Daniel Gay, DO, FACOS, Idaho’s Best Gold Winner 2026, is a board-certified general surgeon and hernia specialist. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from UCLA and his medical degree from Touro University Nevada, completing his surgical training at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in New York and Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. Dr. Gay specializes in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on hernia repair — performing over 300 hernia procedures annually. He offers both mesh and select no-mesh repair options, tailoring each treatment to the individual patient’s anatomy, health, and goals. Unlike many surgical practices, Dr. Gay operates independently of corporate health systems, allowing him to prioritize direct surgeon access, trans...