Dr. Justine A. Gavagan, MD | Kalispell, MT | Surgery

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Dr. Justine Gavagan is a surgeon with 27 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, building a strong foundation in surgical principles and patient care. Dr. Gavagan is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling them to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Gavagan practices at Northwest Montana Surgical Associates in Kalispell, Montana, and maintains hospital privileges at Logan Health Whitefish. They specialize in treating serious digestive conditions including appendicitis and acute cholecystitis. Their surgical expertise includes managing digestive tract perforations and providing sedation services for procedures. Patients have given Dr. Gavagan an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
3.9

8 Ratings
27 years of experience
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health
7 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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Dr Gavagan operated on my wife for a small intestine blockage. She was very approachable, talked in language we could understand and truly cared about our feelings and concerns. She also did an outstanding job at saving my wife’s life. I would recommend her highly

June 19th, 2019

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Dr Gavagan was wonderful! She was very friendly and professional. I really am thankful she helped me!!

January 3rd, 2019

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Dr. Gavagan was friendly, a good listener, and most important an excellent surgeon. I have no complaints and highly recommend her.

August 8th, 2018

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I initially appreciated being worked in for surgery on short notice when I was in terrible discomfort from gall bladder. I was not seen by this Doctor after she performed my surgery. Post op was rushed and I ended up back in the ER same day for a catheter, surprised that I was not told I may need one. It was an unpleasant and painful experience.

November 5th, 2016

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Saw her dealing with a hospital staff member who did not provide her with the information she expected. She treated that staff person with the most rude, mean and arrogant attitude I've EVER seen. When I asked who that was, because that was totally uncalled for, they said, "Dr. Gavagan, nobody likes dealing with her!" I told the staff member that if they needed a witness to the absolute, most uncalled for rudeness of a doctor I've ever seen in my life, I'll be there! Dr. Gavagan has got to be the worst embarrassment to KRMC's staff in HISTORY! From what I saw, she should be fired!

October 5th, 2015

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She is an excellent doctor: professional, caring, courteous

November 21st, 2013

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Excellent doctor, intuitive, courteous, professional!

August 13th, 2009

Northwest Montana Surgical Associates

1333 Surgical Services WayKalispell, MT 59901

Tel: (406) 752-5000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Justine Arden Gavagan, MD	Dr. Jonathan Franklin Mercer, MD	Dr. Randall S Zuckerman, MD	Dr. Bennett Jon Dykstra, MD
Surgery	Urology	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (8 Ratings)	4.7 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience		36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Kalispell , MT	Kalispell , MT	Kalispell , MT	Kalispell , MT
Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health	Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences		Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
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University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public HealthGraduated in 1999

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