I completed my General Surgery Residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. I had the privilege to receive training at one of the first advanced laparoscopic fellowships in the world, in Liège, Belgium, under the tutelage of Dr. Bernard Dallemagne.I took my new found knowledge back to the United States and developed one of the first minimally invasive surgery programs in the Western United States.With the help of an amazing team, we have created a Bariatric Center and our own Bariatric Process, receiving awards with high patient satisfaction ratings in the greater Sacramento and Bay Area.I have been in private practice in Sacramento since 1986 and I have dedicated my life to help serve patients who are in need of severe improvements to their health. Dr. Patching is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

I am originally from Maryland, but came to California for medical school and never left. I completed my Medical School and Residency at Loma Linda University in Southern California and, while there, was selected to serve as Chief Resident, by my fellow residents. From there, I went onto a Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care, at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Central Florida's only Level One Trauma Center.I enjoy being a surgeon because I like to make people feel better and get them back to their normal routine quickly. Thus, when possible, most of my surgeries are done with minimally invasive techniques that decrease hospital length of stay, result in less pain and provide a quicker recovery.I have been with Mercy Medical Group for 13 years and currently serve as the Chief of Surgery at Mercy San Juan, a position I am most proud of because it requires an election by your peers.  In addition, I serve as the Cancer Liaison for the hospital, and attend quarterly Regional Oncology meetings to discuss quality measures and cancer care for our oncology patients. In addition, I recently received a certification in the Hidden Scar™ technique, used to hide surgical scars that occur from breast cancer tumor removal. I work closely with our highly skilled oncologists, radiation oncologists, and amazing Nurse Navigators to provide a team approach to cancer care. We strive to offer a positive patient experience and to ensure the patient that they are not alone.On a personal note, I met my husband while studying abroad in England and have been married for 26 wonderful years and counting. I am passionate about raising breast cancer awareness and am a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. One of my favorite activities is hosting our Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Tea, we are preparing to host our 14th Annual Tea. It is wonderful to see so many fantastic women sharing their stories of strength. In addition to planning for the next Tea, I also enjoy dancing, skiing, golfing, and traveling with husband.I want to make a difference in people's life, make them feel whole again, and get them back in their normal routine, pain free, with a speedy recovery.  Our team understands there is no convenient time for a hernia repair, gallbladder or appendix removal, or a breast or colon cancer diagnosis. These conditions can upset your world, but we are here as a team to help you through the process, to take care of you, and to provide minimal disruption in your life. Dr. Jakobsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

Our hands on personalized patient care. Dr. Aguilar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hemangiopericytoma, Oral Cancer, and Gallstones.

Michael Beneke is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Beneke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Beneke is currently accepting new patients.

Eric London is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. London is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. London is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Polidore is a General Surgeon in Roseville, California. Dr. Polidore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

Jodi Coates is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Coates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

Kelly Rippey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Rippey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Steven Kaspick is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Kaspick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

Amir Amiri is a General Surgeon in Carmichael, California. Dr. Amiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Amiri is currently accepting new patients.

Every patient is important to me. I make every effort to educate them about their conditions, their treatment options and the possible outcomes. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Treating the whole patient not just the disease. Dr. Rajagopal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Thyroidectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Scott Braley is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Braley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Braley is currently accepting new patients.

I believe it is important to treat every patient with dignity and respect like you would a member of your own family. Medicine is both science and art, utilizing cutting edge technology to change a person's life. We must always remember to treat the patient as a whole, not just the disease. Dr. Swanson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Acrospiroma, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

Gregory Graves is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Graves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Graves is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Shadle is a General Surgeon in Roseville, California. Dr. Shadle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Shadle is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Skeehan was born and raised in Silicon Valley. He is the oldest son of 5 kids. He attended Mountain View High School and upon graduation went to Foothill Junior College. He put his studies on hold to serve a religious mission in Brazil for two years. Upon returning from his mission in enrolled in and graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in biology and a minor in chemistry. He went on to attend medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) graduating in 2004. He completed his residency in the Michigan State University System at McClaren Regional Medical Center in Mt. Clemens, Michigan in 2009. He then returned to California to join a group practice in Auburn, California. After several years he left the group practice and started Sierra Pacific Surgical in 2016 and has been treating patients in Roseville, Carmichael and Folsom areas.Confront disease. Educate patients. Restore Health. Dr. Skeehan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Eric Morse is a General Surgeon in Carmichael, California. Dr. Morse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

I want to be patient-centric and efficient. I became a medical provider because I want to help people, to use my hands, to learn, to think, to make the world a better place. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Machado graduated with honors from California State University, Stanislaus and received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Machado completed her surgical residency at the University of California, Davis. She entered private practice in 2000 performing Trauma and General Surgery. Dr. Machado received Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric training at Montefiore Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Machado was also a participating surgeon in a National Institute of Health landmark research study on bariatric surgery outcomes (LABS 1). Dr. Machado has served as the Director of Bariatric Services at Mercy San Juan Medical Center since 2003. Dr. Machado is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at California Northstate University College of Medicine and contributes to the education of medical students in the region. Dr. Machado has performed over 5000 bariatric procedures and provides a comprehensive approach to both surgery and long-term management of obesity. Dr. Machado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.