Surgical Specialists
Helping You Live Vibrantly
Our compassionate and skilled Surgical Specialists team provides leading-edge technology and expanded surgical services, including comprehensive gastrointestinal, general, robotic and laparoscopic procedures—crafted with your unique needs in mind. Patients benefit from advanced techniques and minimally invasive procedures, providing a path to the best possible outcomes. With offices in Aspen and the Midvalley, we ensure you can live vibrantly in this beautiful place we call home, at every stage of life.
Common Services Provided
General Surgery
- Abdominal
- Abdominal wall and inguinal hernias
- Ano-rectal
- Chest surgery, including rib fixation
- Colonoscopy
- Disease of the small and large intestine including appendicitis/diverticulitis
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Parathyroid
- Port placement
- Skin and soft tissue lesions
- Small bowel obstruction
- Surgery of the small and large intestine
- Thyroid and parathyroid diseases
Foregut Surgery
- Achalasia
- Dysphagia
- Gastroparesis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Hiatal Hernias
- Surgical weight loss for obesity
Cancer Surgery and GI Cancer Early Detection and Treatment
- Benign breast care
- Breast surgery
- Colon cancer
- EGD (upper endoscopy) for diagnosis and treatment of stricture
- Lumpectomy
- Lymph node biopsy
- Mastectomy
- Melanoma
- Nipple sparing mastectomy
- Oncoplastic surgery
- Reflux workup
- Sentinel node biopsy
Laparoscopic Surgery
- Anti-reflux
- Appendectomy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Partial colon removal
Robotic Surgery with da Vinci 5
- Anti-reflux
- Cholecystectomy
- Colon resection
- Fundoplication for GERD
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repairs (abdominal wall, inguinal)
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Foregut, bariatric and endobariatric
- OB/GYN procedures (coming soon)
- Urology procedures (coming soon)
- And more
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
24/7 care for critically ill and injured patients as part of Aspen Valley Health’s Level III Trauma Center.
Safety at Special Events
As part of Aspen Valley Health’s commitment to safety and trauma care for our community, members of our team regularly participate on the medical safety teams of large-scale events. Drs. Fraser and Roseberry are pictured here with the event team at the FIS Ski World Cup Winternational in Aspen, which hosts top ski racers from around the world.
World-Class Care
The Surgical Specialists team, along with highly-skilled surgeons in other areas of medicine, work to provide the excellent surgical care you deserve. Leveraging the latest technologies—such as EndoFLIP, Bravo pH and Manometry, colonoscopy with AI polyp detection, da Vinci 5 surgical robot and our Globus ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation platform—our surgeons use enhanced precision to improve outcomes for our patients.
All Surgery ServicesFAQs
What can I expect before my surgery?
Your surgical team will visit you in the pre-operative area before your surgery to review the procedure, your consent and answer any questions you have.
Does Aspen Valley Health provide both inpatient and outpatient procedures?
Yes, at Aspen Valley Health, we are able to accommodate single-day outpatient surgeries, as well as procedures that require longer operating and recovery times.
Can my family visit me before and after surgery?
Yes, a nurse or surgical tech will bring your family back to see you prior to your procedure, and then again once when you’re in the recovery area. Depending on current occupancy, your surgical team might request your family to visit in limited numbers at a time to respect the privacy of other patients.
Will the doctor come talk to my family after my surgery?
Yes, your surgeon will visit with your family after the surgery while you’re in recovery, updating them on your status, explaining what was done, and answering any questions they have.
Will I have a caseworker?
Whether or not you are assigned a caseworker depends on the complexity of your case and your surgical procedure. Talk with your surgical team to learn more about whether or not you are eligible for a caseworker.
What type of anesthesia will I be undergoing during my procedure?
Your surgeon and anesthesiologist will decide which type of anesthesia you will receive during your surgery. Talk with your team during your pre-op visit to learn more.
Where will I be staying during my recovery?
Our surgical wing includes 12 same-day pre-operative and post-operative recovery rooms, plus a post-anesthesia care unit, so you can recover safely before returning home. If your surgery requires a more extended recovery, you will be admitted to our patient care unit to recover in one of our private and fully-equipped inpatient rooms.
Are meals provided during my inpatient recovery?
Yes, patients who require an inpatient stay with us can choose three daily meals from the Castle Creek Cafe.