UnityPoint Clinic Surgery - Fort Dodge
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Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Surgery Services in Fort Dodge
Find a surgeon that fits your unique needs, easily. Find a doctor or call (515) 574-6865 to connect with a member of our experienced surgical care team.
High-Quality Surgical Care
Surgical Services
Our surgeons treat many routine and complex problems, including hernia, hemorrhoids and chronic (long-term) reflux. Our general surgeons are skilled in traditional (open) and minimally invasive techniques. For certain problems, you can have outpatient surgery and be resting at home hours after treatment.
Conditions we treat include:
- Appendicitis
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hernia
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Pancreas and biliary (bile duct) disorders
- Thyroid disorders
Our surgeons specialize in breast and colon cancer care.
- Colon cancer: We offer comprehensive colon cancer care, including screening, diagnosis and treatment. Our expanding colonoscopy services give you more scheduling options to protect your health with less disruption to your day. Our surgeons can perform colon cancer surgery using tiny incisions, treating cancer effectively with less impact on your life.
- Breast cancer: We diagnose and treat cancer using the latest techniques and diagnostic tests, such as 3D mammograms. Our close partnership with UnityPoint Clinic Norma Schmoker Women's Center makes it easier for women to receive breast screening, diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services. The women's center is conveniently located near our surgery clinic.
Our vascular surgeon cares for common and complex problems affecting blood vessels outside the heart. We offer the latest care, including advanced imaging and stenting devices, to evaluate and treat conditions affecting the circulatory system, including:
- Aortic aneurysms
- Carotid stenosis
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Varicose veins
Our Providers
Ericha Worple, DO
Wound Care, General Surgery
Darren Croo, MD
General Surgery
Rose Zach, ARNP
Wound Care, General Surgery
Michael J Willerth, MD
Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine
M Laura Miegge, MD
Breast Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine