Accepting 🇨🇦 residents
Private unavailable for BC residents
Experience:
2 years
Location:
Kamloops, BC
Consults:
Virtually & in-person
Speaks:
English
Treats:
Adults
Procedural expertise
Dr. Nathan How is a dedicated General Surgeon and Clinical Instructor in the Division of General Surgery at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He holds privileges at Royal Inland Hospital and Kamloops Surgical Centre (private) in Kamloops. He specializes in a focused range of general surgery procedures, from hernia and gallbladder operations to specialized excisions and lower gastrointestinal care. His practice is committed to providing inclusive, affirming care for all individuals.
He is also interested in global and rural surgery, and his training and professional career include experience at 30 hospitals in 5 provinces and 3 countries.
436 Lorne St #115, Kamloops,
BC V2C 1W3, Canada
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Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.
Dr. How can see patients who outside British Columbia who are seeking private general surgery, including hernia and gallbladder care. If you live in BC, he is generally not able to treat you privately for insured surgery in BC.
English
Patients commonly seek Dr. How's expertise because they may be experiencing a hernia, gallstone-related pain, hemorrhoids, an anal fistula or pilonidal cyst, or upper digestive symptoms, and are considering laparoscopic hernia repair, anal reconstruction, sinus tract or fistula excision, or upper endoscopy. Dr. How is a Clinical Instructor at the University of British Columbia and has trained or practised at 30 hospitals across 5 provinces and 3 countries, with a particular commitment to inclusive, affirming care.
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