Surgery

Phone: (985) 795-4326

Anesthesia Manager: Lisa Brooks, CRNA

Manager: Michelle Crawford, RN

Inpatient and Outpatient Procedures

The services provided by the surgery department are:

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General surgery with Dr. Nicholson - Monday through Friday (795-4208): Endoscopy (EGD, TC).

All Laparoscopic procedures (Appendectomy, Gallbladder, Ventral Hernia, Incisional Hernia, Colon Resections, Diagnostic Laparoscopy)

Open Procedures (Ingunial Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Colon Resections, Sleenectomy, Gastrectomy)
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Port-A-Caths

Hemorrhoidectomy/Banding

Pilonidal Cyst Excision

I&D Abscess

Ecx. Of Lesions

Decubitus Debridements
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Eye Surgery with Dr. Bessent - Thursday (839-5633): Cataract Procedures

Urological procedures with Dr. Kidd - Thursday (839-5516): Cystoscopy, Circumcision, Meatotomy, Hydrocele

Procedures with Dr. Booth - Friday (839-4209): Endoscopy (EGD, TC)

Radiological procedures (795-4336) - ESI, Facet Injections

The mission of Riverside Medical Center is to provide high quality health care services in a safe, compassionate and cost efficient environment to the residents of Washington Parish and the surrounding areas.

Riverside Medical Center in partnership with its medical staff and the community will continue to provide resources for education, diagnosis, treatment, and referral in the appropriate settings. We will work toward additional high quality services through an integrated network of local and regional health care providers, thus enhancing the financial viability of the hospital. Riverside Medical Center will continue to seek improvement in systems, services and technology.

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1900 Main Street, Franklinton, Louisiana 70438 | (985) 839-4431

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