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Meet our Surgeons

Our surgeons are trained in a variety of procedures best-suited for your individual needs and have been practicing in the Bellingham area for over 20 years. When surgery becomes the necessary choice for your health, what you need most is someone who will:

Partner with you before, during & after your procedure
Provide confidence, compassion & understanding when you need it
Share pre- & post-operative explanations you can understand

Here at Parkway General Surgeons, we know that choosing a surgeon who will allow you the best possible outcome is a big decision. Please scroll down to learn more about our team and how we can help you. Thank you for allowing us to participate in your care!

Keith VanderGriend, M.D., F.A.C.S

Dr. Keith VanderGriend, a partner at Parkway General Surgeons, received his medical degree and training in 1999 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center before returning to the Bellingham area to practice. With nearly 20 years of surgical experience, he brings a dedicated skill set to the diagnosis and treatment of his patients. He specializes in colorectal surgical care, simple and complex hernia management or repair, gallbladder disease, colon cancer, advanced laparoscopic procedures and emergent trauma care.

As a Bellingham native, Dr. VanderGriend is very active in the community and involved in Young Life youth mentoring and Bellingham Food Bank, and participates in international mission trips that benefit from his training and background.

Together with his wife and two sons, Dr. VanderGriend enjoys a wide range of outdoor activities. They love and appreciate the Pacific Northwest and the beauty it has to offer.

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Professional Affiliations

Fellow of American College of Surgeons
ATLS (Advance Trauma Life Support) Certified

Meet Dr. VanderGriend

Camille Miller, M.D., F.A.C.S

Dr. Camille Miller, a partner at Parkway General Surgeons since 2008, received her medical doctorate from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is board certified by the American College of Surgeons and holds Fellowship credentialing. Dr. Miller has committed herself unequivocally to place the welfare of her patients above any other consideration.

Dr. Miller specializes in a variety of surgical procedures including hernia repair, benign and malignant breast disease, colorectal surgery, wound care and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Miller prides herself on the one-on-one relationships she has built with her patients that allow for comprehensive surgical care.

After completing a term serving as the Director of PeaceHealth Wound Healing Center, Dr. Miller's heart and commitment has led her to continue to work with the wound care community each week. In addition, Dr. Miller's passion to serve her community extends outside her practice, allowing her to participate in volunteering with local youth, church and mission groups throughout the year. She resides here in Whatcom County with her husband and four children. She hails from the West Coast but considers the Pacific Northwest her home.

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Professional Affiliations

Fellow of American College of Surgeons
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Certified

Dr. Paul Fredette, M.D., F.A.C.S

Dr. Fredette is no longer practicing at Parkway General Surgeons. He is now working as a full-time Trauma Surgeon at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, WA.

Parkway General Surgeons

The office is located in the Parkway Medical Center - just across the street from Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center. The office entrance is on the south side of the building. Drive into the parking lot and proceed around to the back of the building to park. Enter the door in the back of the building and suite 204 is on the right hand side.