Northwest Specialty Hospital
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

1593 E. Polston Avenue   ·   Post Falls, ID 83854   ·   ph: (208) 262-2300   ·   fax: (208) 262-2390



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Orthopedic
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Plastic Surgery
Spine

Podiatry
Cardiology

A full range of scopic testing is performed at NWSH..


Meet Our Staff

Dr. Paul Brillhart Dr. Antoine Sarkis
Dr. Lawrence K. Gibbon Dr. Stackow
Dr. John L. Pennings


Dr. Paul Brillhart
Family Practice

Board certified in family practice, Dr. Brillhart believes that his specialty (Family Practice) provides the best opportunity for comprehensive health care and long-term care of patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice, the American Medical Association, the Idaho Medical Association

and ACAM - American College for Advancement in Medicine. Born in Los Angeles, he graduated from the Oral Roberts School of Medicine and completed his residency at UC-Irvine, CA. After residency, Dr. Brillhart did missionary work in Guatemala for 3 years and Mexico, as well as Africa. Prior to Family Health Care of Post Falls, he spent 12 years in practice in Escondido, CA.

He now resides in Post Falls with his wife and son. He speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys running, surfing, photography, skiing and the outdoors. He has a heart for missions.

Contact Dr. Paul Brillhart at:

1110 Polston Avenue Ste 1
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 773-1311
fax: (208) 773-1644

Visit Dr. Brillhart's website: http://drpaulbrillhart.com

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Lawrence K. Gibbon, M.D.
Family Practice

1975 Graduation from Pacific Lutheran University
RA. in Biology
1979 Graduation from Medical School
University of Washington
1979-1982 Family Practice Residency of SW Idaho
1982-1985 Solo Practice at 105 E. 10thSt., Post Falls, ID 83854
1982-1985 Medical Director of St. Benedict's Drug Rehabilitation Center
1985 to current- Solo Practice- 801 E. Medical Court, Post Falls, ID 83854
Member of Idaho Medical Association 1982-current
Member Idaho Academy of Family Physicians 1982-current
Member American Academy of Family Physicians 1982-current
Member Kootenai Benewah Medical Society 1982-current
Board certified in 1982 AAFP with recertification in 1988, 1995, and 2002.
Active staff -Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d' Alene, ID, and Northwest Specialty
Hospital
ACLS Certification- June 2002

Contact Dr. Lawrence K. Gibbon at:

185 W. 4th Ave., Suite B.
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 773-1592

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Dr. John L. Pennings
Surgical Bariatrics Northwest

Dr. John Pennings is a leader in minimally invasive surgical practices in the Inland Northwest. He uses state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive surgical methods to treat disorders of the chest and gastrointestinal systems. Dr. Pennings specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques. He also performs Endoscopic procedures and is a well respected General Surgeon, Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Pennings attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, and completed his residency requirements at Emanuel Hospital and Health Center and the Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Contact Dr. John Pennings at:

Surgical Bariatrics Northwest
750 North Syringa Street; Suite 205
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 262-0945
fax: (208) 415-0150

Visit Dr. Penning's website:
http://www.getoptifit.com

http://www.surgicalbariatrics.com

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Dr. Antoine Sarkis
Minimally Invasive Surgery Northwest

Dr Sarkis has been in practice in North Idaho since 1997. He has a special interest in the management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast and is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Sarkis performs endoscopy and a variety of minimally invasive, as well as more traditional surgical techniques, to diagnose and manage diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Dr. Sarkis received his medical education at Saint Joseph University School of Medicine in Lebanon. He completed his surgical training at Saint Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York and at New York Medical College. He is board certified by the American College of Surgeons.

He joined Minimally Invasive Surgery in 2001 to serve patients seeking state-of-the-art diagnosis and management of diseases of the breast and gastrointestinal tract. He offers minimally invasive, as well as more traditional surgical interventions for a variety of disease states.

Contact Dr. Antoine Sarkis at:

Minimally Invasive Surgery Northwest
750 North Syringa Street; Suite 103
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 415-0151
fax: (208) 416-4146

Visit Dr. Sarkis's Website: http://www.misnw.com

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John C. Stakow M.D.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Northwest

Dr. Stackow has practiced in North Idaho for over 15 years, specializing in management of surgical diseases of the abdomen, breast and hernias with particular interest in laparoscopic surgery. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame and completed his medical education at New York University and St. Vincent Medical Center in New York University and St. Vincent Medical Center in New York City. He is a Board Certified Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Stackow grew up in Wappinger Falls, NY and been married to Lori for 15 years. Their children are Tessa, Madeline and Tucker. The enjoy camping, boating, skiing, and other outdoor activities North Idaho has to offer.

Contact Dr. John C. Stackow at:

Minimally Invasive Surgery Northwest
750 North Syringa Street; Suite 103
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 415-0151


Visit Dr. Stackow's website: http://www.MISNW.com

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Here are some common Endoscopic procedures (inpatient and outpatient) performed at the Northwest Specialty Hospital.

  • Bronchoscopy

  • Laryngoscopy

  • Esophagogastroscopy

  • Proctoscopy

  • Periteneoscopy

  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy

  • Colonoscopy




  • Pain Management
    Bariatrics

    Ear, Nose & Throat
    MRI Department

     
    Endoscopy