Oak Ridge Surgeons
Welcome to Oak Ridge Surgeons
Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal, hernia, cancer and vascular conditions through advanced surgical procedures and patient-focused care.
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Oak Ridge Surgeons
At Oak Ridge Surgeons, we perform traditional and minimally invasive surgery. With more than 70 years of combined medical experience, our expert healthcare team is ready to provide you with excellent care. Our office is conveniently located near Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. We’re proud to be a member of Covenant Medical Group, the physician practice group of Covenant Health.
My patients can expect a dedicated surgeon focused on addressing the individual surgical needs of each person in our community who entrusts his or her care to me. – Dr. Jacob Gingerich
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Our team is ready to provide you with the right surgical care when you need us. We’re accepting new patients. Please note, a referral is required from your doctor.
Conditions Treated and Surgical Services
- Aneurysm
- Appendix removal
- Bowel obstruction
- Breast cancer surgery and conservation
- Carotid disease
- Colon cancer
- Colorectal surgery
- Gallbladder Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernias
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Ulcers
- Varicose veins
- Venous Insufficiency
Patient Information
Visit Reminders
We ask that you please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Please bring the following items with you to your visit:
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Your current health insurance information
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Your current Photo ID
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Any medications you are currently taking in their original containers or in a list with dosages and times
Please note: In order to provide efficient care for all of our patients, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment if you do not arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Prescription Refills
It’s very important that you request your prescription refills during normal business hours before 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Prescriptions will not be refilled on weekends or holidays.
You can request a refill on the MyCovenantHealth Patient Portal or by calling your pharmacy.
Referrals & Precertification
Referrals
Insurers often require a physician referral prior to your visit to Oak Ridge Surgeons. As a courtesy to our patients, we will attempt to contact your primary care physician and request a referral. However, it is your responsibility to confirm that a referral has been obtained before you are seen by our providers.
Precertification
If a test or procedure is ordered by an Oak Ridge Surgeons provider, our staff will obtain a necessary precertification on your behalf. Precertification for any tests or procedures ordered by your own primary care physician is the responsibility of your primary care provider’s office.
Patient Survey
Our Patients Are Important
We want to be your first and best choice for healthcare, and we need your feedback.
You will receive a text message or email asking you to complete a confidential and secure survey about your visit. Your feedback will help us continue to deliver excellent care. Thank you!
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How to leave a review:
- Go to Google.com and search for Oak Ridge Surgeons
- When our page listing appears, go to the Review section and click “Write a review”
