Quality
- Our surgical team includes distinguished physicians and dedicated nurses with specialized skills and certifications who provide our patients with expert care.
- Our surgical team is trained and experienced in the use of the most current techniques, including minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures and robotic assisted procedures.
Safety
- Patient safety is paramount at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
- More than 10,000 diverse surgical procedures are performed at Ottumwa Regional Health Center each year.
Convenience
- Our central scheduling office takes the hassle out of making appointments and scheduling pre-admission tests.
- Our multidisciplinary team will seamlessly provide any related follow-up care or support associated with your recovery.
Comfort
- Our pre-admission process ensures that you will have an opportunity to ask a knowledgeable surgical nurse any questions that you may have prior to the day of your surgery.
- On the day of your procedures, you will be greeted by members the surgical team. The focus of the team is to ensure the safety and quality of your care.
- You will receive personalized care and attention because everyone at Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to making your visit as pleasant, stress-free and comfortable as possible.
Our Surgical Facilities
- Five modern operating suites
- Twenty-one bay one day surgery unit
- Three gastrointestinal procedure rooms
- A fully equipped post-anesthesia care unit equipped with high-definition monitors
- A comfortable, spacious waiting area
- Robotic technology
Types of procedures
- Cardiac catheterization
- Dental
- ENT
- Gastroenterology
- General Surgery
- Gynecology
- OB-C-section
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic
- Podiatry
- Urology
- Vascular
Meet the Surgeons:
Gynecology Robotic Assisted Surgery Dental Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT) Gastroenterology
Cardiology Pain Management Orthopedics Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Edward Ortell, D.O.
Jeffrey Bittner, M.D.
Eric Garner, M.D.
Brandy JeanSimon, M.D.
Steve Johnson, D.O.
Jeffrey Bittner, M.D.
Eric Garner, M.D.
Mahmoud Alameddine, MD
Gregory Vannucci, DDS
Kurt Anderson, M.D.
Jeffrey Brannen, D.O.
Podiatry
Bruce Fridinger, DPM
Gary Gansen, DPM
David Wanner, DPM
Muhammed Shittu, MD
Spas Kotev, M.D.
Mudassir Malik, M.D.
Tim Miller, M.D.
Bradley Scott, D.O.
Nathan Nicholson, MD
Reid Turner, MD
Ryan Vincent, MD