---
title: "Specialty surgery services at Sutter Health"
description: "Sutter offers advanced specialty surgery services with experienced surgeons and advanced techniques to provide personalized care and optimal outcomes."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/specialty-surgery"
---

1.  [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) /
2.  [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) /
3.  Specialty surgery

# Specialty surgery

Our skilled surgeons use the latest technology to deliver exceptional care when specialty surgery is needed.  

[Find a surgeon](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Cancer+Surgery%22%2C%22Neurosurgery%22%2C%22Vascular+Surgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

Why choose Sutter?

Many people will need surgery at some point in their lives. If that time comes for you or your loved ones, rest assured that we offer a range of surgical services with highly specialized surgeons. Sutter’s multidisciplinary specialty surgery teams provide compassionate, high-quality care from your consultation through your recovery.

Whether you need a weight loss procedure, cancer surgery or a cochlear implant, we have specialists to take care of you. Our neurosurgeons handle delicate brain and spinal surgeries for conditions like epilepsy and cancer. We also have pediatric surgeons who are here to support children from infancy through their teen years.

You can feel confident knowing our surgeons have been recognized for their skill and excellence, with awards in cardiac surgery, joint replacements and more from respected organizations like Healthgrades and the Joint Commission.

## By the numbers

### 170+

specialty surgeons

provide accessible surgical care close to home.

### 40+

outpatient surgery centers

allow you to receive care without an overnight stay.

### Top 10%

of hospitals

nationwide for outpatient joint replacement.

### 1st

heart transplant

performed in Greater Sacramento, with 800+ heart transplants performed to date.

## Need a referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788).

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Conditions

-   Abscess
-   Anal Fissure
-   Chronic idiopathic constipation
-   [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer)
-   Diverticulitis
-   Fistula
-   Gastric polyps
-   Hemorrhoids
-   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
-   Total Incontinence

## Treatments

-   Abdominal Hysterectomy
-   Angioplasty
-   Atherectomy
-   Cataract Removal
-   Cochlear implant
-   Coronary bypass
-   Ear, nose and throat surgery
-   Endocrine surgery
-   Endovascular Surgery
-   Gastrointestinal Surgery
-   [Gynecological surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-surgery)
-   [Joint replacement surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/joint-replacement)
-   Oral and maxillofacial surgery
-   Surgical oncology
-   Whipple & Pancreatectomy

## Awards and accreditations

[View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Specialty+surgery%22%5D%7D%5D)

Healthgrades

2026

Surgical Care Excellence

U.S. News & World Report

2024-2025

High-Performing in Heart Bypass Surgery

Healthgrades

2024

America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery

Healthgrades

2024

America's 100 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery

Healthgrades

2024

Surgical Care Excellence Award

Newsweek

2023

America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers

[View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Specialty+surgery%22%5D%7D%5D)

## Classes & events

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22+%5C%22Cancer%5C%22+%5C%22Heart+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

-   Class
    
    ### [Knitting Together - Ridley-Tree Cancer Center Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6927769aec5f7dedbaeae9eb/)
    
    Thursday, November 5, 2026
    
    Join our knitting circle and take part in the creative process and enjoy the company of other knitters.
    
-   Support Group
    
    ### [Life After Cancer Treatment: Discovering Your New Normal (Online)- Ridley-Tree Cancer Center- Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a3aab881d532c5774002bf5/)
    
    Tuesday, November 17, 2026
    
-   Support Group
    
    ### [Breast Cancer Support Group](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a03661f06af5d97ad776dfe/)
    
    Monday, November 16, 2026
    
    Offering a caring, supportive place to discuss and share fears, doubts, and questions. Receive encouragement or celebrate victories.
    

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22+%5C%22Cancer%5C%22+%5C%22Heart+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

## Patient stories

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

-   [Patient story
    
    ### Surgeons Volunteer Time, Skill to Help Patients in Need
    
    ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/surgeons-volunteer-time-skill-to-help-patients-in-need-2023563921)
-   [Patient story
    
    ### AI helps surgeons treat an 86-year-old grandmother
    
    ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/ai-helps-surgeons-treat-an-86-year-old-grandmother-2084439510)

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

## Support from start to recovery

Get surgical care at Sutter, with teams who guide you through every step of your treatment.

[Find a surgeon](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Cancer+Surgery%22%2C%22Neurosurgery%22%2C%22Vascular+Surgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

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