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Dr. James Koren, Jr.
A practicing surgeon since 2001, and board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Koren is a highly experienced surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive surgeries and advanced laparoscopic procedures including complicated hernias, colon resections, stomach ulcers and a procedure for heartburn/reflux. He received his doctorate from the Ohio State University and completed his surgical residency at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown, followed by a fellowship at Saint Peter´s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Dr. Henry Ferland
As a general surgeon with nearly a decade of experience, Dr. Henry Ferland provides skilled, patient-centered care at Plymouth General Surgery and Speare Memorial Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of New England and completed his internship and residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston. Prior to returning to New England, Dr. Ferland served as chief of staff at a hospital in Georgia. He takes a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to care, working closely with patients to help them understand their options and feel confident in the treatment plans they build together.
Dr. E. James Hanowell
Specializing in advanced laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Hanowell has significant experience in minimally invasive surgery, reflux surgery, colon resection, complex hernia repair, thyroid surgery, gallbladder surgery, colonoscopies, endoscopies, breast surgery, cancer surgery, trauma surgery, and biopsies. Dr. Hanowell is a graduate of Bucknell University and the University of New England College of Medicine. He completed post-graduate training in general surgery at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha where he was chief resident.
Dr. Alice Rocke
Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Rocke has more than thirty years of experience as a highly skilled surgeon with vast clinical knowledge. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency in general surgery at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. She is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and understanding each patient's unique needs.