Leaders in Surgical Care
Leaders in Surgical Care
Looking for gallbladder surgery in Centennial? Gallstone attacks are miserable — and removing the gallbladder is a safe, well-established fix. Mountain View Surgical’s fellowship-trained surgeons see Centennial patients see patients at 14000 E Arapahoe Rd, Suite 210, Centennial, CO 80112, a short drive from The Streets at SouthGlenn, Willow Creek and the communities along Arapahoe Road and I-25. You’ll get expert surgical care without a long trip into downtown Denver.
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.
You may be a candidate if:
What to expect:
Recovery:
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 care in Centennial is provided by Mountain View Surgical’s board-certified surgical group:
Michael Bertocchi, MD, FACS • Christine Rogness, MD, FACS • Tyler Chan, MD, FACS • Eliza “Shevie” Kassai, MD • Lauren Gleckler, MD
Medically reviewed by Michael Bertocchi, MD, FACS.
“Dr. Gleckler & Nurse Isabel are amazing. They were accedsable, knowledgeable and honest. I highly recommend.”
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Getting gallbladder surgery shouldn’t mean a trek across the metro. Our surgeons care for Centennial patients close to home — serving The Streets at SouthGlenn, Willow Creek, Foxridge and the Arapahoe Road and I-25 corridor — and operate at the South Denver medical corridor near Sky Ridge Medical Center, so your whole experience stays local and coordinated.
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 Centennial?
Call our Centennial office at 720-738-3035 and we’ll get you scheduled quickly. Most new patients are seen within a week or two, and urgent problems are prioritized.
Our Centennial office is located at 14000 E Arapahoe Rd, Suite 210, Centennial, CO 80112, close to the South Denver medical corridor near Sky Ridge Medical Center and easy to reach via Arapahoe Road and I-25. We serve patients across The Streets at SouthGlenn, Willow Creek, Foxridge, Walnut Hills and the wider Centennial area.
Address
14000 E Arapahoe Rd, Suite 210, Centennial, CO 80112
Phone
720-738-3035 | Fax 720-242-7943
Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Ready to talk with a surgeon about gallbladder surgery in Centennial? Request an appointment online or call 720-738-3035.