Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Education
Dr. Counter earned a medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed an internship and surgical residency at Swedish Medical Center.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Counter’s practice includes all areas of general surgery with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, hernias, anti-reflux procedures, colon/small bowel surgery and lung cancer surgery.
Practice Philosophy
"I provide comprehensive surgical care for both inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures. I place great importance on patient education to help reduce patient's anxiety about their surgery. I utilize surgical residents in the office as well as the hospital to maximize continuity of care."
Teaching Involvement
- Teaching faculty, Swedish Medical Center, First Hill and Providence campuses
- Surgical education, Bard Corporation
Media
Recognition
Video
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Dr. Counter Discusses Hernias on KOMO Radio