At Heart of America Surgical Clinic, our skilled general surgeon, Dr. Ronald Skipper, along with a team of expert visiting surgeons, delivers comprehensive surgical care. Supported by a highly trained and dedicated operating room staff, we offer both general and specialized surgical services to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Surgical Services
Head & Neck
- Excision of Skin Lesions, including most lesions of nose, ear, lip and some small rotation.
- Lymph Node Excision
- Temporal Artery Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroid Needle Aspiration
Breast
- Axillary Node Dissection
- Mastectomy
- Needle Aspiration
- Open Biopsy (Standard and Needle Localized)
Abdomen / Pelvis
- Paracentesis
- Herniorrhaphy (Inguinal, Ventral, Incisional and Umbilical)
- Open Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy (Laparoscopic and Open)
- Open Common Bile Duct Exploration
- Small Bowel Reconstruction/Ileostomy
- Colectomy and Colostomy
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy and Laparotomy
- Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy
- Tubal Ligation (Laparoscopic and Open)
- Splenectomy
- Perianal / Rectal Procedures: Hemorrhoidectomy, Repair Anal Fissure, and Anal Fistula
Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Endoscopic Gastrostomy Placement (PEG Tube)
Urology
- Hydrocele Repair
- Orchiectomy
- Vasectomy
- Placement suprapubic catheter
Pain Management
Heart of America Medical Center offers pain management consultations. In these appointments, an individualized plan is designed for each patient. Through various modalities, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, fluoroscopic guided injections, and trigger point injections, we can treat a multitude of back, muscle, and joint-related conditions.
For patients suffering from headaches, we offer sphenopalatine ganglion blocks (SPG blocks) which is a nerve block procedure to stop pain transmission to the nerve. Occipital nerve blocks are another successful option. Injections of steroids into regions of the greater occipital nerve are used to treat chronic headaches.
Our goal for every patient is to optimize their pain management, their functionality, and improve their overall quality of life.
Other
- Abscess I & D / Debridement
- Wound Care
- Burn Care, including Skin Graft
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Central Venous Catheter / Port-a-cath Placement
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Major Amputations of Leg, Foot and Digit
- Pilonidal Cyst Repair
- Toenail Removal
- Trauma Care
- Foreign Body Removal
- Excision all types of Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Lesions
If you have any questions about a procedure that is not listed please contact Heart of America Surgical Clinic by calling
Before Surgery
At the time your surgery is scheduled, your surgeon or a member of the surgery clinic staff will give you preoperative instructions.
The day before your procedure, a surgical nurse will call to:
- Tell you what to expect
- Answer questions
- Give you your check-in time and estimated time of discharge
It is very important to tell the staff exactly what medications you are taking at home. Some medications need to be stopped before the surgery and others need to be continued. Please remember to bring all your medications with you when you come to the hospital for surgery, or you can make a list of them by using This Downloadable Form.
Questions are always welcome. During regular office hours, please call our surgery clinic assistant at (701) 776-7000.
After normal business hours, please call (701) 776-5261 option 5 and ask to have a surgery nurse paged.
After Surgery
Most procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, which means you will return home the same day of your surgery. When you are discharged you will be given a post-surgery instruction sheet outlining what you should and should not do when you get home.
If you have any post-surgery concerns or questions, please call (701) 776-5261 option 5.
Meet our Surgical Team
Your well-being is our top priority, and we strive to deliver exceptional outcomes through a personalized approach tailored to your individual needs. Trust our skilled team to provide the best care possible, with the latest technologies and techniques, all in a setting that values your comfort and recovery.
