Surgery

The Cherry County Hospital (CCH) Surgical Department offers you the opportunity to have your procedure or surgery right here in Valentine.

Benefits of having your surgery at CCH include:

• Recovery under the care of your own primary care provider
• The support of friends and family throughout your recovery
• Time and cost savings by avoiding travel and associated expenses
• A familiar and comfortable environment during your treatment

Procedures/Surgery:

CCH offers a variety of procedures and surgeries. Our General Surgeon, Dr. Rick Malyszek, is available for consultations and procedures. Additionally, several specialty physicians visit CCH to perform surgeries on the days they hold their specialty clinics in Valentine. If you have any questions about the procedures or surgeries available at CCH, please call our Surgery department at 402-376-2525.

The following surgical procedures are offered at CCH by our own Medical Staff:

• General Surgery: Richard Malyszek,MD,FACS
• Colonoscopy, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD):
   Richard Malyszek,MD,FACS
   Michele Mulligan-Witt,MD
• OBGYN Surgery:
   Michele Mulligan-Witt,MD
   Kelli Scheer,MD
   Madeleine Wilson,MD
   Sara Hoffschneider,MD

The following surgical procedures are offered at CCH by our specialty physicians:

• Pediatric and Special Needs Dental Surgery: Benjamin Lashley,DDS
• Eye Surgery: Shawna Collier,MD and Keegan Harkins,MD
• Orthopedic Surgery: Michael Sisk,MD
• Podiatry Surgery: Alicia Ericksen,DPM
• Urology Surgery: Nicholas Hopson,DO

Referrals:

Your primary care provider will refer you for a procedure or surgery if you both agree it is in your best interest. Scheduling will be based on the available openings in both the physician's and your schedules.

Important Information to Know If You Are Planning for a Procedure or Surgery:

• You will need to have a history and physical (H & P) examination completed 7 to 10 days prior to your surgery. Please schedule this appointment with your primary care provider.

• It is essential to discuss all medications, as well as any supplements or herbs you take, with your primary care provider in relation to your surgery. Make sure to ask if you should stop taking them, when to stop, and when it is safe to resume them.

• Communicate any allergies or past challenges you have experienced with anesthesia to the anesthesia personnel.

• Ensure that your procedure or surgery is preauthorized by your insurance company. It is advisable to contact your insurance provider to pre-certify your procedure. Document important details such as the phone number you called, the name of the representative you spoke with, the information they provided, and the date and time of the conversation. If your insurance company requests information that you do not have, please reach out to your primary care provider or CCH for assistance.

• The surgical staff at CCH will contact you the week before your procedure with specific instructions. If your availability is limited, feel free to call the Surgery department at 402-376-2525.

• It is important to provide the surgical staff with accurate contact information to prevent any delays or cancellations due to their inability to reach you.