Carrie Newton, D.O., M.S.
General Surgeon: General, Laparoscopic, Robotic, Breast
Mountain State Breast & General Surgery
Dr. Carrie Newton is a board-certified general surgeon who provides care and treatment for a broad range of surgical conditions. She has expertise in traditional, laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures and emphasizes a minimally invasive approach whenever possible. She believes in creating a patient care partnership whereby diagnosis and treatment is accompanied by education, individualized approaches and patient empowerment in decision making.
Dr. Newton shares an interest in cancer care, women's health, and cancer prevention. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons as well as the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and Independent Doctors of Idaho.
Title & Affiliation
2024
General Surgeon- general, laparoscopic, robotic, breast
Mountain State Breast and General Surgery, Boise, ID2020-2024
General Surgeon- general, laparoscopic, robotic, breast, endoscopy
Saltzer Health/Intermountain Health, Meridian, ID2018-2020
General Surgeon- general, laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopy, trauma
Level III Trauma | Astria Regional Medical Center, Yakima, WA
Positions
2021-2024
Medical Executive Committee, Surgeon Member10 Mile Surgery Center, Meridian, ID
Education
2013-2018: General Surgery Internship & Residency
St John Providence Health System, Macomb-Oakland, General Surgery Residency, Warren, MI
Michigan State University COM Statewide Campus System2009-2013: Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine
Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA2007-2009: Masters of Biomedical Science
Barry University, School of Health and Natural Sciences, Miami Shores, FL2003-2007: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Major: Biology, Minors: Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science & Medicine
Indiana University, College of Arts and Sciences, Bloomington, IN
Licenses & Certifications
2019: American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, Board Certified
Idaho State Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon License (active)
Washington State Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon License (inactive)
2017 & 2018: Da Vinci Surgical Robotic Training
Memberships
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS)
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS)
Independent Doctors of Idaho (IDID)
Interests & Specialty
General Surgery - gallbladder, hernia, appendix, lesion/cyst excision, skin cancer, pilonidal disease, hidradenitis, anorectal (abscess, fistula, fissure, hemorrhoid), wound debridement
Breast Surgery - biopsy, lumpectomy, mastectomy, SLNB, benign breast disease
Laparoscopic and robotic surgery
Global Health & International Experience
2010: Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIRMC)
Medical Mission in Limon, Nicaragua
Research
Nielsen* C, Bigelow R, Siegel D. (2018).
Chronic Back Pain and a Bulge. JAMA Surg.
Main author, St John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren, MIHans SS, Siegel D, Nielsen* C (2017).
Arm Swelling Following Attempted Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter. JAMA Surg.
Published online September 06, 2017. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2017.3372
Co-author, St John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren, MIGassner M, Bauman Z, Parish S, Koenig C, Martin J, Hans, S. (2014).
Hemodynamic Lability in Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy Using General versus Cervical Anesthesia.
Annals of Vascular Surgery 2014 Oct; 28(7):1680-5.
Research assistant, St. John Macomb Hospital, Warren, MI
*Maiden name Nielsen C.