Centralia General Surgery
General Surgery • Centralia, WA
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Providence Centralia General Surgery in Centralia, Washington offers general surgery services including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency procedures. The clinic treats conditions such as appendicitis, breast conditions, cancer, gallbladder diseases, hernia, and thyroid diseases, and performs specialized heart, chest, and lung surgeries using minimally invasive techniques. Care includes pre-surgery consultations, anesthesiology, nursing support, physical and occupational therapy, and post-surgery care coordination.
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Insurance & Payment
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Phone payment, Billing support price estimates, In-network billing (Providence), Provider billing services
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What conditions are treated?
Appendicitis, Breast conditions, Cancer, Gallbladder diseases, Gastrointestinal and reflux diseases, Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Hernia, Skin lesions, Thyroid diseases, and more; specialized heart/chest/lung surgeries.
For planned surgeries, what will happen before surgery?
One of our nurses will contact you before surgery. The nurse will explain your operation, tell you what to expect and talk about the precautions we take to keep you safe. If there are instructions for you to follow, the nurse may provide them at this time.
What should I gather before my pre-surgery consultation call?
- A list of allergies and current medications - A list of questions you have about your surgery - Your medical and surgical history - Other relevant information, such as previous anesthesia complications
If I’m having outpatient surgery, what should I arrange?
Please have someone to drive you home as you won’t be allowed to drive yourself. It’s also important to have someone available to help you at home for 24 hours after your surgery.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News, WebMD, Healthgrades, Vitals: Typically range from 4 to 5 stars for individual surgeons; hospital-wide patient experience score is 3/5 (Varies by doctor (e.g., Dr. Yan 544 reviews, Dr. Oatfield 85 reviews, Dr. Thakker ~175 reviews, Dr. Lucas 10 reviews))
Patients praise
- High levels of patient satisfaction with surgeons' professionalism, kindness, and bedside manner
- Consistent praise for nursing staff for being compassionate and attentive
- Many successful surgical outcomes, particularly with procedures like gallbladder removal and hernia surgery
- Patients often describe the office staff as professional and accommodating
Common complaints
- Occasional reports that physicians do not spend sufficient time explaining medical details or procedures
- Mixed feedback regarding hospital-wide responsiveness and facility cleanliness
- Specific complaints regarding post-surgical pain management and communication during recovery
"Very happy with all my contacts with Dr. Thakker. He was called In to assess my need for surgery while I was In the ER... Very Happy with all contacts with Dr. Thakker and would highly recommend him."
- WebMD/Vitals review of Dr. Atul Thakker"I had my gallbladder removed from Dr. Yan about a month ago... the nurses were amazing! I wasn’t allowed to have a guest because of the covid regulations but they went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable."
- Review on a-better-place.com"Dr. Lucas has treated me with great concern and empathy. She made me feel safe snd truly cared about... I've never had a doctor who made me feel so cared about."
- Healthgrades review of Dr. Kathryne LucasSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Providence Centralia welcomes two new general surgeons - Feb 7, 2026
- Providence Centralia, St. Peter hospitals recognized by American Heart Association | The Daily Chronicle - Aug 1, 2025
- Hospitals in Olympia WA: See patient safety grades for 2025 | The Olympian - Nov 28, 2025
- Providence Hospital Project in Centralia | Qed LAb - Oct 27, 2025
- CMO Message: April 2026 - Apr 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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