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- Abdominal tumor resection
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
- Excision of benign and malignant lesions
- Gastrectomy
- Hepatectomy
- Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Liver resection
- Liver surgery
- Lymph node biopsy and dissections
- Pancreatic resections
- Pancreatic decompressive procedures for chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic necrosectomy for acute necrotizing pancreatitis
- Proactive screening for people with family history risk
- Sarcoma resection
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Location & Contact Info
Accepting New Patients
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Office Hours
Mon - Thu: 8 a.m. - 4:30 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
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or go directly to the nearest emergency department. To reach your physician after hours, please call (208) 381-9250 and follow instructions to page your physician.
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)
Availability
Accepting new patients
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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.
Availability
Accepting new patients
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Biography
Lindsay Shedd, PA-C is a nationally certified physician assistant deeply committed to the early detection and prevention of pancreatic cancer. During her years with St. Luke's Center for Pancreatic and Liver Disease, she founded and continues to lead the Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Program and High-Risk Pancreatic Cancer Screening Program.
Lindsay earned her bachelor's degree in biology from State University of New York at Stony Brook, and her master's degree in medical science from Yale University School of Medicine. She has received additional specialty training through City of Hope’s High Risk Cancer Genetics Program. Lindsay is an active member of local and nationally based medical societies and enjoys advocating for her patients through the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Availability
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St. Luke's Clinic - Bariatrics and General Surgery: Boise
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(208) 381-3915
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St. Luke's Clinic - Bariatrics and General Surgery: Nampa
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(208) 381-3915
Office Hours
St. Luke's Clinic - Center for Pancreatic and Liver Diseases: Boise
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(208) 381-9250
Office Hours
Make an appointment
St. Luke's Clinic - Center for Pancreatic and Liver Diseases: Boise
Call us to make an appointment.
(208) 381-9250
Office Hours
Procedures & Treatments
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Advanced procedures including hepatectomy, Whipple, tumor removal, and resection of the liver and pancreas.
Conditions
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Pancreatic Cancer
When abnormal cells grow and form tumors in the pancreas; a small organ deep in the belly, behind your stomach.
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Liver Cancer
A disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the liver; the most common type in adults is hepatocellular carcinoma.
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