Surgery

Welcome to the Surgery Department at Clarke County Hospital! We are honored to be the trusted surgery center for Osceola, Iowa, and the surrounding communities.

At Clarke County Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing a comfortable environment, advanced technology, and the highest standard of surgical care. Our commitment to excellence minimizes the risk of infections or complications, which is why more patients are choosing to have their procedures with us.

Our team is dedicated to ensuring every patient has a safe, successful surgical experience while making their comfort our top priority. Many of our skilled Surgery Department nurses are proud to call Clarke County home, with deep roots in the community. For them, caring for patients often means caring for friends and neighbors, adding a personal touch to every procedure.

We offer a broad range of surgical services to meet the diverse needs of our patients. Surgeries performed at Clarke County Hospital include:

General Surgeries

Mastectomies
Gallbladders
Appendix removal
Hernia repair
Skin biopsies
Colonoscopies
Gastroscopies
Breast biopsies
Liver biopsies

Orthopedic Surgeries

Knee arthroscopy
Meniscus repair
Shoulder repair and replacement
Rotator cuff repair
Decompression
Total knee and hip replacement
Orthotrauma (broken bones)
Carpal tunnel release
Trigger finger release

Specialty Surgeries

Small cyst removal
Cataracts - Dr. Matthew Rauen from Wolfe Eye Clinic
ENT procedures - Dr. Richard Rinehart
- Tongue surgery and soft pallet
- Myringotomy and Tympanoplasty
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy