Caron Warnsby, MD

As the son of two physicians, I had the benefit of seeing the joy that one can bring to their community by helping people feel better or get through a difficult health issue. My approach to patient care is to take the patient's concern to heart. I make myself available to address their concerns or questions and let them know I will be there throughout their care. My areas of clinical interest within general surgery include the gallbladder, appendix, colon cancer, hernias, hiatal hernias and dialysis access. Outside of work, I enjoy water skiing, fishing, bike riding, trap/skeet shooting and video games.

My mothers family owned a funeral home, and my mother worked in the lab of the major hospital in our hometown, so I had early exposure to hospitals and anatomy. However, I did not want to be involved in the post-mortem side of things and decided I would best serve people by helping cure disease and prevent death instead. I believe in a highly patient involved approach. The patient should be part of their own care team and understand all of their options to be able to make an informed decision regarding their health and well-being. I am willing to take the extra time to explain concepts and procedures if it means that the patient will feel more at ease and more informed about their care decisions. I am particularly interested in robotics (mostly for hernia repairs and colonic surgery) and breast surgery. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and learning about other cultures. I have a passion for learning languages and have a minor in German. I also enjoy watching musicals, playing the guitar or saxophone, and cooking.

I have extensive experience in all aspects of general surgery. I have particular expertise in minimally invasive treatment of hiatal/paraesophageal/diaphragmatic hernia.