- Specialties:
- Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Education:
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Undergraduate: University of Idaho
Medical Education: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Residency: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
- Board Certifications:
- General Surgery
- Medical Staff Status:
- Samaritan Provider
- Accepting New Patients:
- Yes
- Clinical Interests:
- Preventive Medicine
- Bio:
Dr. La Vella is a minimally-invasive general and bariatric surgeon who cares for surgical patients with obesity.
In her spare time, she lectures and teaches on the important implications of the human gut microbiome and health.
4.81 out of 5 (59 Reviews, 21 Comments)
The clinician’s star review is based on surveys sent to randomly selected patients following care. The patient satisfaction survey includes five questions about a patient’s experience with their clinician with responses averaged for the star score. Patient comments are from the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends."
Amazing
GREAT PROVIDER! I'm inspired and excited!
I trust Dr. La Vella implicitly.
Dr. La Vella was very informative and approachable. She provided all the information I needed. She developed a good rapport and I felt very comfortable.
Dr. LaVella continues to be a joy to work with. She's intelligent, empathetic, and knowledgeable. I have total confidence in her.
Very nice and took the time to answer all my questions I had regarding my treatment plan.
Dr. La Vella was amazing!
Dr. La Vella is so attentive and really listens.
I really appreciate how thorough the doctor was. She took the time to make sure all of my questions were answered.
Dr la vella was excellent. I would highly recommend her based on my experience with her so far
Dr.LaVella was outstanding. She was enthusiastic and knowledgeable . Aware of my concerns and she put me right at ease. She made me want to be a better patient.
Was a super super good experience
Dr. La Vella was very professional and caring. I felt very confident chatting with her about my issue
She is the absolute best.
Dr. Levall was amazing!
Very informative.
Erika is phenomenal. She not only cares, but teaches you about your body & how to best care for it. (Gut health).
Dr. La Vella is wonderful and very helpful.
Answered all my questions and put me at ease. I was able to make a decision that would benefit me.
My doctor is amazing!
Happy with the treatment and my surgeon.
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How Obesity & Gut Health Impact Cancer Risk – A Cancer Care Seminar
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Comidas asociadas al desarrollo del cáncer: un seminario sobre el cuidado del cáncer
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Cancer, Gut Microbiome, Obesity & Stress – Seminar
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Metabolic Syndrome & Its Impact On Weight Loss – Seminar
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Body Weight: Influence of Diet & Metabolism – Seminar
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Gut Health & How To Optimize It – Seminar
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Weight Loss Surgery & What to Expect – Seminar
