Surgical Specialties General/Laparoscopic Surgery encompasses abdominal wall, gastrointestinal, colorectal, endocrine, breast and oncologic surgery. Cancer surgery Minor excisions, lumps and bumps, “ouchless technique” Minimally invasive surgery Laser surgery Surgery of the gastrointestinal tract Skin lesions Gallbladder and bile ducts – laparoscopic surgery Surgery of the colon, rectum and anus Breast surgery Laparoscopic colon surgery Comprehensive management of breast cancer Minimally invasive office treatment of hemorrhoids Medical management of breast pain Hernia repair Endocrine surgery Bariatric Surgery Hospitalization When surgery is required, you will be admitted to Baystate Medical Center which operates one of the finest surgical facilities in New England. Some minor procedures will be performed in Pioneer Valley Surgical Associates’ office treatment rooms. Confidentiality The confidentiality of your medical records and medical information is a very important priority for us. We will not release any medical information to attorneys, employers, insurance companies or to anyone else without your written consent. Emergencies/After Hours In case of an emergency or urgent problem arising when the office is closed, our surgeons have established a 24-hour on-call schedule and maintain a 24-hour answering service.