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McHenry Medical Group’s six surgeons see patients who are referred by other physicians and some self-referrals. They are experienced in general surgery, peripheral vascular, thoracic and trauma surgery, and provide on-call trauma and general surgical services to Doctors Medical Center on a rotating basis. Laser treatment of varicose veins and advanced breast cancer therapies are among the innovative services offered.

Shabnam Chaugle, M.D., is McHenry Medical Group's newest addition to the Surgery Department, joining the practice in November 2007. Dr. Chaugle completed a residency program in general surgery at Oregon Health Science University in Portland and became board certified in 2007. She received an MBA degree from Portland State University and, before coming to the United States, worked as a licensed physician in the United Kingdom, having previously completed an OB-GYN residency in Bombay, India.

Dr. Chaugle lives in Modesto with her husband, a cardiothoracic surgeon, and their two children. She is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati, and is open to new patients.

Kathleen Eve, M.D., joined McHenry Medical Group in 1998 and is a shareholder and officer in the corporation. Dr. Eve participated in an internship and residency for general surgery at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton and became board certified in 1999. Dr. Eve became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 2000. She is serving her second term as Chairman of Surgery at Doctors Medical Center. Born in Texas, Dr. Eve, her husband, and their twin boys make their home in Modesto. Dr. Eve specializes in diseases of the breast.

Dr. Eve believes patients faced with cancer or the possibility of having cancer require their physician to give them hope while at the same time conveying the full and honest truth about their disease. After a patient has major cancer surgery, the surgeon becomes a permanent part of the treatment team for continued surveillance of disease and for support of the patient as a survivor. Dr. Eve is currently open to new patients.

Sabrina Trieff Frierson, M.D., joined McHenry Medical Group in September 2002 and is a newly appointed shareholder and officer in the corporation. Dr. Frierson participated in an internship and residency for general surgery at the University of Tennessee at Memphis and became board certified in general surgery in 2001. Dr. Frierson came to us from a small practice in Visalia, California, and she and her family now make their home in Modesto. Dr. Frierson specializes in diseases of the breast and the diverse scope of general surgery practice.

Dr. Frierson believes in thoroughness, precision, and education of patients to allow them to be involved in the decision-making process for treatment. Dr. Frierson is currently open to new patients.

H. Michael Goodman, M.D., joined McHenry Medical Group in 1976 and is a shareholder and officer in the corporation. Dr. Goodman completed a residency in general surgery at Highland General Hospital in Oakland, California, and became board certified in 1977. Dr. Goodman is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (FACS), has an interest in colon and rectal surgery, and is a member of the American College of Phlebology. Dr. Goodman and his family have lived in Modesto for many years. Dr. Goodman specializes in colorectal and vein procedures. Dr. Goodman is currently open to new patients.

Niamh Harrington, M.D., joined McHenry Medical Group on August 1, 1994, and is a shareholder and officer in the corporation. Dr. Harrington performed her surgical residency at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center and received her board certification in 1995. Dr. Harrington became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 1999. Originally from Ireland, Dr. Harrington and her family have lived in Modesto since 1994. Dr. Harrington offers a full range of general surgery services to all age groups and has a special interest in diseases of the breast.

Dr. Harrington believes that the better patients understand their illness, the more they can participate in their care and the sooner healing begins. Dr. Harrington is currently open to new patients.

John Porteous, M.D., joined McHenry Medical Group on June 30, 1972, and is president and a shareholder of the corporation. Dr. Porteous performed his surgical residency at Stanford University Medical Center from 1967 to 1972 and received his board certification in 1972. Dr. Porteous is also board certified in thoracic surgery with special qualification in general vascular surgery. Dr. Porteous has been a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) since 1975 and has been a member of the Northern California Vascular Society since 1975. He is very active with Doctors Medical Center, having served as chairman of their board on four separate occasions. He has sat on Tenet’s National Physicians Advisory Board since 1982. Born in Fresno, Dr. Porteous and his family have lived in Modesto since 1972. Dr. Porteous is open to new patients.