Surgery
At Valley County Health System our team of health care providers performs surgical procedures in the following specialties. For more information, call the VCHS Scheduler at 308.728.4249.
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General Surgery (Dr. Dan Cronk)
- EGD with or without biopsy
- Colonoscopy with biopsy and polypectomy
- Hernia repair and laparoscopic hernia repair
- Hydrocele repair
- Cholecystectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Replacement, G or J Tube
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Breast biopsy
- Lumpectomy
- Skin lesion removal
- Vasectomy
- Appendectomy and laparoscopic appendectomy
- Insertion of infusaports
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (Dr. George Adam)
- Cesarean Section
- Vaginal and abdominal hysterectomy
- Dilatation and curettage
- Anterior repair
- Posterior repair
- Tubal ligation and laparoscopic tubal ligation
- Hysteroscopy
- Endometrial ablation
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Ophthalmology (Dr. Julie Janky)
- Cataract extractions
- Eyelid lesion removal and other eyelid procedures
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Orthopedics (Dr. Frank Lesiak)
- Total knee replacements
- Shoulder repairs, including rotator cuff repair
- Knee scopes
- Carpal tunnel repair
- Flexor lengthening of the hand
- Incision and drainage
- Ganglion cyst removal
- Trigger finger releases
- Toe amputations
- Repair of varying bone fractures
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Podiatry (Dr. Jim Lewandowski)
- Bunion repair
- Toe amputation
- Nail matrix removal
- Metatarsal correction
- Hammertoe repair
- Ulcer debridement
- Excision: fibroma, exostosis, ganglion, neuroma, heel spur, Morton's neuroma
Associate Recognition
Gold Star Award
Nicole Huffman
"Nicole Huffman has taken on the Clinical Informatics Analyst role with flying colors. Nicole has worked very hard on the educational and implementation process of the new CPOE. She has educated and informed many co-workers very patiently on the new software. Nicole has reviewed many aspects with fellow associates to ensure the smooth transition. No one likes change but with Nicole's very patient guidance she has helped put many fears at ease. Nicole has put in countless hours on this project and she is so appreciated for all of her efforts with the implementation of CPOE. Nicole has taken ownership of this project and her professionalism shines through. Thank you "
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