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Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: breast biopsy, lumpectomy, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), and more.

315 East Elm Street Suite 350
Caldwell, ID 83605

(208) 459-0028

Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD is a general surgeon in Caldwell, ID specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD is affiliated with West Valley Hospital and WEST VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC.

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315 East Elm Street Suite 350
Caldwell, ID 83605

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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

breast procedures	22
cancer surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	317
excision	44
hospital care	38
image guided procedures	12
inpatient care	38
lymph node procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	12
open surgery	32

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	23
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	39

breast procedures	67
cancer surgery	22
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	441
excision	53
image guided procedures	35
lymph node procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	34
minor procedures	35
open surgery	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	10

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

breast procedures	54
cancer surgery	16
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	473
excision	39
image guided procedures	40
lymph node procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	39
minor procedures	40
open surgery	23

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	30
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	49

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
breast procedures	33
cancer surgery	18
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	510
excision	39
image guided procedures	17
lymph node procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	17
open surgery	21
spinal procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	28
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	53

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
blood draw	16
breast procedures	61
cancer surgery	29
diagnostic imaging	10
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	615
excision	54
image guided procedures	23
lymph node procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	23
open surgery	25
spinal procedures	18
women's imaging	9
X-rays	10

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	29
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	48

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
breast procedures	7
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	275
excision	9
hospital care	23
image guided procedures	10
inpatient care	23
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	10
open surgery	10
spinal procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	23
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	48

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
doctor visit	58
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	15
spinal procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	11
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

breast procedures	17
cancer surgery	22
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	63
excision	39
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
lymph node procedures	34
open surgery	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD treated as a general surgeon in Caldwell, ID were inpatient care, hospital care, diagnostic procedures and lymph node procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
blood draw	16
breast procedures	41
cancer surgery	19
catheterization	10
diagnostic imaging	10
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	347
excision	40
hospital care	52
image guided procedures	24
inpatient care	52
lymph node procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	29
minor procedures	24
open surgery	23
spinal procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	10
X-rays	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	186
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	16
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	32
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency. She has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency (2000)

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. M Whitney Parnell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

West Valley Hospital

WEST VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC

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**Payments by Company**
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$2,022 DERMACELL $2,022
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,431 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,431
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$1,063 Advanced Energy Cutting Device $1,063
Stryker Corporation	$682 SPY-PHI SYSTEM $645	SPY Technology $22	None $15
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$194 ELEVATE $149	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $25	CAPSTONE $20
Other	$1,100 SAVI $174	BioZorb $136	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $92	OVATION $69	OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $55	Other $575

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,958
Food and Beverage	$2,535

Biography

Dr. M. Whitney Parnell is a medical specialist in general surgery. She studied medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine.

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