Dr. Monica Young, general and gastrointestinal surgeon, is focused on providing excellent surgical care in the comfort of a community setting. She believes patients benefit from receiving specialized treatment near the support of family and friends. She is committed to counseling and treating patients with honesty, compassion and respect.

As a specialist trained in general, bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery she treats surgical problems with minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Young’s particular areas of expertise include laparoscopic procedures for gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, lap band removals, paraesophageal or hiatal hernias as well as Heller myotomy for achalasia. She also performs all general surgical procedures including abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder disease, breast problems and skin lesions.

Board Certification and Education

• American Board of Surgery, certified in general surgery
• Fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
• General Surgery Residency, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
• MD, Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. Todd Woltman, general and minimally invasive surgeon, believes in providing patient-centered surgical care. His goal is to provide the least invasive treatment to maximize patients’ quality of life.

He has been a leader in the field of advanced laparoscopic surgery for over a decade. He utilized minimally invasive techniques to perform complex gastroesophageal, colorectal and hernia operations. In addition, he performs the spectrum of general surgery.

Board Certification and Education

• American Board of Surgery, certified in general surgery
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery
• General Surgery Residency, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
• MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine
• PhD, Biomedical Sciences, Creighton University Medical School

Dr. Nathaniel Paull believes in caring for patients as if they were members of his own family. He recognizes that a surgical procedure can create fear and anxiety, so he ensures that his patients are provided with a detailed explanation of treatment options and understand the rationale behind his recommendations. Dr. Paull has special interest in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, breast problems, repair of hernias in the abdominal wall and removal of tumors of the intestines. His fellowship work trained him in advanced, minimally-invasive surgical techniques for the gastrointestinal tract. During his off hours, he enjoys spending time with his family outdoors.

Board Certification & Education

• American Board of Surgery, certified in general surgery
• St. Joseph Medical Center, advanced, minimally-invasive gastrointestinal surgery fellowship
• Virginia Mason Medical Center, general surgery internship and residency
• University of Washington School of Medicine, doctorate

Dr. Feldmann, a general and colorectal surgeon, believes that patients should have access to specialized surgical care close to home. He understands that being near the support of friends and family while being treated makes difficult times easier. He is excited to live and work in the greater Olympia area. Dr. Feldmann specializes in treatment of disorders of the colon and rectum including anorectal and pelvic floor issues. He utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible to improve his patient’s recovery time. He also performs all general surgical procedures including treatment of hernias, gallbladder disease, breast problems, and skin lesions. When not at the hospital, he enjoys movies, books, traveling, and especially spending time with his family.

Board Certification & Education

• American Board of Surgery, certified in general surgery
• American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, certified in colon & rectal surgery
• LAC + USC Medical Center, colon & rectal surgery fellowship
• UC Irvine Medical Center, general surgery internship and residency
• Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, doctorate