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Jake Hiebert

MD, FRCSC

Hernia, Gallbladder & Soft Tissue

General surgeon in Kamloops offering private hernia repair, gallbladder removal, perianal procedures, soft-tissue excisions, and breast surgery.

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Experience:

5 years

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Location:

Kamloops, BC

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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About

Dr. Jake Hiebert is a general surgeon in Kamloops, British Columbia, and a Clinical Instructor in the Division of General Surgery at the University of British Columbia. He trained in British Columbia throughout his career, completing medical school and general surgery residency at UBC. 

Clinical Focus & Specialties

  • Hernia & Gallbladder Surgery: Hernia repair, and gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) for patients with gallstone-related pain.
  • Perianal & Pilonidal Surgery: Hemorrhoidectomy, anal excisions, sinus tract and fistulae excision, and pilonidal cyst excision.
  • Soft Tissue & Skin Procedures: Lipoma excision, cyst excision, and skin cancer excision.
  • Breast Surgery: Lumpectomy and mastectomy.

Dr. Hiebert is also involved in surgical education as a UBC Clinical Instructor, and has published peer-reviewed research on general surgery training for community and rural practice as well as on the diagnosis of parathyroid disease.

Kamloops Surgical Centre is a private surgical centre in Kamloops accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, with a skilled team of anaesthetists, surgeons and nursing staff supporting consultation, surgery and follow-up care in one location.

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Advanced training

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Training & credentials

General Surgery Residency | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC | 2015 – 2020

Doctor of Medicine (MD) | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC | 2011 – 2015

Undergraduate Studies | University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC | 2008 – 2011

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Career

General Surgeon | Kamloops Surgical Centre, Kamloops, BC | Current

Staff General Surgeon | Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC | 2017 – Present

Clinical Instructor, Division of General Surgery | University of British Columbia, Department of Surgery | Current

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Memberships

Registrant, College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)

Fellow, the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)

Sees patients at:

Kamloops Surgical Centre

200-741 Sahali Terrace
Kamloops BC, V2C 6X7

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Does Dr. Hiebert do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Hiebert is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

Dr. Hiebert can see patients who live outside British Columbia and are seeking private general surgery, including hernia and gallbladder care. If you live in BC, he is not able to treat you privately for insured general surgery in BC.

What languages does Dr. Hiebert speak?

English

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Hiebert?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Hiebert's expertise because they may be experiencing a hernia, gallstone-related pain, hemorrhoids or a pilonidal or anal problem, or a lump in the skin, soft tissue or breast, and are considering hernia repair, gallbladder removal, perianal surgery, or a lumpectomy. Dr. Hiebert completed his medical and general surgery training at the University of British Columbia and is a Clinical Instructor in the university's Division of General Surgery.

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