General Surgery

General surgery is a broad specialty focusing on many parts of the body, including the abdominal organs, breasts, skin, and soft tissues. At CMH, our general surgery team combines advanced techniques and personalized care to ensure an excellent outcome for every patient.

Conditions we treat

Dr. Stacey Gutman provides expert care for a variety of conditions affecting different parts of the body.

Abdominal and digestive conditions

Appendicitis
Bowel obstructions
Colon cancer
Diverticulitis
Gallbladder disease
Hernias
Pancreatitis

Breast conditions

Breast cancer risk assessment and guidance
Breast pain
Cancerous breast tumors
Nipple discharge
Non-cancerous breast tumors

Skin and soft tissue conditions

Cysts
Lipomas
Skin cancer
Soft tissue infections or abscesses
Suspicious moles

Treatments we provide

From outpatient procedures to complex surgeries, Dr. Stacey Gutman and her team provide a full spectrum of general surgery care in Cloquet.

Appendix removal (appendectomy)
Breast surgery
Colonoscopy
Colon and rectal surgery
Gallbladder removal
Hernia repair
Removal of skin lesions and lumps (cysts, lipomas, suspicious moles, skin cancer)
Surgical biopsies
Upper GI endoscopy or EGD