Welcome to Palo Alto County Health System

Our Services

Surgery Department

Scheduled Surgery
Available Monday - Friday as scheduled through surgeon

Emergency Surgery
24 hours a day, seven days per week

  • General Surgery - Including obstetrical/gynecological and laparoscopic
  • Ophthalmology - Cataract and Laser procedures
  • Otolaryngology
  • Urology
  • Orthopedic - Arthroscopic and minor extremity cases
  • Podiatry

Surgery Scheduling
Surgery is scheduled through a surgeon as needed

Pre-Admission Teaching
Pre-Admission Teaching is encouraged for all surgery patients. PACH Nursing staff provides pre-operative teaching and patient assessment.

Anesthesia
Coverage provided by Northwest Iowa Anesthesia, Inc.