TriState Health
General Surgery • Centralia, WA • 1 clinic location referenced (Clarkston, WA) locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
General Surgery Clinic at TriState Health in Clarkston, WA offers comprehensive surgical care led by board-certified general surgeons. Services include diagnosis, pre-operative planning, surgery, and recovery for conditions such as hernias, gallbladder disease, breast surgery, and colon and rectal surgery. The clinic uses the da Vinci Surgical System for select procedures including appendectomy, colon resection, gallbladder surgery, and hernia repair.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
TriState Health accepts most major insurance plans; in-network status not guaranteed—verify with insurer.
Not specified, Contact Patient Access Representatives for details
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Pricing
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FAQs
What should I expect when visiting General Surgery at TriState Health?
Led by board-certified general surgeons with comprehensive care from diagnosis to recovery; dedicated team answers questions and provides support.
How is robotic surgery handled?
Da Vinci Surgical System used; surgeons in control for precise movements and potentially quicker recovery.
What insurance plans do you accept?
TriState Health accepts most major insurance plans. If you’re unsure whether we’re in-network, please contact your insurance company directly or call our Patient Access Representatives at 509-254-2716.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Providence.org: 4.8/5 (134 ratings (Providence Centralia General Surgery aggregate))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kathryne Lucas): 5.0/5 (10 ratings)
- Trustburn (Surgery Center of Centralia): 4.1/5 (10 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, kind, and empathetic bedside manner
- Skilled and knowledgeable surgical care
- Professional, friendly, and efficient staff members
- Clear explanations of procedures and outcomes
- Strong patient trust and confidence in surgical outcomes
- Clean and well-maintained facilities
Common complaints
- Difficulty navigating facility or finding the correct entrance
- Communication issues with phone systems/automated prompts
- Some reports of administrative negligence or scheduling frustrations
- Occasional feedback that some providers may not spend extensive time explaining details
"I wasn’t allowed to have a guest because of the covid regulations but they went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. The whole experience was amazing, I have healed up perfectly."
- A Better Place (Providence Centralia Hospital)"Dr. Lucas has treated me with great concern and empathy. She made me feel safe and truly cared about... I've never had a doctor who made me feel so cared about."
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kathryne Lucas)"They have arrows and signs, but they don't point the right way, they just led me to a completely different place. This should be your last option for hospitals."
- A Better Place (Providence Centralia Hospital)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Welcome new surgeons at Centralia General Surgery - Dec 9, 2025
- Samuel N. Paros, MD | Centralia, WA - Providence - Nov 15, 2025
- Providence Centralia welcomes two new general surgeons - Feb 7, 2026
- Atul Thakker, MD | Centralia, WA - Providence - Sep 9, 2025
- General Surgery | Providence Centralia - Jun 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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