Search Results

Memorial has a very active same day surgery department, with a well qualified staff, regularly doing surgeries in the areas of orthopedics, urology, ENT, podiatry, cataracts and general surgery. Our surgical department includes two large surgical suites and a procedure room. GENERAL SURGERY: • Amputation • Appendectomy • Artery biopsy • Axillary dissection • Biopsy • Bowel resection surgery • Breast biopsy • Breast mass excisions • Circumcision • Closure of stoma • Colonoscopy • Colostomy • EGD (scope to look into the stomach) • Excision of lumps and bumps, ganglions, cysts • Exploratory abdominal surgery • Feeding tubes • Fine needle aspiration thyroid biopsy • Fistulectomy • Foreign body removal • Gallbladder surgery • Hemorrhoid treatment/surgery • Hernia surgery – Hiatal, Incisional, Inguinal, Umbilical, Ventral) • Hydrocelectomy • Incision and Drainage (lesions, Peritonsilar abscess) • Insertion Port-a Cath • Laceration repair • Low anterior resection • Lymph node biopsy and excision • Mass excision • Mastectomy • Muscle biopsy • Paracentesis • Parotidectomy • Sentinal Node mapping biopsy • Sigmoidoscopy • Skin graft • Spleenectomy • Thoracentesis • Thyroidectomy • Vasectomy • Wound vac application PAIN INTERVENTION • Blood patch • Cervical facet epidural steroid injection • Epidural steroid injections • Medial branch nerve block – back and neck injection • Sacro iliac joint injection • Radio frequency ablation for back and neck injections • Femoral nerve branch block OPHTHALMOLOGY • Cataracts • Excision eyelid lesion ORTHOPEDICS • Hand surgery – joint arthroplasty/open reduction internal fixation of metacarpal • Bicep tendon repair • Carpal tunnel repairs • Ulnar nerve transposition in arm • Tendon and nerve repair finger/thumb • Patella surgery • Tennis elbow debridement • Arthroscopies – elbow, knee and shoulder • Excision of ganglions and cyst • Wrist surgery • Achilles tendon repair • Dupuytren’s contracture • Deque OTOLARYNGOLOY (ENT) • Deep Cervical Lymph node biopsy • Sinus balloon dilatation • Septoplasty (Sinus surgery) • Thyroidectomy • Myringotomy (ear tubes) • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy • Laryngoscopy • Nasal endoscopy • Uvulectomy • Rhinoplasty • Tracheostomy • Frenulectomy • Excision facial lesion • Fine needle aspiration thyroid biopsy • Ear lobe repair PODIATRY • Amputation of digit • Arthroplasty • Bunionectomy • Ganglion, cyst excision • Excision exostosis • Foreign body removal • Hardware removal • Hammer toe repair

An electrocardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG, is a simple test that detects and records the electrical activity of the heart. It is used to detect and locate the source of heart problems. An EKG shows how fast the heart is beating. It shows the heart’s rhythm (steady or irregular) and where in the body the heartbeat is being recorded. It also records the strength and timing of the electrical signals as they pass through each part of the heart. EKGs are used to evaluate signs and symptoms that could indicate heart problems. Many heart problems change the electrical “signature” of the heart in distinct ways. EKG recordings of this electrical signature can help reveal these heart problems. During an EKG, electrical signals in the heart are detected by electrodes placed on the skin. A machine records them on graph paper or displays them on a screen. An EKG is painless and harmless, and usually takes about 10 minutes to complete. Special EKG tests are done to detect certain kinds of heart symptoms, such as those that are present for only a few minutes out of the day, or that happen only while a person is exercising.

Cryosurgery is a technique for removing skin lesions that primarily involve the surface of the skin, such as warts, seborrheic keratosis (noncancerous skin growth), or actinic keratosis (A rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by years of sun exposure.). Liquid nitrogen needs to be applied long enough to freeze the affected skin. By freezing the skin, a blister is created underneath the lesion. Ideally, as the new skin forms underneath the blister, the abnormal skin on the roof of the blister peels off. Occasionally, if the lesion is very thick (such as a large wart), only the surface is blistered off. The base or residual lesion may need to be frozen at another visit. Talk to your physician about it. To schedule an evaluation with a Memorial Hospital Provider contact one of our Rural Health Clinic Locations.

Primary indications for punch biopsies include suspicious skin growths and lesions. These include melanoma, carcinomas and various bullous or inflammatory skin conditions. Small pieces of skin from any part of the body are removed using a tube-shaped tool. It is rotated through the skin to the subcutaneous fat. The specimens obtained are sent for microscopic and histopathological examination, or bacterial and/ or viral cultures. While punch biopsies are capable of showing the full thickness of lesions, they are limited in terms of how much width they are able to display with respect to the specimen obtained. This limitation is crucial in the staging and prognosis of malignant lesions. Talk to your physician about it. To schedule an evaluation with a Memorial Hospital Provider contact one of our Rural Health Clinic Locations.

We’re dedicated to healing wounds, preventing lower limb loss and optimizing outcomes for our patients. If you or a loved one has a wound that is of concern or is not healing properly, we encourage you to visit the wound center for an evaluation. A wound that is not healing properly may be complicated by underlying conditions such as diabetes, circulation problems or previous radiation treatment. Sometimes, the simplest of wounds can turn into a significant problem because the body’s normal healing process is affected. Other types of hard-to-heal wounds result from pressure, trauma or infection. Non-healing wounds can have serious health consequences and may adversely affect your quality of life. Types of Wounds Treated As a comprehensive wound healing center, we specialize in the treatment of all types of non-healing and difficult-to-heal wounds including: • Diabetic foot ulcers • Venous ulcers • Pressure ulcers • Non-healing, surgical wounds • Arterial/ischemic ulcers • Traumatic wounds • Infected wounds • Crush injuries • Compromised flaps or grafts Wound Care Specialist: Dr. Margret DeGuzman Contact Us Please contact Memorial Hospital at 618-826-4583 to learn more about how we can help you or a loved one.

Memorial has three cardiologists and a nurse practitioner who provide care at the Specialty Clinic. Dr. John Groll specializes in cardiology and subspecializes in diagnostic and interventional cardiology. He has been a member of the Memorial Hospital Specialty Staff since 1998 and is on staff at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. ​Dr. Groll holds outpatient clinics at Memorial Hospital on Wednesdays. Physician referrals are required. Dr. Gangadhar R. Malasana joined the Memorial Hospital Specialty Staff in 2018 and his Nurse Practitioner, Caitlin Edwards joined in 2021. Both are providers at Prairie Cardiovascular located in Carbondale, IL. Dr. Malasana specializes in cardiology and subspecializes in interventional, structural heart disease. Dr. Malasana and Edwards hold outpatient clinics at Memorial Hospital on Mondays. Caitlin Edwards is a member of Dr. Gangadhar Malasana's team with Prairie Cardiovascular. She is a graduate of Indiana State University, Indianapolis, Indiana where she received her Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians, and American Association of Critical Care Nurses. In addition to providing specialty services at Memorial Hospital, Cailtin's primary practice, Prairie Cardiovascular, is located in Carbondale, Illinois. To learn more about our specialists call Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic at (618) 826-4581 ext. 1366 Memorial Hospital's Therapy & Sports Rehab Center works with patients who need cardiac rehabilitation. To learn more about the services they provide call 618-826-4588.

Contraceptive implants are a long-term birth control option for women. A contraceptive implant is a flexible plastic rod about the size of a matchstick that is placed under the skin of the upper arm. It releases a low, steady dose of a progestational hormone. One reason the birth control implant is so effective is that it’s easy to use. Advantages include: • one of the highest levels of effectiveness of all contraceptives • no need to worry about birth control for three years • fertility returns as soon as the implant is removed • appropriate for women who can’t use birth control that contains estrogen Talk to your physician about it. To schedule an evaluation with a Memorial Hospital Provider contact one of our Rural Health Clinic Locations.

Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center will be opening May 1, 2024. Rehabilitation programs at the center will provide comprehensive care to patients with heart and lung conditions. Through the program, individuals are given a structured program that includes education, counseling, and exercise to strengthen their lungs and heart. Participants in the program have access to various tools and a full support system to help them recover. The new rehabilitation center is on the lower level of the main hospital. The state-of-the-art facility features top-of-the-line exercise and weight training equipment with space for group sessions. Under the supervision of Dr. John Groll, Cardiologist, each patron has a complete team of professionals - trained registered nursing staff, a dietitian nutritionist, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, and social worker - supervising them through the program and helping them to reach their recovery goals. The professional rehab staff monitor all exercise sessions to ensure safety and progress. Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Individuals who have had a serious cardiac condition, as listed below, can benefit from cardiac rehab. • Heart attack (in the past 12 months) • Heart bypass surgery • Stable angina or stable chest pain • Stent placement, angioplasty • Valve replacement or repair • Heart transplant • And other heart conditions Talk to your provider about whether your condition qualifies. Following a cardiac condition, your caregiver or provider will recommend actions you can take to improve your recovery. After discharge, managing these actions on your own can be challenging. In a cardiac rehabilitation program, individuals have a support team to help them remain accountable to improve their physical fitness, minimize cardiac symptoms and reduce their risk of heart problems in the future. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Individuals who have chronic lung disease which causes shortness of breath can benefit from pulmonary rehab. The program helps increase activity tolerance and improve strength, endurance, and flexibility. The program may benefit people with the following conditions: • Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) • Persistent post COVID-19 symptoms • Asthma • Bronchiectasis • Cystic fibrosis • Emphysema • Lung transplant • Pulmonary fibrosis • An exposure to inhalants that may have caused chronic lung symptoms Talk to your provider about whether your condition qualifies.

Dr. Tong Zhu specializes in pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation and holds outpatient clinics at Memorial Hospital's Specialty Clinic on Tuesdays. CONDITIONS EVALUATES: • Neck and Back Pain - Degenerative disc disease - Herniated disc - Facet joint syndrome - Radiculopathy /Sciatica - Spinal stenosis - Failed back syndrome • Nerve-Related Pain: - Complex regional pain syndrome - Peripheral neuropathy - Postherpetic neuralgia • Joint And Muscle Pain: - Joint pain: Arthritis in major joints such as the hip, knee and shoulder - Vertebral compression fractures - Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain - Pelvic pain - Myofascial pain • In Office Injections: - Trigger point injection - Knee/shoulder injection - Bursa injection To learn more about our specialists call Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic at (618) 826-4581 ext. 1366

Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, is a method of obtaining images from inside the human body through the use of high-frequency sound waves. The reflected sound wave echoes are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image. Ultrasound is a useful way of examining many of the body's internal organs, including but not limited to the heart, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys and bladder. Because ultrasound images are captured in real time, they can show movement of internal tissues and organs and enable physicians to see blood flow and heart valve functions. This can help in diagnosing a variety of heart conditions and assessing damage after a heart attack or other illness. Ultrasound remains the procedure of choice for expectant mothers. Using ultrasound during pregnancy: During ultrasound, high-frequency sound waves pass through the mother’s body and her baby’s. You can’t hear the sound waves, but the ultrasound equipment can. It converts them to a visual image on a monitor, allowing expectant parents and the physician to “see” the baby inside the uterus. Ultrasounds can screen for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), is a condition in which the lining of the blood vessel called the aorta is enlarged within the abdomen. Abdominal aortic aneurysms pose a threat because they are usually silent until a medical emergency occurs. During abdominal ultrasound If you are having an abdominal ultrasound during pregnancy or to diagnose an abdominal condition, you will lie down on the exam- nation table and a layer of gel or oil will be applied to your abdomen so the sound waves more easily reach your baby. Then the transducer, a device that produces and receives the sound waves and sends them to a computer, is slowly moved back and forth over your abdomen. The sound waves are used to create a picture called a sonogram, which can be viewed on a TV monitor. The procedure is painless and takes less than half an hour.

Dr. Samuel Medaris provides ENT specialty clinic hours at Memorial Hospital on Fridays and utilizes the Same Day Surgery department for procedures. He specializes in Ear, Nose and Throat/Otolaryngology. To learn more about our specialists call Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic at (618) 826-4581 ext. 1366

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Robert Bell and nurse practitioner Robert Deaton, provide Orthopedic Specialty Clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dr. Bell performs consults for general orthopaedics, specializing in hand surgery and upper extremity conditions. To learn more about our specialists call Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic at (618) 826-4581 ext. 1366