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St. Luke's Clinic – Bariatrics and General Surgery: Boise

Our team offers state-of-the-art bariatric surgical care to people facing morbid obesity and its complications. While our surgeons primarily offer laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, they're happy to discuss other weight loss options as well, including duodenal switch, gastric band intragastric balloon, mini gastric bypass, and other new procedures as they become available.

We also perform general laparoscopic procedures, including gallbladder, hernia, colon, and breast surgeries.

  • Location & Contact Info

    115 Main St.
    Suite 101
    Boise, ID 83702
    (208) 381-3915
    Fax: (208) 381-3918

    Accepting New Patients

    Yes
  • Office Hours

    Mon - Thu: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Fri: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    Referral Required

    Yes
  • Before Your Visit

  • For Current Patients

  • After-hours & Weekends

    A physician is always available on call. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or go directly to the nearest emergency department. To reach the on-call physician, please call (208) 381-3915.

Providers

  • General Surgery

    Biography

    Joshua G. Barton, MD is Idaho's only liver and pancreas (HPB) surgery fellowship-trained surgeon. He is also the medical director of St. Luke's Clinic – Center for Pancreatic and Liver Diseases and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His specialty is the surgical treatment of pancreatic, biliary, liver, and stomach diseases as well as bariatric surgery including laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. He also has extensive experience using the daVinci surgical robot. 

    Dr. Barton actively participates in several professional organizations, including the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Pancreas Club, and the American Hepato-Biliary Association.

    Dr. Barton is originally from Texas and was raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. He received his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from the University of Texas – Houston. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma. He obtained additional training in hepato-pancreato-biliary and advanced GI surgery at the Mayo Clinic.

    SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

    • Abdominal tumor resection
    • Bariatric revision
    • Cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
    • Excision of benign and malignant lesions
    • Gastrectomy
    • Gastric bypass
    • Hepatectomy
    • Jejunostomy
    • Laparoscopic surgery
    • Liver resection
    • Liver surgery
    • Lymph node biopsy and dissections
    • Proactive screening for people with family history risk
    • Sarcoma resection
    • Sleeve gastrectomy
    • Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy)

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Internal Medicine

    Biography

    Maria Ewings, MD collaborates with patients to develop individualized treatment plans to improve metabolic health and manage weight. She is board certified in obesity medicine, internal medicine, and lifestyle medicine.

    Dr. Ewings completed her medical degree and internal medicine residency at the University of Washington, followed by a year as chief resident at the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She has extensive experience working in primary care internal medicine, hospital medicine and perioperative medicine. After spending several years as a hospitalist treating complex advanced disease, she was inspired to help patients treat the root causes of chronic disease as part of St. Luke's Obesity and Metabolic program

    In her spare time, Dr. Ewings enjoys traveling, reading novels, exercising outside, watching film and TV, cooking and eating with friends and family.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Biography

    Camilla Guthrie, DNP cares for patients in St. Luke's Obesity and Metabolic program, which emphasizes non-surgical weight loss methods including nutrition, physical activity, and medication. Camilla enjoys empowering her patients with the tools they need to achieve their goals. She is committed to open and honest communication, and supporting her patients on their unique weight-loss journeys. 

    Prior to working in bariatrics, Camilla worked in urgent care and surgical services. Her personal passion for exercise and nutrition inspired her to join St. Luke's Obesity and Metabolic program and she appreciates the opportunity to pair her personal interests with her professional expertise in helping her patients improve their quality of life.

    Originally from Idaho Falls, Camilla earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and doctorate of nursing practice from Idaho State University. In her free time, she enjoys pickleball, mountain biking, and adventuring outdoors with her husband and their dog.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

  • Biography

    Hazen T. Herzog, PA-C is a board certified physician assistant experienced in advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures. He also has extensive experience in general and bariatric surgery. He is especially encouraging to his patients confronting obesity and the courage they show as they face surgery.

    Hazen earned his bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Utah and his master of physician assistant studies from the University of Utah School of Medicine. In his free time he enjoys fishing, mountain biking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

  • Biography

    Troy Hunt, FNP-C Is a family nurse practitioner with special interests in bariatric surgery and weight loss medication management. He is a caring and compassionate guide for patients throughout their weight loss journey. He is dedicated to exceptional care using evidence-based practices, and he partners with his patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes. 

    Troy earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Linfield College, graduating with honors. He received his graduate degree from Georgetown University School of Nursing with a specialization as a family nurse practitioner. He is board certified with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and licensed in both Idaho and Oregon.

    In his free time, Troy enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting, pottery, and spending time with his family.


    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

  • General Surgery

    Biography

    Jason Kemp, MD specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery, including a variety of bariatric and general surgical procedures. He completed additional training in advanced laparoscopic surgery with Dr. Thomas R. Huntington at St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center. 

    Dr. Kemp’s expertise covers bariatric surgeries including laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; anti-reflux surgery; paraesophageal and hiatal hernia repair; stomach, small bowel, and colon surgery; gallbladder surgery; hernia repair; and other advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures. He also has extensive experience using the daVinci surgical robot. Dr. Kemp is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • General Surgery

    Biography

    Robert Korn, MD, PhD specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic gastric banding. Dr. Korn earned his medical degree and doctorate in cardiac physiology from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He completed his surgical residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and his fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery in both general surgery and critical care, and is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Korn also leads St. Luke's residency program in general surgery.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

Procedures & Treatments

  • Weight loss surgery options for treating obesity and improving your health and quality of life.

Online Classes Now Available

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  • Bariatric Cooking Class Online

    Health Management Classes
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    Next Date & Time
    Friday, Apr 19, 2024 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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    Free, Registration Required

    Join our dietitians as they create and showcase tantalizing recipes designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

  • Bariatric Healthy Living Series: Online

    Health Management Classes
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    Next Date & Time
    Tuesday, May 07, 2024 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
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    Free, Registration Required

    The goal of these classes is to equip and encourage you as you strive to lead a healthier life.

Online Support Group Now Available

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  • Open to you at any stage of your bariatric surgery journey, this group will help you connect with others and share your experiences.

Support Services for Bariatric Patients

Access Your Mobile Medical Record Anytime, Anywhere

Access Your Mobile Medical Record Anytime, Anywhere

Sign up for a MyChart account today!

With MyChart, you’re able to view test results, contact your provider, request medication refills, schedule appointments and more. We encourage you to sign up for easy access to the tools and information you need to proactively manage your health. You can also set up online proxy access requests for medical records of children, spouses, or dependents.


There's also an easy-to-use MyChart app available for your mobile devices!

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