Gallbladder Surgery in Parker, Colorado

Gallstone attacks are miserable — and removing the gallbladder is a safe, well-established fix. If you need gallbladder surgery in Parker, Colorado, the surgeons at Mountain View Surgical bring advanced, minimally invasive care to the south Denver metro — see patients at Sierra Building, 9399 Crown Crest Blvd #220, Parker, CO 80138, near AdventHealth Parker, directly adjacent to the office, serving Stroh Ranch, Canterberry Crossing and the wider Parker area.

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 Parker office

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

Chris Winter, MD, FACS • Michael Bertocchi, MD, FACS • Christine Rogness, MD, FACS • John James, MD, FACS • Jeffrey Harr, MD, FACS • Tyler Chan, MD, FACS • Eliza “Shevie” Kassai, MD, FACS • Jessica Babcock, MD • Blake Babcock, MD • Lauren Gleckler, MD

Medically reviewed by Chris Winter, MD, FACS.

What our patients say

★★★★★

“My experiences at Mountain View Surgical continues to be 5 Star! Every appointment leaves me with a sense of care, compassion and commitment from all staff members I encounter. Dr. C. Rogness and the dedicated staff have gone above and beyond to address, troubleshoot and provide a solution or answer to my concerns! Most recently, Rebecca, worked tirelessly to ensure that my worries about insurance coverage were set at ease. She went the extra MILE to get the answered that I needed to hear, thus, ensuring that my visit, the NEXT DAY, was covered!!!! Customer Service at it’s finest!!!!”

Myria Giles — Verified Google review · 4 years ago

Why choose Mountain View Surgical in Parker

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

For Parker patients, that means expert gallbladder surgery without the drive into central Denver. Our team coordinates care with AdventHealth Parker, directly adjacent to the office, and we’re easy to reach for families in Stroh Ranch, Canterberry Crossing, Cottonwood and along Parker Road (CO-83) and E-470.

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 Parker?
Call our Parker office at 303-805-1855 and we’ll get you scheduled quickly. Most new patients are seen within a week or two, and urgent problems are prioritized.

Serving Parker and nearby communities

Our Parker office is located at Sierra Building, 9399 Crown Crest Blvd #220, Parker, CO 80138, close to AdventHealth Parker, directly adjacent to the office and easy to reach via Parker Road (CO-83) and E-470. We serve patients across Stroh Ranch, Canterberry Crossing, Cottonwood, The Pinery and the wider Parker area.

Address
Sierra Building, 9399 Crown Crest Blvd #220, Parker, CO 80138

Phone
303-805-1855 | Fax 303-805-4421

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