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St. Luke's Clinic – Breast and General Surgery: Meridian

The team at St. Luke’s Clinic – Breast and General Surgery offers you expertise in the latest, most effective breast cancer surgery procedures along with compassion and the highest quality care. We also work closely with oncologists at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute to ensure continuity in your care.

Our surgeons perform the full spectrum of breast cancer surgery including lumpectomy/partial mastectomy along with skin and nipple sparing mastectomies. We also have expertise in sentinel lymph node biopsy procedures for breast cancer and melanoma. We work closely with St. Luke’s plastic and reconstructive surgeons when appropriate to achieve optimal cosmetic and functional results. In some cases, we are able to provide breast reconstruction at the same time as your breast cancer surgery.  

In addition to the surgical care of breast cancer and melanoma, we perform many common outpatient general surgical procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic lymph node surgery, excision of soft tissue masses/lumps, inguinal and umbilical hernia repairs, and laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 

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Providers

  • Lauren E. Galligar, PA-C

    Biography

    Lauren E. Galligar, PA-C, MPAS is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Idaho Association of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 

    Lauren earned her bachelor's degree from Boise State University and her master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Utah.

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  • Scott A. Henson, MD

    General Surgery

    Biography

    Scott A. Henson, MD, FACS specializes in breast cancer surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and hernia repair. 

    Dr. Henson earned his bachelor's degree in pre-medicine from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he also completed his general surgical residency and internship. Dr. Henson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Idaho Medical Association, Ada County Medical Society, and American Society of Breast Surgeons.

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  • Katherine E. Kramme, DO

    General Surgery

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  • Teisha Shiozaki, MD

    Teisha R. Shiozaki, MD

    General Surgery

    Biography

    Teisha Shiozaki, MD is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in advanced gastrointestinal (GI) and minimally invasive surgery. She treats a wide array of abdominal disorders, including gallbladder disease, inguinal and ventral hernias, and disease of the small bowel and colon.

    Dr. Shiozaki has special interest in robotic surgery and using minimally invasive techniques to improve surgical outcomes. She is skilled in the performance of robotic surgery for hernias, diverticulitis, and bowel obstructions. Her robotic procedural expertise includes cholecystectomy; colectomy; colostomy reversal; and inguinal, ventral and hiatal hernia repair.

    In her free time, Dr. Shiozaki enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors.

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Common Breast Concerns 

  • Breast Changes

    Women may have many kinds of breast changes throughout their lives, including changes that occur with menstrual periods, pregnancy, and aging. Most breast changes are normal.

  • Breast Lumps

    Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump or lumps in your breast. Most of these conditions are harmless or of minor concern.

  • Breast Pain (Mastalgia)

    Breast pain and tenderness, also called mastalgia, may come and go with monthly periods (cyclic) or may not follow any pattern (noncyclic). It is not a common symptom of breast cancer.

Breast Care Procedure and Treatment Information

  • Breast Biopsy

    A breast biopsy is usually done to check a lump found during a breast examination or to look at a suspicious area found on a mammogram, an ultrasound, or an MRI.

  • Breast Cancer Treatment

    Recommended options for breast cancer treatment will depend upon each patient's unique circumstances.  

  • Lumpectomy

    Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) is the surgical removal of a breast lump and some of the tissue around it.

  • Mastectomy

    A mastectomy is the removal of the entire breast. This procedure is typically used as part of breast cancer treatment.

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Because when you take care of yourself, everyone around you benefits.

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