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Gritman General Surgeons and Gastroenterology 

General, acute and trauma surgery services; exceptional gi care.

Our general surgeons, Dr. Bryan Anderson and Dr. Brian Newell , alongside Board-Certified Gastroenterologist Dr. Lee Hixson and Physician Assistant Andrew Schug , treat patients for a wide range of conditions with gastrointestinal (GI) scopes and surgeries for hernias  and reflux disease .

2400 W. A St., Suite G, Moscow, ID 83843

Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Closed on major holidays.

Phone: 208-883-1177 Fax: 208-892-0170

Experienced GI Care on the Palouse

Experienced Gastroenterologist Dr. Lee Hixson treats patients for a wide range of GI conditions. In addition to performing endoscopes and colonoscopies for polyp and cancer detection, Dr. Hixson specializes in treating both acute and chronic GI problems, including:

• Bowel Irregularity
• Heartburn and Swallowing Problems
• Hemorrhoid Bleeding
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Liver and Gallbladder Disease
• Ulcer Symptoms

Learn More About Dr. Hixson

Endoscopy Nurse Navigator Helps Patients With Surgical Scopes

Jessica Seibly works every day to ensure patients can get the surgical scopes they need, as quickly as possible.

As an Endoscopy Nurse Navigator for Gritman General Surgeons and Gastroenterology, Jessica is the point person to help patients and clinical staff through the scheduling, preparation, and follow-up for colonoscopies – answering any and all questions along the way.

By having a Nurse Navigator, the need for a patient to come into the office following their referral to complete paperwork, be seen and scheduled for a routine procedure is eliminated. Read More .

Surgical Specialties

We are proud to provide integrated surgical care for you and the ones you love.

Gritman General Surgeons and Gastroenterology providers perform gastrointestinal (GI) scopes and surgeries for hernias and reflux disease. And with expertise in general, acute care and trauma surgery, combined with board-certified GI services, our surgeons are providing a higher level of coordinated care that’s close to home.

Our surgeons specialize in:

• Gastrointestinal (GI) Scopes
• Reflux Disease (GERD)

Our Providers

Our team includes Gastroenterologist Dr. Lee Hixson , General Surgeons Dr. Bryan Anderson and Dr. Brian Newell , and Physician Assistant Andrew Schug . Our team is eager to provide care locally, so patients don’t have to travel for their care and recovery.

Bryan Anderson, MD

Nationally Certified Pain Management Expertise Combined with the Latest Technology

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Greg Bauer is one of several anesthesia providers at Gritman Medical Center who hold national certification in Non-Surgical Pain Management. That means he’s ensuring a patient’s heart rate, respiration and other vital signs are appropriately addressed when the patient is most likely unconscious or without feeling in a portion of their body.

Gritman’s Interventional Pain Clinic is is integrated into the hospital and clinic system.

Palouse Surgery Center

Our ambulatory surgery center may be an option for your procedure.

Not all surgeries need to be performed in the hospital. The Palouse Surgery Center in Moscow may be a more convenient and lower-cost option for your care if your procedure does not require inpatient care. Learn more about the services provided at the Palouse Surgery Center and ask your surgeon if having your procedure there is right for you.

Patient Education and Support

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Through our partnership with Healthwise, content is reviewed by leading medical experts and written in a way that makes it easy to understand and take action. The information is designed to help you along your health journey, but not replace the care you receive from a licensed health professional.

Getting Ready for Surgery

Before Your Surgery: How to Prepare

Surgery: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

• A femoral hernia appears as a bulge on the top of the thigh.
• A hiatal hernia is a part of the stomach bulging up through the diaphragm (the wall of muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the chest cavity).
• An incisional hernia occurs after surgery to the wall of the abdomen.
• An inguinal hernia occurs when a small portion of the bowel or other tissue bulges into the groin.
• An umbilical hernia appears in the belly button. A periumbilical hernia is similar to an umbilical hernia, but it occurs next to the belly button.
• A person with a hernia often feels pain, pressure, or burning or feels like something has given way.

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We want you to have a safe, comfortable and satisfying visit when seeing a patient at our facility. Learn more about the amenities and services available to our visitors.

Visiting our hospital

Learn more about our visitor services and policies, including cafeteria and gift shop hours, patient surgery text updates and other available resources at HCA Midwest Research Medical Center.

Our hospital's current visitor information

In order to keep a safe environment for our patients, it is important that all visitors understand our regulations while in the facility. Please note that these may vary by department, and exceptions may occur in certain cases, such as end-of-life care. Ask your nurse for specifics on the unit you're visiting.

• Visiting hours run daily from 7:30am to 8:30pm.
• Maintain social distancing of at least six feet from others.
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer when entering or exiting patient rooms.
• Exceptions on the number of visitors allowed in patient rooms applies to both COVID-positive patients and those in the NICU.
• For NICU patients, a maximum of two visitors are allowed at a time, but visitors may change out. Children that would like to visit the NICU must be 14 years of age and older.
• Only one designated visitor is allowed for one hour per day.
• Visitor is not able to change out with any other visitors.
• Visitor must check in at the unit station for donning and doffing of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Level 3 mask and Face Shield must be worn the entire duration of your visit.

We are dedicated to keeping our communities informed regarding emergency situations that may impact patient care.

Circumstances may allow for specific exceptions to any visitation restrictions described on this webpage. Those circumstances include religious visitation as well as a designated support person for a patient with a disability to provide assistance with communication or other necessary components of the patient's treatment. All persons entering under an exception remain subject to appropriate infection control protocols.

Visitor information

The Service Partners Organization (SPO) Gift Shop in the Main Lobby of Research Medical Center offers gifts, flowers, jewelry, balloons, cards, magazines, snacks, seasonal items, and more.

Call (816) 276-4130 .

The SPO Gift Shop is staffed by volunteers. Special events may be held throughout the year as fundraisers. SPO is a charitable, not-for-profit volunteer organization that provides support for the health-related education and welfare of those in the healthcare community. We have extended our mission to the community through our granting and fund-raising committees. Proceeds from the SPO Gift Shop are used for grants. Not-for-profit groups are eligible to request funds through the granting committee.

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Hospital visiting hours

Family and friends provide an integral part in the health and well-being of patients. That's why Research Medical Center encourages the presence and participation of visitors in our patients' care. They are valued partners in our care team.

Research Medical Center's visiting hours are between 7:30am-8:30pm.

• No visitors are allowed inside the hospital outside of these times.
• No restrictions on number of visitors or age restriction except for NICU and COVID+ patients.
• For NICU, a maximum of two visitors at a time, but visitors may change out. Children that would like to visit the NICU must be 14 years of age and older.
• Throughout the hospital, any child under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Please note that this may vary by department. Please ask your nurse for specifics on your unit.

COVID+ patients will remain the same per the following:

• Only one designated visitor during stay for one hour per day.
• Visitor must check in at unit station for donning and doffing of proper PPE.
• Exceptions are allowed for end-of-life care.

COVID+ Patient Visitors PPE Selection

• Level 3 mask and Face Shield must be worn the entire duration of your visit. Failure to do so may result in visitor losing privileges to visit again.
• Visitors will be instructed on the importance of hand hygiene, especially once leaving patient room and prior to removing PPE, and then again after removing PPE.

For general safety, and to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses, we continue to request that you adhere to the following policies:

• Wash hands or use hand sanitizer when entering or exiting patient rooms.
• For the well-being of our patients, there may be times when we need to temporarily limit visitation, and when these situations occur, we will fully inform patients and their loved ones.
• Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. Examples include: physical assault, verbal harassment, foul language, or threats.

Failure to comply with the above guidelines may result in loss of privileges. We strive to balance visitation with our patients' needs for a quiet, restful and safe environment and will work with you to come up with a visitation plan that best meets you and your loved one's needs. View our Patient Visitation Rights .

Visitor accommodations / lodging

To stay close while your loved one is hospitalized, we offer the option of a recliner chair and/or rollaway bed in the patient room for one family member for overnight stays. For the family of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, we offer family rooms. We also offer on-campus family accommodations in the Research Medical Center apartments, based on availability. Please call (816) 276-4120 for reservations. RV hook-up is also available by calling (816) 276-4411 .

The following Kansas City hotels are located near Research Medical Center:

• 816 Hotel Kansas City, 801 Westport Rd, (816) 931-1000
• AC Hotels by Marriott, 560 Westport Rd, (816) 931-0001
• Best Western Seville Plaza, 4309 Main, (816) 561-9600
• Courtyard by Marriott, 500 E. 105 St, (816) 285-9755
• Embassy Suites Hotel Kansas City-Plaza, 220 West 43rd St, (816) 756-1720
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel Kansas City, 801 Westport Rd, (816) 931-1000
• Hampton Inn & Suites, 4600 Summit St, (816) 448-4600
• AC Hotel, 560 Westport Rd, (816) 931-0001
• The Raphael Hotel, 325 Ward Pkwy, (816) 756-3800
• Sheraton Suites-Plaza West, 47th St, (816) 931-4400
• Intercontinental KC Plaza, 401 Ward Pkwy, (816) 756-1500