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High-quality Healthcare For Your Well-being!

We offer unique expertise in Minimally Invasive (small incision) Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Surgery, and the surgical treatment of obesity (Bariatric Surgery). We strive to provide personalized care and education to patients and families, helping to make the surgical experience as comfortable as possible.

Your happiness is our top priority!

We strive to provide personalized care and education to patients and families, helping to make the surgical experience as comfortable as possible. 

Bariatric Surgery

Endocrine Surgery

Robotic
Surgery

Hiatal Hernia &
Anti-reflux Surgery

General
Surgery

Hernia

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Surgical Team

All Royal Oak Surgical Associates surgeons are certified by the American Board of Surgery.  To qualify, each surgeon completed at least 5 years of intensive training in a General Surgery residency and successfully passed written and oral examinations.  All maintain current certification by the Board through recertification every 10 years.

Peter Czako

Peter Czako
MD, FACS

Kevin Krause

Kevin Krause
MD, FACS

Sapna Nagar

Sapna Nagar
MD, FACS

Kathryn Ziegler

Kathryn Ziegler
MD, FACS

Rachel Blind

Rachel Blind
NP

We Specialize in Your Wellbeing

woman stepping on a scale

Spotlight: Bariatric Surgery

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Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a weight loss procedure that involves removing a large portion of the stomach to create a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach, helping patients feel full sooner and reduce calorie intake. Read more...
Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss procedure that reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes a portion of the small intestine, limiting food intake and nutrient absorption to promote significant, long-term weight loss. Read more...
Revision are performed to correct or modify a previous weight loss procedure due to inadequate weight loss, weight regain, or complications, and may involve converting to a different type of surgery, repairing anatomical issues, or enhancing the original procedure’s effectiveness. Read more...
Endocrine System

Spotlight: Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery

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Adrenal Gland Surgery
Adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands, typically performed to treat hormone-producing tumors such as pheochromocytoma, aldosteronoma, or adrenal cortical adenomas. Read more...
Parathyroidectomy involves the removal of one or more parathyroid glands and is most often done to cure primary hyperparathyroidism caused by a benign tumor. Read more...
Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland, commonly performed to treat thyroid nodules, goiter, hyperthyroidism, or thyroid cancer. Read more...

Spotlight: General Surgery

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Appendix
Appendix surgery, or appendectomy, is a common emergency procedure to remove an inflamed or infected appendix and prevent serious complications like rupture or peritonitis.
Gallbladder surgery, or cholecystectomy, is a common procedure to remove the gallbladder, typically due to gallstones or inflammation, and is often performed laparoscopically for faster recovery and minimal scarring. Read more...
Hernia repair surgery is performed to correct a weakness or tear in the abdominal wall through which internal tissue or organs can protrude, relieving discomfort and preventing complications such as incarceration or strangulation. Read more...
The removal of benign or suspicious growths under the skin—such as cysts, lipomas, or skin lesions—for diagnostic purposes, symptom relief, or cosmetic reasons, often performed as a quick outpatient procedure under local anesthesia.
Upper GI Illustration

Spotlight: Upper GI Surgery

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GERD Surgery
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) surgery is typically recommended for patients with severe or persistent acid reflux who do not respond to medications. Surgical options, such as laparoscopic fundoplication or the LINX® procedure, are designed to strengthen the valve between the esophagus and stomach, reducing reflux and improving quality of life. Read more...
A hiatal hernia happens when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest. It can cause heartburn, acid reflux, and difficulty swallowing. While small hernias may be symptom-free, larger ones can impact quality of life and may require minimally invasive surgery to repair and prevent recurrence.
Surgical treatment for peptic ulcer disease is considered when complications arise, such as bleeding, perforation, or obstruction. Surgery may involve repairing a perforation, removing the ulcerated portion of the stomach, or reducing acid production. Read more...
Small intestine surgery addresses a wide range of conditions, including obstructions, Crohn’s disease, tumors, or Meckel’s diverticulum. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve resection of a segment of the small bowel, bypass procedures, or strictureplasty. Read more...

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Royal Oak Surgical Associates, P.C.
1695 12 Mile Rd
Suite #220
Berkley, MI 48072
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​1695 12 Mile Rd Suite #220
Berkley, MI 48072