Surgical Services at Lake Chelan Health
Lake Chelan Health offers you the opportunity to have surgical procedures performed right here at Lake Chelan Hospital. Our team of a board-certified general surgeon, specialists and surgery staff offer general and specialized surgery. With a high staff-to-patient ratio, we are able to provide patient-focused medical treatment that is individualized and personalized.
Our specialty surgeons and physicians are supported by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. All surgery patients receive pre- and post-operative education to make the preparation for surgery and recovery easier. Our nurses are highly trained in a variety of specialty areas in order to meet the wide variety of patient care needs.
Patients having colonoscopies, endoscopies, laparoscopic procedures, minor orthopedic surgeries and other minor surgeries may receive same-day surgical care. Patients typically go home later in the day of surgery or may stay up to 24 hours.
General Surgery Services include:
- Diverticulitis
- Appendicitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Umbilical hernia
- Colonoscopy
- Lipoma
- Laparoscopy
- Colonic neoplasms
- Colectomy
- Incisional hernia
- Inguinal hernias
- Bowel obstruction
- Gallbladder disease
- Other general surgery care
Providers
Dr. Jedediah Kaufman
Dr. Jedediah Kaufman is a board-certified general and acute care surgeon with advanced fellowship training from the University of Washington. His clinical expertise includes esophageal and anti-reflux surgery, bariatric surgery, colon surgery, and solid organ procedures, allowing him to provide comprehensive surgical care for a wide range of conditions.
Dr. Kaufman grew up in Two Harbors, Minnesota, a small town on the North Shore of Lake Superior, before moving to Minneapolis where he earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed both his residency and fellowship training at the University of Washington, and has practiced in Seattle and Olympia prior to joining the Chelan Valley community.
Board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a long-standing member of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Kaufman is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based surgical care. He firmly believes in involving patients in shared decision-making and values open communication throughout every stage of treatment.
The Pacific Northwest has been his home since 1999. Outside of work, Dr. Kaufman enjoys fly-fishing, trail running, snow sports, and spending time with his family while raising three teenagers.
Dr. Jedediah Kaufman
MD, General Surgeon
Dr. Tabetha Bradley
Dr. Tabetha Bradley is a board certified general surgeon in Chelan, WA. She received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and has been in practice for eight years. She trained in general surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, the first approved surgical residency in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Bradley has a passion for health care access and has been a volunteer at very busy hospital in West Africa. She is thrilled to live and serve the Lake Chelan Valley community where she grew up. She treats conditions involving the abdomen, skin, breast, soft tissue, hernias and trauma. To minimize post-operative pain and recovery time, she performs many operations using minimally invasive techniques.
Treats: Diverticulitis, Appendicitis, Hemorrhoids, Umbilical hernia, Lipoma, Typhoid fever, Laparoscopy, Colonic neoplasms, Colectomy, Incisional hernia, Inguinal hernias, Bowel obstruction, Gallbladder disease and other minor surgeries
Dr. Tabetha Bradley
MD, FACS
Dr. Tom Tuszynski
Dr. Tom Tuszynski is a highly experienced general surgeon with more than 35 years of practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality surgical care. He completed his general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he trained in the inner-city medical system during the mid-1980s, gaining extensive experience treating diverse and complex patient populations.
Following his general surgery training, Dr. Tuszynski pursued advanced cardiothoracic surgery residency training at the University of Washington. He ultimately chose to focus his career on general, vascular, and thoracic surgery—allowing him to care for a broad range of patients and conditions.
Dr. Tuszynski spent 22 years practicing in Wenatchee with Confluence Health, where he became a trusted and respected surgeon within the community. He has a deep appreciation for the people and lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest and is proud to continue serving patients close to home.
My hobbies and interests include yoga, walking with my 93 yr-old mother, diving with sharks, and cage fighting.



