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 Gallbladder Disease. 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Gregory Kugel is a Radiologist in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Kugel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

Harpreet Dhatt is a Radiologist in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Dhatt has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

Robert Wertz is a Radiologist in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Wertz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

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

Ishtleen Bhatia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fair Oaks, California. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Bhatia is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Lee is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

Philosophy of care: I believe in providing patients with the information they need to make their own decisions rather than make decisions for them.I became a medical provider because I wanted to be a part of the application of new technologies in medical care.Special Clinical Interests: Cardiovascular imagingPersonal Interests: Cooking and woodworking. Dr. Fellmeth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

Philosophy of care: To treat every patient with the exact care and compassion I would want as a patient.I became a medical provider to empower patients to take control of their own health.Special Clinical Interests: Brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, seizure and strokePersonal Interests: I love to explore different culinary cuisines. I want to travel the world and try different culinary experiences and one day write about food. Dr. Chau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

Philosophy of care: I believe in providing compassionate, professional care. Dr. Mcgarry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Cardiac Ablation.

Tri-dung Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.

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 Gallbladder Disease. 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 Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

Christopher Traver is a General Surgeon in Carmichael, California. Dr. Traver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Nicole Thomas is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

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

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

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