{"id":5209,"date":"2022-04-08T13:08:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T13:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/?post_type=uch_location&#038;p=5209"},"modified":"2025-12-05T19:06:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T19:06:49","slug":"uchealth-surgical-clinic-longs-peak-medical-center","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-surgical-clinic-longs-peak-medical-center\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Surgical Clinic &#8211; Longs Peak Medical Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Comprehensive general surgery care.<\/h2>\r\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote alignright is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id=\"my-health-connection-your-online-patient-portal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Health Connection: your online patient portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage all our patients to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/access-my-health-connection\/\">sign up for My Health Connection<\/a>. This is your personal patient portal to request prescription refills, view your medical records or test results, and to contact our office.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\r\n\r\nThe board-certified general surgeons at UCHealth Surgical Clinic &#8211; Longs Peak Medical Center offer a broad range of basic and specialized inpatient and outpatient surgical services to children and adults.\r\n\r\nWith improved technology and advances in anesthesia and pain control, many less invasive surgical procedures are now being performed on an outpatient basis. Compared to inpatient surgery, outpatient surgery provides many patient benefits, such as convenience, lower cost, reduced stress and predictable scheduling.\r\n\r\nOur specialists are proud to serve the Longmont &#8211; Carbon Valley area and surrounding communities. We practice at <a href=\"\/locations\/uchealth-longs-peak-hospital\/\">UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital<\/a>, <a href=\"\/locations\/uchealth-longs-peak-surgery-center-longmont\/\">Longs Peak Surgery Center<\/a>, and at Broomfield Hospital.\n\n\n<h2 id=\"our-services\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc33f97b3.77354074-6abd667bcb05d\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc33f9823.57674637-6abd667bcabd3\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc33f97b3.77354074-6abd667bca4be\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Expertise in surgical care  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the common surgeries we perform at UCHealth Surgical Clinic \u2013 Longs Peak Medical Center include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abdominal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adrenal gland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appendix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AV fistula\/dialysis access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/weight-and-metabolism\/surgical-weight-loss\/\">Bariatric<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biliary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast, including ultrasound, conservation surgery, lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, axillary lymph node dissection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic Acid Reflux\/GERD surgery, including laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colorectal, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/colon-cancer\/\">colon cancer<\/a>, hemorrhoids, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/diverticulitis-and-diverticulosis\/\">diverticulitis<\/a>\u00a0and ostomy reversals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gall bladder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gastrectomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hernias, including abdominal and groin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lung<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft tissue infections and injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft tissue masses\/lesions, to include pilonidal cysts, lipomas, and skin cancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spleen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoracoscopic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thyroid and parathyroid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vascular<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our surgeons also perform minor surgical procedures, such as biopsies, in the clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery and some procedures still require hospitalization. A patient\u2019s medical history and the advice of the surgeon and anesthesiologist are important in determining whether the procedure is best performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to meeting your health care needs. We welcome new patients with a referral from a primary care physician.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc33fac68.18005328-6abd667bcaf6a\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc33f97b3.77354074-6abd667bca4be\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Advanced approaches to minimally-invasive procedures  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our board-certified surgeons use minimally invasive, endoscopic, laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques to decrease blood loss, pain, and discomfort, reduce the side-effects of anesthetic and improve recovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the minimally-invasive procedures we perform at UCHealth Surgical Clinic \u2013 Longs Peak Medical Center include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bariatric surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gallbladder, appendix, Nissen, and spleen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hernia repair, including complex hernia repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colon resection<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to meeting your health care needs. We welcome new patients with a referral from a primary care physician.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"our-bariatric-surgery-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our bariatric surgery program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth Longs Peak Metabolic &amp; Bariatric Surgery Program, established in 2018, is the only weight loss surgery program in Boulder County. 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class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedicated bariatric dietitian and nurse navigator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly support groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specially equipped private rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State-of-the-art brand new facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One on one visits with your surgeon, dietitian and nurse navigator to develop individualized care plans.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"about-bariatric-surgery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About bariatric surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4>Why it&#8217;s done<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4>Who it&#8217;s for<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>To reduce your risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems.<\/li>\n<li>To lose excess weight.<\/li>\n<li>To become more active.<\/li>\n<li>To improve your quality of life.<\/li>\n<li>To gain control of your health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>Weight loss surgery is offered to those who have been unsuccessful in losing significant weight and keeping that weight off with diet and exercise alone.<\/p>\n<p>In general, weight loss surgery could be a treatment option for you if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your body mass index\u00a0(BMI) is 40 or higher.<\/li>\n<li>Your BMI is 35-39.9 and you have a weight-related health problem like diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnea, and osteoarthritis to name a few.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients can expect to visit with our physicians 3-6 times prior to surgery over several months. This allows thorough education and support prior to the biggest event that someone struggling with their weight can make about their future health. Patients also regularly visit us after surgery for the follow up visits. We are committed to helping you obtain your goals in becoming a healthier you and will be with you for the entire process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"services-provided\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services provided<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimally-invasive Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNYGB).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimally-invasive sleeve gastrectomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimally-invasive revisional bariatric surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management of patients who already have a lap band placed including office evaluations, band fills, removing fills, and surgical removal of the band.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/treatments-procedures\/types-of-weight-loss-surgeries\/\">&gt; Learn more about our weight loss procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"support-group\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies show that weight loss surgery patients who participate in supports groups tend to do better after surgery. Our monthly support group is for all patients who have had weight loss surgery or are thinking about it. Friends and families are also welcome to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each support group is led by members of our weight loss team. These sessions offer educational topics, guest speakers, discussion of common concerns, support, understanding, encouragement, and a sense of community for all patients at various stages in their weight loss journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When and where.<\/strong> This support group is held on the first Monday of every month, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Longs Peak Medical Center. There is an option to join virtually to participate in the support group if you are unable to attend in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call us at our clinic number above to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"bariatric-surgery-patient-testimonials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bariatric surgery: patient testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"click-an-image-below-to-open-the-full-page-testimonial\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Click an image below to open the full-page testimonial.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate su-table-fixed\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>David<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>James<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Jenna<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204819\/David-testimonial-LPMC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5510 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203517\/David-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp\" alt=\"Testimonial for David, bariatric surgery patient\" width=\"225\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203517\/David-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp 225w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203517\/David-testimonial-web-LPMC-116x150.webp 116w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203517\/David-testimonial-web-LPMC-200x259.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204820\/James-testimonial-LPMC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203715\/James-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp\" alt=\"Testimonial of bariatric surgery patient James\" width=\"225\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203715\/James-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp 225w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203715\/James-testimonial-web-LPMC-116x150.webp 116w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203715\/James-testimonial-web-LPMC-200x259.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204821\/Jenna-testimonial-LPMC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5512 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203939\/Jenna-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp\" alt=\"Testimonial of bariatric surgery patient Jenna\" width=\"225\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203939\/Jenna-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp 225w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203939\/Jenna-testimonial-web-LPMC-116x150.webp 116w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21203939\/Jenna-testimonial-web-LPMC-200x259.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Kristi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Liz<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Martha<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204822\/Kristi-testimonial-LPMC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204310\/Kristi-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp\" alt=\"Testimonial of bariatric surgery patient Kristi\" width=\"225\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204310\/Kristi-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp 225w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204310\/Kristi-testimonial-web-LPMC-116x150.webp 116w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204310\/Kristi-testimonial-web-LPMC-200x259.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204823\/Liz-testimonial-LPMC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5514 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204341\/Liz-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp\" alt=\"Testimonial of bariatric surgery patient Liz\" width=\"225\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204341\/Liz-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp 225w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204341\/Liz-testimonial-web-LPMC-116x150.webp 116w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204341\/Liz-testimonial-web-LPMC-200x259.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204824\/Martha-testimonial-LPMC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204406\/Martha-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp\" alt=\"Testimonial of bariatric surgery patient Martha\" width=\"225\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204406\/Martha-testimonial-web-LPMC.webp 225w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204406\/Martha-testimonial-web-LPMC-116x150.webp 116w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/21204406\/Martha-testimonial-web-LPMC-200x259.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"scheduling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your provider has referred you to our practice, our care team will call you to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please provide all the following information at your scheduled appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photo ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance card<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow enough time to complete the check-in process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any scheduling questions, or questions about your surgery, please call our office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"awards-and-recognition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards and recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-996 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/WEIGHT-MBSAQIP-accredited-center.jpg\" alt=\"MBSQIP Accredited Center badge\" width=\"238\" height=\"233\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Bariatric program is designated as an Accredited Comprehensive Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery, recognized by the (MBSAQIP) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MBSAQIP accreditation recognizes the high level of patient care delivered and excellent 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