Dr. Eric Gourleys is an accomplished and awarded veteran with an impressive list of military medical assignments and surgical expertise. Dr. Gourley received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed his internship and residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX. Board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow with the American College of Surgeons as well as with the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Dr. Gourley is the author of numerous published medical papers. More information about the honorable awards hes received as well as his esteemed academic and military appointments can be found by clicking on the related tabs on this page. The talented surgeons of Providence Surgical Associates provide a full spectrum of services to meet diverse surgical needs within a single practice. Their patient-centered care focuses on compassion, respect, support, comfort, and clear identification of the patients desired results and the procedures expected outcome. "Patient satisfaction is our number one goal, from valuing our patients’ time with prompt consultations, to keeping the patient informed of the complete process and all available options, to providing the highest level of surgical performance, to complete support through the recovery process." Affiliated with the nationally-recognized top-tier surgery program of the Providence Health system, Providence Surgical Associates provides a variety of laparoscopic surgery options, as well, which is a minimally-invasive technique that reduces recovery time and risk.