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, ID

  • 2020-2024
    General Surgeon- general, laparoscopic, robotic, breast, endoscopy
    Saltzer Health/Intermountain Health, Meridian, ID

  • 2018-2020
    General Surgeon- general, laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopy, trauma
    Level III Trauma | Astria Regional Medical Center, Yakima, WA

Positions

  • 2021-2024
    Medical Executive Committee, Surgeon Member

    10 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 System

  • 2009-2013: Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine
    Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA

  • 2007-2009: Masters of Biomedical Science
    Barry University, School of Health and Natural Sciences, Miami Shores, FL

  • 2003-2007: 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

  1. Nielsen* C, Bigelow R, Siegel D. (2018).
    Chronic Back Pain and a Bulge. JAMA Surg.
    Main author, St John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren, MI

  2. Hans 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, MI

  3. Gassner 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.