Meet the General Surgery Team | Palmer, AK
General Surgery • Palmer, AK • Since 2006 • 2 (Palmer, AK) locations
About
Summary: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is a 125-bed general hospital in Palmer, Alaska (Gateway area), serving the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and northern Anchorage communities. Opened in 2006, the facility includes 50 medical/surgical beds, 8 ICU beds, 8 progressive/care beds, 8 obstetric beds (private rooms), plus four operating rooms (with a fifth for C-sections) and room on a possible sixth OR. The hospital operates a large outpatient clinic in Wasilla. It is owned by Community Health Systems (CHS). Key leadership and department heads include roles in Emergency Services, Operations, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Imaging, Nursing, Medical Direction, and more. Location: Palmer, AK, with proximity to Glenn and Parks Highways, serving surrounding communities. If you’re specifically seeking information about the General Surgery team in Palmer, this page confirms the hospital’s general surgical services and leadership but does not provide a detailed roster for the General Surgery team. For the most precise, up-to-date General Surgery team details, contact Mat-Su Regional Medical Center directly or view their official medical staff directory.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
425 E. Dahlia Ave., Suite J, Palmer, AK 99645; 2490 S. Woodworth Loop, Ste 450, Palmer, AK 99645
Phone
(907) 746-1520
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the general surgery team locations?
Shannon Gulley, M.D. – Glacier Surgical Associates, 425 E. Dahlia Ave., Suite J, Palmer, AK 99645; Phone: (907) 746-1520; Fax: (907) 746-1521
What is the contact information for Garth LeCheminant, M.D.?
Mat-Su Surgical Associates, 2490 S. Woodworth Loop, Ste 450, Palmer, AK 99645; Phone: (907) 745-8100; Fax: (907) 745-2655
What is the contact information for David Morrow, M.D.?
Mat-Su Surgical Associates, 2490 S. Woodworth Loop, Ste 450, Palmer, AK 99645; Phone: (907) 745-8100; Fax: (907) 745-2655
What is the contact information for Heather Zeznock, D.O.?
Glacier Surgical Associates, 425 E. Dahlia Ave., Suite J, Palmer, AK 99645; Phone: (907) 746-1520; Fax: (907) 746-1521
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Glacier Surgical Associates: 4.88 out of 5 stars (201 reviews) (201)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Sharon Schaefer): 4.2 out of 5 stars (20 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Brent Taylor): 4.5 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Zwiacher Jr): 1.9 out of 5 stars (11 responses)
- US News (Dr. Garth LeCheminant): 4 out of 5 stars (38 reviews)
Patients praise
- patients describing surgeons as skilled and thorough
- reports of positive surgical outcomes and life-saving procedures
- appreciation for professional and compassionate staff
- high patient satisfaction ratings for many local practitioners
Common complaints
- allegations of dismissive bedside manner and arrogance
- reports of surgical complications leading to additional medical intervention
- concerns regarding potential bias in patient care based on medical history
"I owe my beautiful life to Dr. LeCheminant... his staff was so caring, and he is so skilled, professional and compassionate. I truly believe he saved my life."
— Mat-Su Surgical Associates Testimonial"Different surgeon fixed it on emergency basis, but spent 10 days in the hospital. Never saw/heard from Zwaicher. ... Zwaicher treated me like a complainer... dismissive and arrogant; spent less than 5 minutes with me."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. John Zwiacher Jr.Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Kristen Wahlen DO Carson Tahoe General Surgery Team — May 18, 2026
- Good Shepherd Welcomes Board-Certified, Robotic-Trained General Surgeon Garrett Pool, MD, PA, FACS - Northeast Oregon Now — Apr 23, 2026
- Ozarks Healthcare welcomes Dr. Le to general surgery team | Howell County News — Jan 20, 2026
- Prairie Lakes Welcomes Physician Assistant to General Surgery Team - Midwest Medical Edition — Oct 3, 2025
- Providence Centralia welcomes two new general surgeons — Feb 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More general surgery clinics in Palmer
Mat-Su Surgical Associates, APC is a small medical practice based in Wasilla, Alaska with additional offices in Palmer. The practice offers surgical care using advanced technology and a focus on compassionate, minimally invasive procedures. It operates with a lean team (1 employee reported) and serves patients across its three Alaska locations (Wasilla and Palmer offices). Contact numbers include 907-745-8100 and 907-746-2655. The organization emphasizes healthcare excellence and colon cancer awareness as part of its services. Website: matsusurgical.com.
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