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Rachel Garver, PA

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: ligament problems, rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroscopy, and more.

4400 E Flamingo Avenue Suite 200
Nampa, ID 83687

(208) 302-2700

Rachel Garver, PA is in Boise, ID specializing in bariatric surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Rachel Garver, PA is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System and SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

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Address:

1072 N Liberty Street Suite 300
Boise, ID 83704

Address:

1075 N Curtis Road Suite 300
Boise, ID 83706

Address:

4400 E Flamingo Avenue Suite 200
Nampa, ID 83687

Address:

6165 W Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704

Some issues Rachel Garver, PA can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

aspiration	228
doctor visit	88
injections	227

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	17
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	608
doctor visit	253
injections	629

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	30
Hispanic	246
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	60
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

aspiration	106
doctor visit	50
hospital care	30
injections	105
inpatient care	30

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	49
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

doctor visit	24
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	66

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	22
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	34
Cancer	13

doctor visit	45
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	17
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

doctor visit	49
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	23
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

doctor visit	20

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	110

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Rachel Garver, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Rachel Garver, PA treated as in Boise, ID were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	315
doctor visit	83
hospital care	17
injections	322
inpatient care	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachel Garver, PA.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	30
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachel Garver, PA From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rachel Garver, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	12
Cancer	5

Education & Training

She is certified by the Physician Assistant, Physician Assistant and has a state license in Idaho.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant, Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Rachel Garver, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Alphonsus Health System

SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC

Insurance Information

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Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Rachel Garver, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Rachel Garver, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Boise, ID.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Rachel Garver, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$733 Da Vinci Surgical System $633	DAVINCI XI $100
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$121 Exparel $121

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$612
Food and Beverage	$142
Education	$100

Biography

Ms. Rachel Garver is a specialist in bariatric surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Ms. Garver include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), surgical repair, and carpal tunnel surgery. Ms. Garver is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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