Grundy County Memorial Hospital | Live Well | Spring 2018

>> health NEWS Surgical services Cataract surgery General surgery Paul Burgett, MD, FACS Benjamin Mason, MD Srinivas Kalala, MD Hernia repair, gall bladder surgery, appendectomies and more Theresa Larson, MD Gastroenterology Colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy Podiatry Stephen Solomon, DPM Robert Bartelt, MD Douglas Cooper, MD Foot surgeries, including bunion repair Orthopedic surgery Joint scope procedures; rotator cuff repair; frac- ture and tendon repair; hand surgery, including carpal tunnel and trigger finger release; and total knee and total hip replacement procedures When surgery is recommended for you, contact Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) for an appointment or ask your primary care provider for a referral. You’ll experience special attention and personal care before, during and after your procedure. 2 Our surgery patient satisfaction is among the best in the nation. Here’s what people who were helped by the GCMH surgery team had to say about their care: Having surgery at GCMH? Here’s why you don’t need to worry “From the first step in to the last step out, couldn’t have been any better. The surgical staff was awesome! VERY, VERY, GOOD!” “I was so impressed with my care. This was my very first surgery and I am thankful to have had such a great experience.” “Pre- and post-op nurses were very caring and performed their jobs very well. They explained everything very well to me. They made me feel comfortable.” “This complete experience was by far the most professional I have experienced.” “You are, without question, the happiest team I’ve ever seen in one location. :)” “The nurses and doctor were great. Were very compassionate and listened to what I had to say. Explained everything they were doing and checked on me frequently. Concerned for my pain.” What one word would describe your experience at Grundy County Memorial Hospital? “Grand.”