Surgery

The surgical team at our facility delivers top-notch services using cutting-edge equipment and technology. Our specially trained staff includes surgeons, specialists, technicians, perioperative nurses, and support personnel. Collaboratively, we provide patient care, contributing to the reduction of recovery time. We strive to create a personal hometown atmosphere, blending compassion, dedication, and modern technology to serve you.

Surgical Services Provided Include:

  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder, Hernia, Bowel Resections, and Appendix
  • Breast: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, Benign Breast Disease, Breast Cancer                                                                                             
  • Gastro-Intestinal: Colonoscopy, and Gastroscopy
  • Limited Orthopedic Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Podiatry
  • Cesarean Sections/Gynecological
  • Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy

Surgical Team:

General Surgery: Karen W. Andres, M.D.

Gynecological Surgery: Thomas F. Arnold, M.D. FACOG, FACS

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine: Steven C. Kilwein, DPM

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: Tammy Jo (Froehlich) Grosulak, CRNA, MS

Ophthalmologist: Monte J. Leidenix, , M.D., F.A.C.S. - Visiting Specialist

Orthopaedic Surgeon: Duncan B. Ackerman, M.D. - Visiting Specialist

Orthopaedic Surgeon: Derrick O. Cote, M.D. - Visiting Specialist

Outpatient Treatment: Injection Therapy Services with Mark Kristy, M.D.

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Mark Kristy, MD offers Injection Therapy of the Low Back, SI Joints, Hip Joints, and Shoulder Joints at West River Health Services. Injection Therapy is a nonsurgical, outpatient treatment option for pain which is caused by arthritis, fractures, or injury.

  • Hip & Shoulder Injections
  • SI Joint Injections
  • Intercostal Nerve Blocks
  • Lumbar Transforaminal and Interlaminar epidural injections (ESI’s)

If you feel you may benefit from our Injection Therapy Services, talk to your medical provider about an order.