aortic and peripheral aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, hemodialysis access, varicose vein treatment, and minimally invasive endovascular and open surgical modalities. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Matteson earned his bachelor's degree in physiology from the University of Minnesota. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of New Mexico, and his vascular fellowship at the University of Utah.Availability
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Thoracic OncologyBiography
Matthew W. Schoolfield, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy, and lung cancer. He serves as the medical director of thoracic oncology at St. Luke’s MSTI and is co-chair of the pulmonary nodule committee, to provide expert consultation, follow-up evaluation, and treatment of incidental chest imaging findings.
Dr. Schoolfield earned his bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from the University of Sioux Falls. He completed his general surgery residency at Robert Packer Hospital, and his cardiothoracic surgery residency at Oregon Health & Science University, where he trained in VATS for pulmonary lobectomy, esophageal surgery, and minimally invasive tumor staging of the mediastinum with endoscopic ultrasound.
Surgical specialties include:
- Minimally invasive staging of mediastinum for cancer
- Endobronchial ultrasound with biopsy (EBUS)
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Minimally invasive esophagectomy
- VATS lobectomy, segmentectomy
- VATS removal mediastinal tumors
- Complex airway procedures, sleeve lobectomy, and tracheal resection
- Chest wall resection and reconstruction
- Rigid and flexible bronchoscopy for airway tumor treatment
- Diagnosis of interstitial lung disease
- Thoracoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis
- Transcervical thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis
- Treatment of mediastinal masses, pleural disease, and spontaneous pneumothorax
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Cardiothoracic SurgeryBiography
David Stuesse, MD specializes in the surgical treatment of valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease, minimally invasive surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation, adult congenital heart surgery, pediatric heart surgery, and blood conservation. He earned his bachelor's degree in physiology from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his residency in surgery and fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery and pediatric cardiac surgery at Oregon Health & Science University.Availability
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Video Resources
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Open Heart Surgery
Watch these videos to learn more about preparing for your surgery, procedure details, and recovery.
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Vascular Angiography
What to expect before, during, and after your procedure.
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Cardiovascular Rehabilitation: The Patient Experience
The goal of St. Luke’s cardiovascular rehab is to stabilize, slow, or even reverse the progression of cardiovascular disease.
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Hemodialysis
Vascular access surgery for patients who need permanent dialysis.
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