Surgical Services

At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, we have seven state-of-the-art operating room suites, three endoscopy procedure rooms, and one pain clinic procedure room, along with the latest in disinfection and sterilization equipment in our sterile processing department. 

Our highly experienced surgical services team consists of:

• Board-certified specialty surgeons
• Admitting, surgical and recovery nurses
• Anesthesia providers
• Surgical technologists
• Surgical first assistants
• Supportive ancillary members

We understand that no two surgeries or surgical patients are identical. Our decisions are supported by evidenced-based and individualized medicine in order to provide the highest standard of care for our patients and their families. We strive to educate patients prior to surgery to reduce anxiety and to ensure our patients have the outcomes they expect. Our operating rooms are equipped with high definition video technology, image guidance and Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology to assist in minimally invasive orthopedic procedures. 

Our surgical capabilities include:

• General surgery: Appendix removal, breast cancer surgery, gall bladder removal, hernia repairs, laparoscopic procedures
• Dental: Procedures requiring general anesthesia 
• Ear, nose and throat: Sinus surgery, myringotomy tubes, tonsillectomy, thyroidectomy
• Gynecological: Laparoscopic hysterectomy, endometrial ablation, incontinence procedures
• Minor procedures: Paracentesis, thoracentesis
• Obstetrics: C-section, tubal ligations
• Ophthalmic: Cataract removal, blepharoplasty, strabismus repair
• Orthopedic: Hip replacement, shoulder replacement, knee replacement, ACL repair, arthroscopy, bone fracture repair
• Pain clinic: Epidural injections, headache treatments, trigger point injections, radio frequency ablation, pain stimulator implantation
• Plastic surgery: Lesion removals, skin flap repairs, skin grafting
• Podiatry: Bunion removal, hammertoe repair, ankle arthroscopy, diabetic wound care
• Urology: Transvaginal tape, urethral sling procedures, bladder or kidney stone laser procedures, transurethral resection of prostate