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Surgical Procedures

Our board-certified general surgeons provide emergency and non-emergency surgical treatment for traumatic injuries and for cancer and other diseases that affect the abdominal organs, thyroid gland, skin, breasts, and other soft tissues. 

Whether providing life-saving trauma care or planned procedures, general surgeons play a critical role in restoring health and improving quality of life.

You're in good hands at Glencoe Regional Health.

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Referrals

We don’t require a referral to schedule an appointment, but we recommend you ask your insurance provider if a referral is required under the terms of your coverage.

Conditions Treated

Conditions that we commonly treat in our general surgery include:

  • Appendicitis and ruptured appendix
  • Breast cancer
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Colorectal cancer screening
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gall bladder inflammation
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
  • Reflux and heartburn
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Traumatic injuries

Anesthesia

Learn about the types of anesthesia used at Glencoe Regional Health, what to expect, and meet our Anesthesia team. 

Colonoscopy Prep Instructions

We know that preparing for a colonoscopy isn’t fun – however we have easy-to-understand instructions with tips on how to make the process easier. We’ll mail you instructions after you schedule your appointment, or you can preview them here: 

Colonoscopy Prep Instructions – English
Preparación para la Colonoscopía – Español