| ENDOSCOPY A look at your organs without the need for surgery.
A full range of scopic testing is performed at NWSH, most of which are done on an convenient outpatient basis.
Common Procedures
Here are some common Endoscopic procedures (inpatient and outpatient) performed at the Northwest Specialty Hospital.
• Bronchoscopy
• Laryngoscopy
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Esophagogastroscopy
• Proctoscopy |
• Periteneoscopy
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Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy |
Meet the Doctors
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Lawrence K. Gibbon, MD
Family Practice
 Pacific Lutheran University, RA. in Biology
University of Washington Medical School
MEMBERSHIPS:
• Idaho Medical Association
• Idaho Academy of Family Physicians
• American Academy of Family Physicians
• Kootenai Benewah Medical Society
CERTIFICATIONS:
• AAFP
• ACLS
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Contact Dr. Gibbon:
185 W. 4th Ave., Suite B.
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 773-1592
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John L. Pennings, MD
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 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.
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Contact Dr. Pennings:
Surgical Bariatrics Northwest
750 North Syringa Street; Suite 205
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 262-0945
fax: (208) 415-0150
Visit Dr. Pennings' websites:
http://www.getoptifit.com
http://www.surgicalbariatrics.com |
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Antoine Sarkis, MD
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.
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Contact Dr. Sarkis:
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' website:
www.misnw.com
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John C. Stakow, MD
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 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. |
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Contact Dr. Stakow:
Minimally Invasive Surgery Northwest
750 North Syringa Street; Suite 103
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 415-0151
fax: (208) 416-4146
Visit Dr. Stackow's website:
www.misnw.com
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