Surgical
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
*On-call services available for emergencies
Contact Information
Nemaha County Hospital participates in the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Initiative.
Nemaha County Hospital provides a large variety of different specialties to meet our patients’ needs. We have an experienced and dedicated surgical team ready to work alongside our specialists to achieve optimum patient outcomes. Please contact your primary care provider for a referral.
Anesthesia
Anesthesia is provided by our team of experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Our CRNAs provide all types of anesthesia including Local, Monitored Care Anesthesia (MAC), and General Anesthesia.
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Josh Evans with Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates – https://www.midwestgi.com
Dr. Evans comes the second Tuesday of every month and performs a procedure-only clinic (no consultations or office visits). Procedures include:
- Colonoscopies
- Upper Endoscopies (EGD)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopies
Obstetric Gynecological
Dr. Frank DeVries with Omaha OB/GYN Associates, P.C. – https://www.omahaobgyn.com
Dr. DeVries comes the first and third Mondays of every month. Procedures performed include:
- Sterilization Procedures
- Hysterectomies (partial and total)
- Bladder and Bowel Prolapse Repair
- D&C's
- Hysteroscopies with Thermal Ablations
- Diagnostic Laparoscopies
- LEEP Procedures
Ophthalmology
Dr. John Liu with Omaha Eye and Laser Institute – www.omahaeye.com
Dr. Liu comes the third Thursday of every month. Cataract evaluations will be performed in the outpatient clinic prior to scheduling surgery. Procedures include:
- Cataract Extraction with Intraocular Lens Implant
- Laser Capsulotomies
- Other minor eye procedure
Orthopedic
Dr. Adam Streit with OrthoMidwest (no referral required) – www.orthomidwest.org
Dr. David Clare with Nebraska Orthopedic Center – www.nebraskaortho.com
Dr. Keith Lawson with Nebraska Orthopedic Center – www.nebraskaortho.com
Dr. Streit comes every Wednesday, Dr. Clare comes every other Monday, and Dr. Lawson comes every other Friday. Procedures performed include, but are not limited to:
- Trigger Fingers
- Carpal Tunnel Surgeries
- Ganglion Cysts Excisions
- Knee Arthroscopies and Repairs
- Shoulder Arthroscopies and Repairs
- Open and Closed Reductions of Fractures
- Other minor orthopedic procedures
Urologist
Dr. Tara Kirkpatrick with Urology P.C. – www.lincolnurologypc.com
Dr. Kirkpatrick comes the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Procedures include, but are not limited to:
- Flexible Cystoscopies with biopsies and/or fulguration if indicated
- Flexible Cystoscopies with Ureteral Stent Placement, Exchange, or Removal
- Flexible Cystoscopies with Botox Injections
- UroLifts
- Suprapubic Tube Placement
- Hydrocelectomy
- Peripheral Nerve Evaluations
- Interstim Placement
Ear, Nose and Throat
Dr. Patrick Farrell with ENT Specialists P.C. – www.omahaent.com
Dr. Farrell comes the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Procedures include:
- Tonsillectomies
- Adenoidectomies
- Ear Tubes
- Sinus Surgeries
General Surgeon
Dr. Stephen Nagengast with General Surgery Associates – www.gsalincoln.com
Dr. Nagengast comes every Monday. Procedures include, but are not limited to:
- Hernia Repairs
- Gall Bladder Removal
- Bowel Resections
- Breast Biopsies
- Mastectomies
- Breast Lumpectomies with or without axillary node dissection
- Hemorrhoidectomies
- Appendectomies
- Pilonidal Cyst Excisions
- Port Placements
- Cyst Excisions
- Lipoma Excisions
- Other minor surgeries
Podiatrist
Dr. Steven Meinhold P.C. – www.wekeepnebraskawalking.com
Dr. Meinhold comes the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Procedures include, but are not limited to:
- Bunion Repairs
- Hammer Toe Corrections
- Arthroplasties
- Joint Fusions
- Plantar Fascia Releases
- Other minor surgeries
Neurosurgery
Dr. Daniel Tomes with The Nebraska Neurosurgery Group – www.nebraskaneurosurgery.net
Dr. Tomes generally comes once a month on varying Fridays. Procedures include, but are not limited to:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injections
- Carpal Tunnel Releases
- Pain Injections