Surgical Services

Summit Medical Center is recognized for the quality healthcare provided to the individuals and families in our communities. Over 6,000 procedures are completed in our hospital every year.

Highly skilled and experienced surgeons, nurses and other specially trained staff are part of the I SERVE environment of Summit Medical Center. With 70 surgeons representing ten specialties, it is our goal to meet the needs of the surrounding region with compassion and excellence.

Surgical Specialties at Summit Medical Center include:

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
General Surgery
Gastroenterology Services
Gynecological Surgery
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedic Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Neurosurgery
Urologic Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

Not long ago, surgery used to be an invasive procedure that required large incisions, heavy doses of anesthesia and pain medication, and long hospital stays.

Now, many of our surgical procedures may be done with a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical technique. This enables our surgeons to perform entire surgeries through tiny incisions while decreasing pain, minimizing scarring, and allowing for a speedier recovery and return to normal routine. The ability to see inside the body has been made possible through advanced video imaging technology and improved instrumentation. Surgeons are able to perform complex procedures by watching the movements of the instruments inside the body on video monitors in the Operating Room.

Types of minimally invasive surgeries offered at Summit Medical Center include:

General Surgery
Gastroenterology Surgery
Neurosurgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Urologic Surgery

Preparing for Surgery

Millions of Americans will undergo surgery each year. It is important for patients to be informed about the surgery being recommended. All surgeries have risks and benefits which you should familiarize yourself with before deciding whether the procedure is right for you. It is important to remember that a well-informed patient tends to be more satisfied with the outcome or results of a procedure than a patient who has been less actively involved in their plan of treatment. Click here for a list of question to ask your physician before surgery.