Each of our surgeons has areas of special interest. These are listed below each surgeon's name.
Keith VanderGriend 
Dr. VanderGriend came to our practice in October 1999. Bellingham is his home where he graduated from Lynden Christian High School. He obtained his Medical Doctorate from The University of Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN. Dr. VanderGriend is Board Certified by the American College of Surgeons. His Specialty within our practice is colorectal surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery and hernia repairs. Dr. VanderGriend is married and he and his wife are the proud parents of two sons.
James Miller 
Dr. Miller began his practice with us in July 2006. He grew up on San Juan Island, Washington. His Medical Doctorate Degree was obtained from Loma Linda University in California. Dr. Miller is Board Certified by the American College of Surgeons. He brings to our practice expertise in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, oncology and hernia repairs. Dr. Miller serves as Trauma Director as well as being on the Cancer Committee at St. Joseph's Hospital. He and his wife are the proud parents of two daughters. **
Camille A. Miller 
Dr. Miller started her practice with us in August 2008. She grew up on the West Coast and has always wanted to live in the Pacific Northwest. She moved here with her husband and they are the proud parents of two daughters. Dr. Miller received her Medical Doctorate from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Her areas of special interest are benign and malignant breast disease, colorectal surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Co-Director of St. Joseph's Wound Care Center.
Paul B. Fredette
Dr. Fredette began his practice with us September 1, 2009. He received his Medical Degree from Loma Linda University. Dr. Fredette enjoys the breadth of general surgery with special interests in minimally invasive and thoracic surgery. Dr. Fredette's wife, Renay, is a local family physician. They came to Bellingham for love of the great outdoors. They are proud parents of two young daughters.
**In an effort to avoid any confusion: Dr. James Miller and Dr. Camille Miller are of no relation.