Minimally Invasive General Surgeons in Winnipeg, MB
Achieving the outcomes you require depends highly on the surgeon you choose. Dr Ashley Vergis and Dr. Krista Hardy are Board certified minimally invasive general surgeons in Winnipeg, MB.
Specialized and Certified General Surgeons
Achieving the outcomes you require depends highly on the surgeon you choose. Dr Ashley Vergis and Dr. Krista Hardy are Board certified minimally invasive general surgeons in Winnipeg MB. They specialize in surgery of the gall bladder, gastroesophageal reflux disease and in hernia repair. Additionally, they provide subspecialty care for patients with with a variety of conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon/rectum, spleen, adrenal glands, and for those who live with obesity. Dr’s Vergis and Hardy are Fellows of the Royal College of Physician’s and Surgeons of Canada as well as the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Vergis is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Dr’s Vergis and Hardy’s approach incorporates advanced techniques in minimally invasive (laparoscopic or “key hole”) surgery whenever possible to improve the outcomes of the patients they care for. This type of surgery requires smaller incisions and less overall cutting. Therefore, you receive benefits related to your recovery, to the length of your hospital stay, and to scarring.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Dr’s Vergis and Hardy’s approach incorporates advanced techniques in minimally invasive (laparoscopic or “key hole”) surgery whenever possible to improve the outcomes of the patients they care for. This type of surgery requires smaller incisions and less overall cutting. Therefore, you receive benefits related to your recovery, to the length of your hospital stay, and to scarring.
Benefits of laparoscopic surgery:
Shorter hospital stays
Fewer internal scars
Smaller external scars
Scars heal faster
Less pain
Quicker return to activites
The Outcomes You Desire
As nationally and internationally regarded surgeons, Drs Ashley Vergis and Krista Hardy are proud to have cared for thousands of individuals with their compassionate, accessible, and patient centred approach. Their desire to help people through pain and uncertainty as well as their commitment to helping individuals return to the level of functioning they desire have rapidly led them to the to the top of their fields.
The Process
Dr’s Vergis and Hardys clinic is located at Saint Boniface Surgical Associates, 2nd floor of 400 Tache. They operate primarily out of the Victoria General Hospital and Saint Boniface general hospital.
You will be sent a patient intake questionnaire upon receipt of referral from your primary care provider. Arrangements will be made for your consultation upon returning your intake questionnaire. This consultation usually occurs within 4-6 weeks.
Please have your primary care provider fax your consultation request to:
(204) 237-8141
Expanded Focus on Outpatient Surgical Procedures
Dr’s Vergis and Hardy are pleased to offer an expanded focus on several outpatient procedures in addition to the variety of conditions they continue to treat. These outpatient procedures include:
Inguinal/groin, ventral/incisional, and umbilical hernia repair
Gall bladder removal
Surgery for reflux (hiatal hernia/fundoplication)
Conditions and Procedures
- Achalasia (Heller myotomy)
- Adrenal disease (Pheochromocytoma, Conns disease, adenoma)
- Appendicitis (appendectomy)
- Bariatric/obesity surgery (gastric bypass, Sleeve gastrectomy, revisional bariatric surgery)
- Common bile duct stones/exploration
- Colon Cancer
- Colon polyps
- Crohn’s disease
- Diverticulitis
- Endoscopy
- Gallstones/gallbladder (Cholecystectomy)
Take a Step Toward Recovery
Drs. Vergis & Hardy are eager to aid you on your road to recovery. Please have your primary care provider fax a receipt of referral to our office. Upon receiving the referral, we will send you a patient intake questionnaire.