Dr. Terrence Rager, MD

Dr. Terrence Rager, MD

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Dr. Terrence Rager, MD is a general surgery specialist in Pocatello, ID and has been practicing for 1 years. He graduated from The Pennsylvania State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in 2010 and specializes in general surgery, surgical oncology, and more.Read his story
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Portneuf Surgical Specialists

777 Hospital Way Ste 201

Pocatello, ID 83201

Contact Information

(208) 239-2620

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • Humana
  • Idaho Physicians Network (IPN)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid of Idaho
  • Medicare
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Dr. Rager's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Hernia
Abdominal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Achalasia
Acid Peptic Diseases
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Diverticulitis
Adenocarcinoma
Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Cancer
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
Appendicitis
Appendix Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Peptic Ulcer
Burn Injuries
Cancer Surgery
Cancer Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Appendicitis
Colectomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer
Colon Mass
Colon Stricture
Colon Surgery
Colonic Volvulus
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Endocrine Cancer
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Lipoma
Excision of Neck Mass
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Soft Tissue Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excisional Biopsy
Gallbladder Diseases
Gallbladder Infections
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Intestinal Biopsy
Intestinal Obstruction
Intussusception
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Resection
Laparoscopic Oncology Procedure
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Lipomas
Lipomas Sebacious Cyst Removal
Liver Biopsy
Liver Tumor
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Malignant Peptic Ulcer
Melanoma
Melanoma Removal
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Muscle Biopsy
Neoplasm of Stomach
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreas Tumor
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Adenoma
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid Hyperplasia
Pediatric Hernia
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Peptic Ulcer
Pilonidal Cyst
Pleural Biopsy
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloric Stenosis
Pyloromyotomy, Laparoscopic 
Pyloromyotomy, Open 
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Surgery
Recurrent Pneumothorax
Robotic Assisted Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Robotic-Assisted Liver Resection
Robotic-Assisted Pancreas Resection
Sarcoma Removals
Sigmoid Diverticulitis
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Cancer Tumor Treatment
Skin Grafts
Skin Lesion Biopsy
Skin Lesion Removal
Skin Surgery
Soft Tissue Mass Biopsy
Spleen Disorders
Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Familial Type
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Stomach Surgery
Surgical Biopsy
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Third-Degree Burns
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Hernia
Tumor Resection
Tumor Surgery
Ulcer Perforation
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia

About Me

Care Philosophy

I strive to provide the same quality of surgical care I would want my own family members and closest friends to receive.
Because of my rural upbringing and powerful experiences having both my mother and grandmother undergo major operations,...
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Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Burn Surgery
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
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Education

  • 2017
    The Ohio State University Medical Center
    Residency Hospital
    2017
  • 2015
    The Ohio State University
    2015
  • 2015
    Nationwide Children's Hospital
    2015
  • 2011
    The Ohio State University Medical Center
    Internship Hospital
    2011
  • 2010
    The Pennsylvania State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
    Medical School
    2010
  • 2006
    The Pennsylvania State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
    2006
  • 2002
    Pennsylvania State University
    Undergraduate School
    2002

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Media & Publications

  • https://www.localnews8.com/news/pocatello/doctors-calling-burley-teenager-a-miracle-after-he-survives-a-long-night-of-close-calls/745979249,
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6jZLwUSgE4,

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Dr Rager is an excellent surgeon. He took the time to find out if our baby needed her umbilical hernia repaired now or waiting until she was older. He made is phone calls and got back with us very quickly. Dr Rager made this process very easy for all of us. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.
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Dr Rager is a supper good Dr that I would highly recommend ! Great bedside manor, easy to talk to , very good at explaining your medical options and procedure ! I can’t say enough good about him !
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Very satisfied with Dr Rager. Very kind and caring. Husband Dennis and I are very very grateful he was at the hospital the night of his ATV accident.
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He did a great job on my husbands hernia surgery. He is very nice and explained everything
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Dr Rager is very personable and did a great job explaining my procedure. thank you. KG
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