Company Profile

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions

Company Overview

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions at Meridian Surgery Center is a physician-led, Medicare-certified and accredited ambulatory surgery facility located in Puyallup, Washington.

Originally established in 2001, Meridian Surgery Center has continued to expand to meet the needs of physicians and the growing East Pierce County community. The facility became a full, free-standing outpatient surgery center in 2011 and expanded again in 2024 with the addition of a new Class C operating suite and additional clinic space.

Under the medical direction of Robert C. Wright, MD, FACS, Meridian Surgery Center welcomes board-certified surgeons across multiple specialties and offers opportunities for both independent physicians and surgeons affiliated with larger health systems.

The center currently has opportunities for physicians in specialties including general surgery, breast surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, gynecology, and retina, with additional specialties anticipated as the center continues to grow.

Meridian Surgery Center can provide operating room access, clinical support, sterile processing, recovery services, and clinic space to support established practices as well as physicians and health systems looking to expand surgical capacity or establish a presence in the growing East Pierce County market.

Independent and health-system-affiliated surgeons are welcome to inquire about privileges, block time, and practice opportunities.

Company History

2001: Meridian Surgery Center established.
2011: Expanded into a full, free-standing ambulatory surgery facility in the hospital district of Pierce County.
2019: Granted a Washington State Certificate of Need.
2024: Expanded with a newly constructed Class C operating suite and additional clinic space.
Today: Medicare-certified and accredited, with EPIC electronic medical records and expanding surgical services across multiple specialties.

Notable Accomplishments / Recognition

25,000+ surgical procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Wright, including nearly 10,000 hernia procedures; More than 20,000 surgeries performed at Meridian Surgery Center; Documented surgical outcomes demonstrating low infection, complication, and hospital admission rates across multiple years of reported data; Published research and clinical contributions in hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction; National and regional speaking engagements focused on surgical techniques, innovation, and patient care; Multiple patient care awards recognizing excellence in surgical care; Regional and national patient referrals, with patients traveling from throughout the United States and Canada for specialized surgical care

Positions Available
  • 1 day ago

    General Surgeon

    Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions - Puyallup, WA, United States

    General Surgeon Bread-and-Butter Elective Outpatient SurgeryCascade Hernia Surgical Solutions | Meridian Surgery CenterPuyallup, WashingtonAre you an experienced general surgeon who loves to operate - but is ready to leave emergency room call, hospital bureaucracy, and unpredictable schedules behind? Cascade Hernia Surgical Solutions is seeking an experienced general surgeon to join our physician-led outpatient practice located within Meridian Surgery Center, a newly constructed ambulatory ...

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