Scope of Practice
At Pinnacle General Surgery Clinic, we welcome referrals encompassing the full spectrum of community general surgery.
Physicians or NPs can either fax us a referral letter or find us on Ocean MD for e-referrals. For new Breast Cancer referrals, rapid access endoscopy (RACE) requests, or for benign anorectal disease, please use our standardized referral forms. We accept referrals from all geographic locations so long as your patients are willing to travel to Vernon for treatment.
Accepted Referrals
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Hernias (inguinal, abdominal wall, hiatal/paraoesophageal)
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Note - No ultrasound is required for hernia referrals​
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Gallbladder Patholology
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Breast Pathology (benign and malignant)
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Colon and Small Bowel Pathology (benign and malignant)
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Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy requests
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Skin Cancers
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Carpal Tunnel
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Please have EMG studies completed prior to referral​
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Thyroid Pathology
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Lipomas and Cysts for excision
Referrals NOT accepted
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​Pancreatic or Liver Cancers
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Ganglions and Dupuytren's Contracture
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Toe Nail & Finger Nail Pathology
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Lesions on the face