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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Northwest Specialty Hospital includes general and family practitioners as well as specialists. 

General surgeries are performed at this hospital, including procedures of the abdomen, breast, skin and veins.


Meet Our Staff

Dr. John Pennings
Dr. Antoine Sarkis  


Dr. John L. Pennings
Minimally Invasive Surgery 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 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. Pennings at:

Minimally Invasive Surgery Northwest
750 North Syringa Street; Suite 205
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 415-0151
fax: (208) 415-0150

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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 Vincents 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 205
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 415-0151
fax: (208) 415-0150

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

· Hernia repair

· Hemorrhoid-
ectomy


· Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

· Hysterectomy

· Tubal ligation

· Rubal reversal

· Bladder incontinence surgery

· Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy

· Treatment for endometriosis

· Gallbladder removal

· Esophagus repair for acid reflux

· Conventional & minimally invasive breast surgery



Pain Management
Bariatrics

Ear, Nose & Throat
MRI Department

   
Endoscopy