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Irrigon Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome Good Shepherd Health Care System as a new Member and Gold Sponsor. Thank you for your support of our community.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 23, 2026
Contact: Caitlin Cozad, Marketing & Communications Director
[email protected], 541.667.3460
Good Shepherd Welcomes Board-Certified, Robotic-Trained General Surgeon Garrett Pool, MD, PA, FACS
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to welcome Dr. Garrett Pool, Board-Certified
& Robotic-Trained General Surgeon, who is now accepting patients at Good Shepherd General Surgery, located at 620
NW 11th St, Suite M-202, in Hermiston.
“Dr. Pool is an exceptional addition to our General Surgery team,” said Art Mathisen, GSHCS President & CEO. “His
breadth of experience and commitment to patient-centered care will greatly benefit the communities we serve.”
Dr. Pool brings 25 years of medical experience, beginning his career in Family Medicine before pursuing advanced
training in General Surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Oregon Health & Science University School of
Medicine in Portland, OR, and a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain College in
Billings, MT.
With a focus on meeting the needs of rural communities, Dr. Pool offers a broad range of general surgical services so
patients can receive high-quality care close to home. His expertise includes hernia repair, gallbladder and appendix
surgery, colon and bowel procedures, cancer surgeries, breast surgery, and treatment of skin lesions. He also performs
endocrine procedures such as thyroid and parathyroid surgery, as well as colonoscopies, upper endoscopies and surgical
treatment for reflux and hiatal hernias.
“I’m excited to join the medical community at Good Shepherd and to provide a wide range of surgical services so
patients can stay close to home for their care,” said Dr. Pool. “Our goal is to be accessible and responsive to the needs of
this community.”
Dr. Pool is highly trained in advanced robotic-assisted surgery, including the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Robotic Surgical
System, enabling a new level of precision and control in minimally invasive procedures. “Robotic surgery truly represents
the gold standard for world-class care, and Good Shepherd is proud to offer multiple robotic surgery platforms to
patients across Northeast Oregon,” said Dr. Pool. This leading-edge technology allows for smaller incisions, reduced
pain, and significantly less trauma to surrounding tissue, often resulting in shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times,
and a quicker return to daily life for patients.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Pool enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar and bass, reading, traveling, hiking,
and biking.
Dr. Pool joins General Surgeons Dr. Marques Johnson, Dr. David Maccabee, and Dr. Ann Rust at Good Shepherd General
Surgery. To schedule an appointment, call 541.667.3804 or request an appointment online at
www.gshealth.org/request-a-clinic-appointment. Learn more about Good Shepherd General Surgery services at
www.gshealth.org/good-shepherd-medical-group/general-surgery.
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Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is a thriving, independent health care system in Northeast Oregon, with over 1,800 staff
members and 200 credentialed providers. As a growing, mid-size health care system demonstrating its commitment to high-quality
care, GSHCS’s flagship acute care hospital is fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Based in Hermiston, Oregon, GSHCS meets
the healthcare needs of 100,000 patients in the greater Northeast Oregon region, primarily spanning Umatilla and Morrow Counties.
In addition to providing inpatient care, GSHCS’s 35 robotic-trained surgeons offer a full slate of surgical services that treat a variety
of health conditions. The GSHCS Medical Group’s specialty services include Audiology, Cardiology, Child & Adult Psychiatry,
Dermatology, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematology & Oncology, Nephrology,
Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Physiatry, Podiatry, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, Urology, Women’s Health, and Wound
Care. GSHCS also offers Primary Care Services in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. Other services include
Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Laboratory, Home Health, Hospice, Pharmacy, Occupational Health,
Physical/Speech/Occupational/Infusion/Respiratory Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Medical Equipment, and free
medical transportation services. GSHCS’s Level 3 Trauma designated Emergency Department is open 24/7 and its Urgent Care is
open seven days a week. For more information about GSHCS, visit www.gshealth.org.
