Gallbladder Surgery in Castle Rock, Colorado

Mountain View Surgical offers gallbladder surgery to families throughout Castle Rock and nearby The Meadows, Founders Village. Gallstone attacks are miserable — and removing the gallbladder is a safe, well-established fix. Our board-certified team see patients at Alexander Building, 2352 Meadows Blvd #250, Castle Rock, CO 80109 and operates at the area’s leading hospitals, so you can get expert surgical care close to home along the I-25 at Exit 184 (Meadows Parkway) corridor.

What is gallbladder surgery?

Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) removes the gallbladder, most often because gallstones are causing pain, inflammation, or blocking the bile ducts. Typical symptoms include sharp pain in the upper-right abdomen after fatty meals, nausea, bloating, and occasionally fever. The gallbladder isn’t an organ you need to live — once it’s removed, bile flows directly from the liver to the intestine and most people digest normally. Our surgeons perform the great majority of these as laparoscopic or robotic outpatient procedures through a few small incisions, so you recover quickly and go home the same day.

Am I a candidate, and what should I expect?

You may be a candidate if:

Repeated attacks of upper-right abdominal pain, often after fatty or heavy meals
Nausea, bloating, or indigestion linked to eating, with gallstones on ultrasound
An episode of gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis) or a blocked bile duct

What to expect:

An evaluation with ultrasound to confirm gallstones or gallbladder disease
A minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic cholecystectomy through a few small incisions
A same-day outpatient procedure for most patients, under general anesthesia

Recovery:

Home the same day, with most normal activity back within about a week
A few days of tenderness at the small incision sites
Most people return to a regular diet gradually, easing off very fatty foods at first

Surgical approaches

Whenever it is appropriate, our surgeons use minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic (da Vinci) techniques for gallbladder surgery, which generally mean smaller incisions, less pain, and a faster recovery than open surgery. Your surgeon will recommend the safest, most effective approach for your specific condition. Learn more about our robotic surgery program.

Your surgeons at our Castle Rock office

Your care in Castle Rock is provided by Mountain View Surgical’s board-certified surgical group:

Christine Rogness, MD, FACS • John James, MD, FACS • Jeffrey Harr, MD, FACS • Tyler Chan, MD, FACS

Medically reviewed by Christine Rogness, MD, FACS.

What our patients say

★★★★★

“Dr. Harr and his team are fantastic! I am one year out from a very complicated surgery and feeling better than ever. The level of care I received was exceptional. I am forever grateful. I also appreciate Danielle and the entire support staff, first class!”

Steven Cook — Verified Google review · 7 months ago

Why choose Mountain View Surgical in Castle Rock

High-volume laparoscopic and robotic gallbladder specialists
Same-day, outpatient surgery for most patients
Board-certified general surgeons (FACS) you’ll meet before and after surgery

Choosing a surgeon close to home makes gallbladder surgery easier — fewer long drives for your consultation, procedure, and follow-up visits. From The Meadows, Founders Village, Crystal Valley to the wider Castle Rock area, our surgeons keep your care nearby, with hospital care at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital.

Frequently asked questions

Can I live normally without a gallbladder?
Yes. The gallbladder stores bile, but it isn’t essential — after removal, bile flows straight from the liver to the intestine and the vast majority of people digest food normally.

Is gallbladder removal a major operation?
It’s one of the most common operations performed in the U.S. and is usually done laparoscopically or robotically through a few small incisions as a same-day, outpatient procedure.

Do I have to change my diet afterward?
Most people return to a normal diet. Some find it easier to ease off very fatty or greasy foods for the first few weeks while the body adjusts.

What happens if I leave gallstones untreated?
Untreated gallstones can lead to repeated painful attacks, gallbladder inflammation, or a blocked bile duct — which can become a surgical emergency. It’s best to have symptoms evaluated early.

How soon can I be seen for gallbladder surgery in Castle Rock?
Call our Castle Rock office at 720-379-6774 and we’ll get you scheduled quickly. Most new patients are seen within a week or two, and urgent problems are prioritized.

Serving Castle Rock and nearby communities

Our Castle Rock office is located at Alexander Building, 2352 Meadows Blvd #250, Castle Rock, CO 80109, close to Castle Rock Adventist Hospital and easy to reach via I-25 at Exit 184 (Meadows Parkway). We serve patients across The Meadows, Founders Village, Crystal Valley, Castle Pines and the wider Castle Rock area.

Address
Alexander Building, 2352 Meadows Blvd #250, Castle Rock, CO 80109

Phone
720-379-6774 | Fax 720-379-6792

Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm