Freeman Regional Health Services

Surgery at Freeman Regional Health Services

When considering surgery for you or a member of your family, you expect the best medical care possible.  At Freeman Medical Center, the surgical team is made up of experienced professionals whose top priority is your safety, comfort and well-being. 

Dr. Dennis Glatt of Sanford Hospital is the general surgeon at Freeman Medical Center and performs surgeries and sees patients on Wednesdays.

 Dr. Glatt attended The University of South Dakota and graduated Summa Cum Laude.  He did his residency in General Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas.  He is a member of American College of Surgeons and South Dakota Medical Association among others. 

 

Types of surgeries and procedures done at Freeman Medical Center

Laparoscopic 

 Cholecystectomies (gall bladder)

  Hernias (laparoscopic or open)

  Hysterectomies

 

Other Surgeries

  Mastectomies

  Lumpectomies

  Tonsillectomies and Adenoidectomies

  Thyroidectomies

  Carpel Tunnels

 

Scopes

 Colonoscopies

  EGDs

  Cystoscopies

 

 

To Schedule Surgery

Katie Fokken, R.N. is the O.R. Supervisor and schedules all surgeries.  For questions you may call Katie at (605) 925-2121.