Columbia Surgical Associates

50 Years of Surgical Excellence

3220 Bluff Creek Drive, Ste 100, Columbia, MO
(573) 443-8773 & (800) 443-1082
  • Providers
    • John G. Adams, Jr., MD
    • Erik M. Grossmann, MD
    • Nicole Nelson, DO
    • Erica Salinas, MD
    • Jennifer Sanford, MD
    • Amanda Fischer, MD
    • Jane Vaughan, APRN, FNP-BC
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    • Breast Disorders
    • Colorectal Surgery
    • Hernia Repair
    • LINX® Reflux Management
    • Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
    • Ostomy Care
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Centralia first-grade teacher stayed positive despite diagnosis

October 22, 2019 by Columbia Surgical Associates Leave a Comment

Cancer Survivor: Lora Buckert Cancer Diagnosis: Stage 2 Breast Cancer (HER2+ ER + PR -) Diagnosed: July 2015 Treatment Plan: Chemotherapy once a week for 12 weeks Herceptin infusion every 3 weeks for a year   “When cancer strikes a person, it also strikes the family. I don’t know that I had a full understanding […]

Filed Under: Cancer, Uncategorized

Colorectal Cancer: The Importance of Screening and Early Detection

March 20, 2019 by Columbia Surgical Associates Leave a Comment

Screening and Early Detection is Key to Effective Treatment Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States after lung cancer. Colorectal cancer develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Finding and removing polyps reduces the […]

Filed Under: Cancer Tagged With: cancer, colonoscopy, colorectal, Colorectal Cancer, Dr. Erik Grossman, Luan Chessir, screenings

CSA Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March 19, 2019 by Columbia Surgical Associates Leave a Comment

At age 52, Rick Sterling did not have any symptoms of colorectal cancer but he did have a family history, so Mr. Sterling scheduled a colonoscopy. That screening resulted in a diagnosis of cancer and he was referred to board certified Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Erik Grossmann and his team at Columbia Surgical Associates. As of […]

Filed Under: Cancer Tagged With: cancer, cancer free, colonscopy, colorectal, csa staff, Dr. Erik Grossman, patients

Breast Cancer FAQ

November 20, 2018 by Columbia Surgical Associates Leave a Comment

Why talk about breast cancer? Unlike so many conditions, breast cancer can be present with very few actual signs or symptoms yet 1 of 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed in her lifetime. These two factors make awareness so critically important. It is very important for you to understand signs and symptoms as […]

Filed Under: Cancer, FAQs Tagged With: Breast Cancer, FAQ

Melanoma FAQ: The Most Common Cancer

June 29, 2018 by Columbia Surgical Associates Leave a Comment

FAQ: Melanoma What is melanoma and what causes it? What are the signs of melanoma and what do I do if I find a funny spot or mole? What are things patients should do for non-visible melanoma? What should I do if I notice a changing mole and what should happen next? How is Melanoma […]

Filed Under: Cancer Tagged With: cancer, Dr. Nicole Nelson, melanoma, skin cancer

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