Best Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia Doctors in Wichita, KS

Provide excellent patient care using the most up to date technology and recommendations from all the major surgical literature. We strive to exceed patient expectations and have excellent outcomes.

The surgeons at Wichita Surgical Specialists have been dedicated to providing surgical care excellence in Wichita, Kansas for more than 50 years. Doctors and their patients consult with our physicians on a wide spectrum of surgical treatments including minimally invasive surgery.

I believe in treating my patients like my family, and, I like my family! I believe that humor can heal. I have broad experience and training that has let me work with all ages, walks of life and socio-economic groups. You can feel confident that I have been exposed to a wide array of health concerns like yours in the past. I make referrals when needed or requested. I believe that a good family physician can save you and your family time and money.

Dr. Aaron Nilhas is a general surgeon specializing in gallbladder, hernia and endocrine surgery, colon resections and upper/lower endoscopy procedures, as well as acute care surgery. He grew up on a farm in WaKeeney, Kansas, and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Nilhas believes that patients are their own best advocates, and that open communication is essential to achieving the best overall outcomes. He also enjoys teaching medical students and helping to shape the future of healthcare in our community and across the state.

Dr. Sanchez's goal as a colorectal surgeon is to provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients with colorectal conditions, utilizing state of the are surgical techniques and evidence based practice's to achieve the best possible outcomes. His biggest wish for his patients is their overall well being and a return to a healthy, fulfilling life.

Patient care is our first priority. We strive to help each patient through their surgical needs by providing the most advanced care options in a comfortable, friendly and compassionate environment. We consider a referral from a patient or physician to be the highest compliment we receive. Maintaining a working environment that nurtures the growth and development of our staff is important to us. Our staff will treat each patient and their family members as they would like to be treated.

Dr. Nader Eldika is board certified in Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Eldika was born in Lebanon and attended medical school at the Saint-Joseph University School of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon where he graduated in 2000. In 2004, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee where he was awarded the Harrisons Scholar Award. In 2007, Dr. Eldika completed his fellowship in Pulmonary Critical Care medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

"I think what I find most rewarding about my practice is the patients," said Dr. Cusick. "I think that's really, really rewarding to get to know the patient, to get to know their family, and to be a part of their journey."

Provide excellent patient care using the most up to date technology and recommendations from all the major surgical literature. We strive to exceed patient expectations and have excellent outcomes.

Dr. Aaron Nilhas is a general surgeon specializing in gallbladder, hernia and endocrine surgery, colon resections and upper/lower endoscopy procedures, as well as acute care surgery. He grew up on a farm in WaKeeney, Kansas, and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Nilhas believes that patients are their own best advocates, and that open communication is essential to achieving the best overall outcomes. He also enjoys teaching medical students and helping to shape the future of healthcare in our community and across the state.

Dr. Matta received his medical degree with distinction from American University of Beirut. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Duke University where he was elected to receive the prestigious Bruce Dixon Award. He then pursued a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), after which he went on to complete an additional fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at NYU Langone under world renowned Prof. Gregory Haber. Dr. Matta offers a wide range of minimally invasive endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. He introduced complex advanced endoscopic procedures to Wichita, such as per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia, endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy for treatment of Zenker's diverticula, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR) for the management of neoplastic lesions involving different portions of the GI tract.

Dr. Michael Lievens, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Wichita, KS. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. Michael Lievens, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER and Wesley Medical Center.

Dr. Estephan Zayat, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Wichita, KS. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Estephan Zayat, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER and Wesley Medical Center.

My philosophy of care is very simple. I try to treat everybody like it's my loved one in that bed. So every move I make with respect to patient management, I try to explore all of the options and advocate for the best treatment to maintain quality of life.

Dr. Khneizer received his medical degree from American University of Beirut. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Saint Louis University and then worked as a hospitalist at Indiana University. After that, he pursued a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Saint Louis University. Dr. Khneizer is fluent in Arabic, English, and French. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, watching the NBA, and spending time with his family and friends.

As a surgeon I treat my patients how I would want to be treated by taking the extra time to listen to a patient's problems and concerns. My main goal when seeing a patient is to involve them in not only the diagnosis but also in the treatment whether or not that requires surgical intervention. I believe that if someone truly understands what the problem and solutions are, then they will be more likely to be successful with the treatment.

The surgeons at Wichita Surgical Specialists have been dedicated to providing surgical care excellence in Wichita, Kansas for more than 50 years. Doctors and their patients consult with our physicians on a wide spectrum of surgical treatments including minimally invasive surgery.

Patient care is our first priority. We strive to help each patient through their surgical needs by providing the most advanced care options in a comfortable, friendly and compassionate environment. We consider a referral from a patient or physician to be the highest compliment we receive. Maintaining a working environment that nurtures the growth and development of our staff is important to us. Our staff will treat each patient and their family members as they would like to be treated.