Our surgeons are focused on you to provide personal, individualized care in a modern setting with the latest equipment and technology. They have the training, certifications, and experience you need for your procedure. They are leaders in their specialties. Our surgeons work with collaborative teams of highly trained nurses and technicians for your comfort and success.
Learn more below about each of our surgical providers, their training, experience, philosophy, and community connection.
Craig Chow, MD
“I think what makes the ASC special is the positive outlook that all of our staff share. The warm and attentive care that our patients receive comes from a genuine regard for the happiness and satisfaction of everyone who walks through our doors.”
Dr. Craig Chow, a gastroenterologist, performs endoscopies and colonoscopies at the Ashland Surgery Center. He attended Yale University and received an undergraduate degree in philosophy. He went on to obtain his MD from Case Western Reserve University and completed his internship and residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of California, San Diego.
He is in private practice in Ashland.
Ashland Gastroenterology LLC
743 N. Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 | 541.488.8941
William Epstein, MD
“I love what I do, not just the practice of ophthalmology, but also the relationships I have with my patients. I believe that lens implant surgery is a unique way to restore their youthful vision.”
Soon after Dr. Bill Epstein founded the Siskiyou Eye Center, he adopted folding lens technology. He became the first surgeon in the Rogue Valley to use this surgical advance on virtually all of his patients. This allowed rapid recovery of vision and decreased dependence on glasses. He continues to practice aspects of general ophthalmology.
While completing his surgical residency at Stanford, Dr. Epstein was introduced to international ophthalmology. He subsequently worked as a medical volunteer performing cataract surgery in multiple developing nations in Asia and South America.
Dr. Epstein and his wife, Sarah, live in a net-zero energy home near Ashland. They received the Oregon Tree Farmer of the Year award for their progressive forestry practices. Dr. Epstein enjoys both the access to wilderness and the many cultural opportunities that the Rogue Valley offers. Their daughter and two grown sons live in Oregon.
- Ophthalmology Residency, Stanford University Medical Center
- Internship in internal medicine, Charity Hospital, New Orleans
- MD, UTMB Galveston, Alpha Omega Alpha
- MS Molecular Biology, University of Michigan
- BA, Biology, University of Texas Austin, Phi Beta Kappa
Dr Epstein is in practice at Siskiyou Eye Center with offices in Ashland and Yreka. For more information about Dr Epstein and the services he provides, visit www.siskiyoueye.com.
Siskyou Eye Center
Ashland Office
648 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 | 541.482.8100 | Toll Free 800.283.0863
Yreka Office
2524 Westside Road, Yreka, CA 96097 | 530.842.2760 | Toll Free 888.599.EYES
Robert Ewing, MD
“I can’t imagine anything more rewarding than restoring a person’s ability to see their loved ones, read a book and take in the beauty of this world.”
Dr. Rob Ewing’s experience and expertise in the field of ophthalmology, particularly in cataract surgery and complex glaucoma treatment, make him a sought after eye surgeon and ophthalmic educator.
A graduate of Stanford’s ophthalmology residency program, Dr. Ewing was the first physician in San Francisco to perform a cataract operation using a foldable lens implant, a minimally invasive procedure now routinely used to treat cataracts on an outpatient basis. He has special interest and experience in modern refractive cataract surgery, using leading edge technologies and techniques to provide the best visual results, customized to each individual’s needs.
A fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist, Dr. Ewing, served as a regional glaucoma expert for the Kaiser-Permanente Medical Group before joining Siskiyou Eye Center. He treated the most complex and difficult glaucomas. He was also assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at Stanford and enjoyed teaching Stanford ophthalmology residents.
An outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Ewing enjoys riding mountain and road bikes, as well as hiking, camping, and photography.
- Ophthalmology Residency, Stanford University Medical Center
- Internship in Internal Medicine, Charity Hospital, New Orleans
- MD, UTMB Galveston, Alpha Omega Alpha
- MS Molecular Biology, University of Michigan
- BA, Biology, University of Texas Austin, Phi Beta Kappa
Dr. Ewing is in practice at Siskiyou Eye Center with offices in Ashland and Yreka. For more information about Dr. Ewing and the services he provides visit www.siskiyoueye.com.
Siskyou Eye Center
Ashland Office
648 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 | 541.482.8100 | Toll Free 800.283.0863
Yreka Office
2524 Westside Road, Yreka, CA 96097 | 530.842.2760 | Toll Free 888.599.EYES
Jared Fredrickson, MD
“It is both exciting and extremely humbling that I have the opportunity to improve and restore patients’ vision each and every day.”
Dr. Jared Fredrickson provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration. He provides the latest cutting-edge technology for both cataract surgery as well as minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
He has been commended for his personable attitude and patient education. As a chief resident he won the GME Professionalism Award out of over 600 other resident physicians. Dr. Fredrickson has published in the medical journals as well as helped develop a study aid for American Academy of Ophthalmology to assist other ophthalmologists when studying for their board exams.
Having graduated from medical school in Colorado and residency in New York, Dr. Fredrickson has experienced the practice of medicine across the country with many diverse populations and strives to provide quality care to all his patients.
Dr. Fredrickson enjoys the outdoors as well as photography. When he is not seeing patients, he can usually be found with his family or on his mountain bike. He especially enjoys exploring Southern Oregon’s diverse range of outdoor adventures and capturing the awe-inspiring scenery with his camera.
- Ophthalmology Residency, SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Internship in Internal Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University
- MD, University of Colorado School of Medicine
- BS Cum Laude, Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah
He is in practice at Siskiyou Eye Center with offices in Ashland and Yreka. For more information about Dr. Fredrickson and the services he provides, visit www.siskiyoueye.com.
Siskyou Eye Center
Ashland Office
648 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 | 541.482.8100 | Toll Free 800.283.0863
Yreka Office
2524 Westside Road, Yreka, CA 96097 | 530.842.2760 | Toll Free 888.599.EYES
Margo Herron, MD
“It is my desire to help people feel whole again through offering cosmetic and reconstructive procedures that enhances the way they feel about themselves and improves their quality of life. I find it most rewarding when our patients return to Elizabeth Institute (post-surgery) smiling ear to ear, ecstatic about their entire experience from the first day we met them, through their surgery.”
Dr. Margo Herron, board-certified plastic surgeon; American Board of Plastic Surgery, completed her MD at Indiana University School of Medicine. She went on to complete a six-year rigorous training in plastic surgery at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine where she trained with leaders and innovators in the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Herron performs many different procedures and specializes in breast surgery including breast cancer reconstruction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, and breast lift. She offers immediate as well as delayed breast reconstruction. To find out more about Dr. Herron and the services she offers, visit her website at www.elizabethinstitute.com.
Elizabeth Institute
638 N. Main Street, Suite C, Ashland, OR 97520 | 541.708.5433
Vivian Schiedler, MD
“It is my desire to help people feel whole again through offering cosmetic and reconstructive procedures that enhances the way they feel about themselves and improves their quality of life. I find it most rewarding when our patients return to Elizabeth Institute (post-surgery) smiling ear to ear, ecstatic about their entire experience from the first day we met them, through their surgery.”
Dr. Vivian Schiedler enjoys practicing the full spectrum of facial plastic surgery with a focus around the eyes. Whether preserving vision or enhancing her patients’ natural beauty, her goal is to help them to look, feel, and see their best.
She honed her skills at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, doing high-volume surgery for several years before returning to her native Oregon in 2012. She serves a wide geographic area as the primary eyelid expert, covering Southern Oregon and Northern California. She is in solo practice in Ashland where she can provide an intimate setting in order to provide exceptional and customized care.
She offers blepharoplasty (eyelid lifts and puffy eye bag removal), ptosis (droopy eyelids) repair, laser skin rejuvenation, and deep chemical peels to restore facial skin. She also repairs eyelids affected by skin cancer, trauma, or aging.
For more information about Dr. Schiedler and the services she provides, visit www.oasiseye.com.
Oasis Eye Face & Skin
251 Maple Street, Ashland, OR 97520 | 541.708.6393 | Fax 541.537.5046
B. Monte Stewart, MD, FACS
“Ashland Surgery Center is a wonderful option for my patients. The surgery center allows for patients to have their procedure in a same-day setting and the staff is professional, compassionate, and caring.”
Dr. B. Monte Stewart is a board-certified general surgeon who performs surgeries, colonoscopies, and endoscopies at Ashland Surgery Center. He completed medical school and residency at Loma Linda University in Southern California. Dr Stewart is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is in private practice at Bear Creek Medical Plaza. To find out more information about Dr. Stewart and the services he provides, visit www.bearcreekmed.com.
Bear Creek Surgery
1801 Hwy 99 North, Suite 2, Ashland, OR 97520 | 541.488.4464
Jeffrey Welder, MD
“It brings me joy to empower my patients through education and improve their vision with the best care possible.”
Dr. Jeff Welder provides sophisticated and individualized care for patients. He enjoys all aspects of eye care, with special interest and experience in cataract surgery and glaucoma along with treatments for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Welder uses state-of-the-art, minimally invasive technology and the most advanced intraocular lens implants for the treatment of cataracts to improve both near and distance vision.
Dr Welder has contributed advancements in the field of ophthalmology and utilizes the latest surgical and clinical techniques. He has numerous research publications and was the recipient of the prestigious P. J. Lienfelder Award.
Dr. Welder is passionate about sharing his expertise in resource-challenged countries and has traveled to Central America, South America and the Himalayas to provide medical care.
In his free time, Dr. Welder enjoys spending time with his wife, Alicia, an emergency medicine physician, and his sweet daughters. He loves exploring Southern Oregon, hiking, and ice cream.
- Ophthalmology Residency, University of Iowa
- Internship in Internal Medicine, University of Iowa
- MD with Honors, University of Iowa, Alpha Omega Alpha
- BA Philosophy and Biochemistry, Cornell College, Phi Beta Kappa
He is in practice at Siskiyou Eye Center with offices in Ashland and Yreka. For more information about Dr. Welder and the services he provides, visit www.siskiyoueye.com.
Siskyou Eye Center
Ashland Office
648 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 | 541.482.8100 | Toll Free 800.283.0863
Yreka Office
2524 Westside Road, Yreka, CA 96097 | 530.842.2760 | Toll Free 888.599.EYES