When it comes to needing surgery, you may feel anxious or a sense of urgency to have the surgery so you can be on your way to recovery. The dedicated team at Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) is committed to delivering compassionate care, tailored to your unique needs, and timely access to essential surgical services. Our state-of-the-art Surgery Department, equipped with advanced infection control measures and additional operating rooms, prioritizes your safety and comfort. The hospital has three board-certified general surgeons who see patients in the GCMH Specialty Clinic for consultations and perform surgeries in the GCMH Surgery Department on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Paul Burgett, MD, FACS, a Cedar Valley Medical Specialists provider, sees patients on Tuesdays. Alison Wilson, MD, FACS, and Stephen Van Buren, MD, FACS, from McFarland Clinic, alternate seeing patients on Wednesdays at GCMH. Each surgeon brings expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions that require surgical intervention. Together with the hospital’s Surgery Department nurses and technicians, they are committed to enhancing patient outcomes and delivering exceptional care. Specialty Clinic Visiting specialists Allergy, Skin Cancer, and Ear, Nose & Throat Kenny Rodriguez, MD Karen Sadler, ARNP 319-888-8044 Audiology Seema Arab Wilson, AuD 800-728-4327 Cardiology Kari Haislet, DNP, ARNP Micaela Rahm, ARNP 319-236-1911 Dermatology Angela Buttjer, PA-C 800-245-6246 Diabetes & Endocrinology Chitra Reddy, MD Deb Van Dyke, DNP, ARNP 319-222-2750 Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Srinivas Kalala, MD Tracy Elliott, ARNP 319-234-5990 General Surgery/ Colonoscopy Paul Burgett, MD, FACS 319-824-5081 Stephen Van Buren, MD, FACS Alison Wilson, MD, FACS 641-752-6391 Maternal Health & Family Planning Allen Women’s Health— Kathi Bower, ARNP, FNP-C 319-235-5090 Mental Wellness Megan Heise, ARNP, PMHNP Carly Pollock, LMHC Kristen Reichert, LISW 319-299-2864 Nephrology T. Michel Daoud, MD Vinay K. Kantamneni, MD 888-397-4575 Oncology Zoe Schult, ARNP 319-233-2701 Ophthalmology/ Cataract Surgery Benjamin Mason, MD 319-277-0103 Orthopedics Robert Bartelt, MD Emma Koester, ARNP 319-833-5381 Podiatry Stephen Solomon, DPM 319-824-5081 Alison Wilson, MD, FACS Paul Burgett, MD, FACS Stephen Van Buren, MD, FACS BUILDING A HEALTHIER YOU General surgery, right here at GCMH Comprehensive surgical services A full range of surgeries and procedures is offered, including: ● Biopsies ● Colonoscopies ● Hernia repairs ● Gallbladder and appendix surgeries ● Endoscopic procedures ● Mole removals 4 Erika Pottebaum, a new athletic trainer at GCMH, recently experienced our commitment to patient care firsthand. After waking up with abdominal pain, she knew her first move was to head straight to the GCMH Emergency Department. She was quickly diagnosed with appendicitis, and Dr. Burgett was available to perform her emergency appendectomy right here without needing to leave the hospital. Scan the QR code to learn more about Erika’s journey and how her recovery is enabling her to continue supporting local athletes. The surgeons also specialize in minimally invasive techniques, which can reduce recovery time and enhance your overall experience. For more information about general surgery at GCMH, visit gcmh.link/generalsurgery.
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