Fox Valley Surgical Associates

12/22/2025

Ugly sweaters: ON.
Productivity: STILL ON. 💪
Holiday spirit: VERY MUCH ON. 🎅✨

Nothing like a little ugly sweater day to bring some cheer to the office! Thanks to our amazing team for always showing up with great attitudes (and questionable fashion choices 😉).

11/24/2025

This week is National GERD Awareness Week, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s the perfect time to learn what those burning, uncomfortable symptoms might really mean.

🎥 In this video, Dr. Peter Janu breaks down how GERD is diagnosed and why early evaluation matters.

If you’re experiencing frequent heartburn, reflux, or discomfort after meals, don’t ignore it—your esophagus will thank you. 💙

https://youtu.be/egp3sFPuVQ8?si=sGKmHXrs5REHz2g5

In just 60-seconds, FVSS Digestive Health Clinic expert Dr. Peter Janu discusses testing for GERD, along with an overview of other, more serious conditions t...

11/20/2025

In honor of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Dr. Eric Stanelle speaks on the importance of early recognition and timely surgical care. 💜 Help us spread awareness—knowing the signs can save lives.

A board-certified general surgeon with Fox Valley Surgical Specialists (FVSS), Dr. Stanelle has special interest in treating cancerous and non-cancerous cond...

11/14/2025

11/12/2025

💙 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 💙

This week we celebrate our incredible Nurse Practitioners who provide compassionate, expert care to our patients every day. Their dedication, advanced clinical skills, and commitment to improving health outcomes make a difference in every life they touch.

Thank you to our amazing NPs — Jennifer, Dean, Morgan, Kayla, Beau, Christine, Katie, Ariel, Torri, Michelle, Heather & Emily — for all that you do! Your leadership, knowledge, and care help keep our community healthy and strong. 💪👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. We are especially proud to recognize the incredible veterans on our own team:

⭐ Dr. Ballard
⭐️ Rebeca, CMA
⭐ Dr. Black
⭐ Matt Bay, PA-C
⭐ Destiny, Billing Specialist
⭐ Dean Sutton, APNP

Your dedication to serving our country and our patients inspires us every day.
From all of us at Fox Valley Surgical, thank you for your service, courage, and commitment. 💙❤️

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Trunk or Treat at Fox Valley Surgical Specialists 👻🎃

Our team had a spooktacular time at this year’s Trunk or Treat! From creative costumes and decked-out trunks to sweet treats and smiling faces — it was the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with our amazing team.🕸️🍬

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by and joined in on the fun — we loved seeing all the little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes! 💜

10/30/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from The Spice Girls, a pile of Beanie Babies and the PAC-Men and Ghosts team! 🍭

10/21/2025

🎉 Happy Medical Assistants Week! 🎉

This week, we celebrate our incredible Medical Assistants — the heart of our practice. 💙
Your compassion, skill, and dedication keep our patients cared for and our days running smoothly. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

Thank you for all that you do — today and every day. 🙌

10/09/2025

🌟 Welcome, Shannon Huettl, PA-C! 🌟

Shannon brings years of experience and a passion for caring for patients with gastrointestinal conditions. She believes in providing individualized, compassionate care and working closely with patients to find the best treatment options.

Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time with family, exploring the outdoors, cooking, and listening to Spanish music. 🎶

Help us give Shannon a warm FVSS welcome in the comments below! 👏💙

10/09/2025

It’s PA Week, and we couldn’t be more grateful for our amazing team of PAs! 🙌 Your dedication, skill, and kindness make a difference for every patient, every day. Thank you for all you do! 💙

10/07/2025

Proud to partner with ThedaCare’s Pink Week to raise money for breast cancer awareness!

Come see Dr. Bermas tomorrow morning at Encircle Health at the Manderfield's cookie table ($2 each or 3 for $5). Proceeds will be donated to ThedaCare’s cosmetology program!