When surgery is the best treatment option, the general surgeons of Coshocton Hospital Surgical Clinic bring the skill, knowledge and experience to deliver the quality level of treatment you need. This team of surgeons specializes on surgeries of the abdominal organs including the stomach, small bowel, colon, gallbladder and bile ducts; thyroid gland; and issues involving the skin, breast and soft tissue.
Most surgical procedures are performed in our surgical suites on the second floor of the hospital, but some procedures such as skin lesions, cysts, mole removal or other skin procedures may be performed in the clinic offices located in the 311 Building of Medical Services, 311 S. 15th St. in Coshocton. Our team of general surgeons includes:
Our surgeons understand each patient’s natural fears about facing surgery and strive to clearly explain each surgery or procedure in increase your understanding and calm your fears. They also work closely with the nursing staff to ease your recovery, whether you require inpatient care or a few hours of care in our outpatient unit.
General surgeries available at Coshocton Hospital include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Hernia repair
- Gallbladder
- Bowel resections
- Colonoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) – upper enoscopy to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera
- Breast surgery
- Biopsies (breast, etc.)
- Appendectomy
- Pacemaker implantation
- Vasectomies
- Emergency surgical procedures
If your physician recommends a diagnostic procedure such as a colonoscopy or biopsy, or surgery to treat an existing condition, request a referral to the surgeons of the Coshocton Hospital Surgical Clinic. You can make an appointment by calling (740) 295-3360.