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Dr. Chris Griffith, MD

General Surgery*
4.5 (24)
Map Pin Small Olympia, WA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Chris Griffith, MD

Dr. Chris Griffith, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Olympia, WA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with Providence St. Peter Hospital and Mason General Hospital and Family Of Clinics. Patients rated Dr. Griffith an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Griffith works at Practice in Olympia, WA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Griffith's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Associates Pllc
    3610 Ensign Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 493-5252
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    South Sound Surgery Center
    410 Providence Ln NE, Olympia, WA 98506 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 493-5252

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  • Providence St. Peter Hospital
  • Mason General Hospital and Family Of Clinics

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Cholangiocarcinoma
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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Crohn's Disease
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Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
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Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
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Osteosarcoma
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Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
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Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
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Venous Insufficiency
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Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
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Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
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Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dialysis Access Procedures
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lung Surgery
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1922020296
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Point Loma College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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