Outreach Services
Specialty Outreach Services
SPECIALTY OUTREACH SERVICES — We offer a wide array of specialty services on our campus for the convenience of our patients and our endeavor to keep health care close to home. These services are available at various times throughout the month. For further information, please call our Outreach Coordinator Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 320/839-4120.
Chemotherapy Ortonville Area Health Services offers chemotherapy services on a daily basis. Our chemotherapy suite offers a comfortable environment for the Monday - Friday program and licensed staff provides the program.
Surgery Ortonville Area Health Services can provide surgery in your hometown for such procedures as laparoscopic gallbladder, hernias, colon surgeries, and many more. Varicose vein problems and consultations are also available for vascular problems such as aortic aneurysms and lower leg problems. Surgical procedures are provided by Rob Kruger, M.D., from Affiliated Medical Center in Willmar, MN.
Cardiology Leonard Nordstrom, M.D. and Dr. Mark Haugland are from Park Nicollet Clinic in St. Louis Park, MN. They provide at least twice monthly outreach cardiology clinics at Ortonville Area Health Services providing care for "matters of the heart". They prescribe and set up treatments for chest pain, heart murmurs, blood pressure, angiograms and stress tests. Dr. Nordstrom and Dr. Haugland also provide follow-up care for heart attack patients.
Urology The urologist, Kevin Unger, M.D., specializes in urinary problems, bladder and prostate problems. Dr. Unger's home office is in Affiliated Medical Center in Willmar, MN.
Podiatry The podiatrist "de-feets" your foot problems. He provides treatment for those toenails, heel and ankle problems. Steven Saccoman, M.D. of Willmar, MN is our outreach podiatrist that offers services at OAHS.
Orthopaedics Our "bone doctors". These doctors diagnose and treat broken bones, arthroscopy procedures, total joint replacement (knee, shoulder and hips). Our outreach orthopaedic specialists are based at Northeast Orthopaedic Center in Watertown, South Dakota and Slayton, Minnesota. They provide weekly outreach visits in Ortonville alternating between Dr. Michael Vener and Dr. Anthony Nwakama.
Neurology This specialist provides treatment and recommendation for neurologic disorders such as seizures, strokes and Parkinson's. Lawrence Jedlicka, M.D., neurologist from a private clinic in Princeton, MN, also provides nerve conduction studies for arm and leg pain.
GI GI is short for Gastro-Intestinal disorders. Two different outreach specialists provide this service at Ortonville Area Health Services: Peter Meier, M.D.. and Rob Kruger, M.D.. . Dr. Meier is based at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, MN and Dr. Kruger is based in Affiliated Medical Center, Willmar, MN.The specialists provide colonoscopies (exam of the colon) and UGI endoscopy (exam of esophagus and stomach).
ENT Our "heads up doc" is Dr. Kenneth Rogotzke, M.D., from Lake Area ENT and Allergy, Watertown, SD. He diagnoses and treats ears, nose and throat problems such as recurrent ear infections, sinus problems, hearing problems, hoarse voice. He also provides allergy consults and skin cancer identification and removal. Many of his surgeries can be performed at OAHS.
Ophthalmology The ophthalmology specialty offers consultation, exams and surgical procedures for eye ailments including glaucoma, cataracts and eye infections and injuries. Our specialists are Curtis Wischmeier, M.D., based in Aberdeen, SD at the Ophthalmology Associate Clinic and Dr. Melvin Clark, based in Alexandria, MN. Visits are provided at least monthly by one or both of the specialists.
Oncology An oncologist is a cancer specialist who diagnoses and prescribes treatment such as chemotherapy and/or radiation for patients with cancer. Many chemotherapy treatments can be given right here at OAHS. Preston Steen, M.D. from Meritcare, Fargo, ND, provides at least monthly oncology specialty clinics at OAHS.
Obstetrics/Gynecology An OB/GYN specialist provides care and treatment for women and those who are obstetrical patients. The specialist recommends treatment and/or surgery for gynecological (female) problems. Some surgical procedures can be performed at OAHS. Dr. Benson will also follow the obstetrical patient through the nine months of pregnancy. The OB/GYN specialist at OAHS is Kevin Benson, M.D. from Bartron Clinic, Watertown, SD.
Nephrology With the addition of the Dialysis Center at Ortonville Area Health Services, we also have two nephrologists that provide outreach services to our patients. These nephrologists are Dr. Larry Burris from Sioux Valley Clinic in Sioux Falls, SD and Dr. Edward Zawada from the North Central Kidney Institute in Sioux Falls, SD.
Psychology A psychologist provides care for those seeking guidance in dealing with some of life's challenges and is on-site in our hospital facility one day per week. Dr. John Husted is based in Alexandria, Minnesota. Physician referrals are not needed and appointments can be made directly through Dr. Husted's Alexandria office by calling (320) 763-9984.
Audiology An audiologist makes twice monthly visits to Ortonville Hospital to provide hearing services. Gina Kontz's scope of practice includes hearing exams and ordering/testing of hearing aid devices. Physician referrals are not needed and appointments can be made through the Madison Lutheran Home Audiology department by calling (320) 598-7556.
GRIEF CENTER/COUNSELING The Grief Center provides one-on-one counseling to persons of all ages who may be experiencing grief and loss.Brenda Wiese, Grief Center Coordinator, is the counselor for this service. Appointments can be made through the Rice Hospice Grief Center , Willmar, MN by calling his office at 320-231-4714.
