Surgeons in Southern New Hampshire
Undergoing surgery can be challenging, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
At Parkland Medical Center, we take pride in providing a variety of leading-edge surgeries. Our surgeons perform comprehensive inpatient and outpatient procedures across many specialties, including gynecology, bariatrics and urology.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Comprehensive surgical care
We use the latest therapies and screening techniques to identify and treat conditions requiring surgery.
Anesthesia for surgery
Our board-certified anesthesiologists and certified nurse anesthetists offer multiple options to ensure your comfort and care during any treatment requiring anesthesia. The services we provide include:
- General anesthesia — Keeps you asleep throughout a major surgical procedure
- Monitored anesthesia — Used for short, less invasive procedures
- Regional anesthesia — Injected into the spine to numb a portion of your body
Expert surgical procedures
Our surgeons perform most procedures using minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted surgery. Your physician will work with you to determine the most appropriate surgical treatment for your condition.
Cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery
Plastic surgery refers to any surgery that reshapes or repairs body structures. Our cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive procedures include:
- Breast reconstruction
- Ear surgery
- Facial repair
- Nose surgery
- Prosthesis replacement
- Scar revision
- Tissue expansion
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery
Through our ENT program, we provide long-term relief for sinus infections caused by infected, swollen or inflamed nasal cavities.
Gastrointestinal surgery
We perform gastrointestinal surgery to treat a range of conditions affecting the digestive tract, including colorectal cancer.
General surgery
Our expert surgeons offer a wide range of general surgical procedures for disorders affecting many areas of your body.
Gynecological surgery
Gynecological surgery is one of many treatment options available through our women’s care program. Surgery is often recommended as a treatment for gynecological cancers.
Oral surgery
Our oral surgeons help with a range of diseases and injuries affecting the mouth, teeth, jaw and face. We provide advanced oral care and surgical services, including:
- Corrective jaw surgery for conditions, such as cleft lip and cleft palate
- Surgical reconstruction of inadequate bone structures
- Surgery for head and neck injuries
- Surgical procedure for sleep apnea
Orthopedic surgery
Orthopedic surgery refers to a range of operations performed on the bones and joints. Our surgeons and neurosurgeons collaborate to perform advanced spine surgery for your back and neck conditions.
Urological surgery
Our skilled urologists perform advanced urological surgery for complex and minor urinary system disorders and diseases.
Vascular surgery
Vascular surgery is an option for treating conditions affecting the veins and arteries, such as aneurysms and compression disorders.
Preparing for surgery
We work to provide the best possible care before, during and after surgery. You play an important role in making sure your admission, surgery and recovery go smoothly.
Prior to admission
After scheduling surgery, we'll arrange your in-person or telephone admission interview, as well as any diagnostic testing that may be needed. You’ll need personal identification, your insurance card and any advance directives regarding your healthcare. During your pre-admission interview, we will:
- Administer any pre-admission examinations, such as laboratory tests
- Conduct a nursing assessment and discuss any concerns you have about your care
- Gather your medical and surgical history, including your medication list
- Introduce you to anesthesia personnel and discuss your anesthesia options
- Set a time and place to arrive on your day of surgery
To reschedule your pre-admission interview, call our scheduling staff at (603) 421-2161.
Before surgery
If you need to register for an outpatient procedure ahead of time, you can visit our online portal. Be sure to follow these general guidelines, unless your primary care physician or surgeon directs you otherwise.
To prepare for your surgery:
- Bathe or shower before your procedure
- Bring containers for eyeglasses, dentures and hearing aids
- Bring your insurance cards and advance directive document, if you have one
- Don’t smoke after midnight
- Don’t apply makeup or lotions
- Leave valuables, including your wallet or purse, at home
- Make plans for someone to drive you home and stay with you for 24 hours after surgery
- Pack a small bag with what you’ll need for an overnight stay, such as pajamas and toiletries
- Remove all jewelry, body piercings and nail polish
- Stop eating and drinking at midnight the night before your surgery
- Wear comfortable clothing
Your physician will provide additional directions on preparing for your surgery. If you experience a change in your health within 24 hours of your scheduled surgery, contact your doctor immediately and notify our ambulatory care unit at (603) 421-2120. Your surgery may need to be postponed.
Guidelines for medications
If you currently take any medications, be sure to tell your doctor. They will be able to offer advice on usage prior to surgery. Typically, our instructions include:
- Continue to use inhalers at home, and bring them with you to the hospital
- Don’t take any diuretics
- Talk to you doctor about taking :
- Blood thinners
- Insulin, oral hypoglycemics or any diabetic medication on the day of surgery
- Prescribed heart, blood pressure, asthma, thyroid, seizure and pain medications
On the day of surgery
On the day of surgery, enter through the outpatient registration entrance. In the surgical waiting room, you’ll find a phone with instructions to contact the surgical department to check in. Complete the necessary forms, and then visit with your anesthesiologist if you have any questions.
After surgery
After your surgery, your physician will recap the procedure with your designated caregivers. You'll then go to a post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), where technicians will monitor your vital signs. You’ll receive intravenous therapy to replace fluids and administer medications.
As anesthesia wears off, you may experience:
- Blurred vision
- Chills
- Dry mouth
- Sounds that seem louder than normal
These are normal responses, but tell your nurse how you’re affected. Your nurse can provide medication if you’re feeling any pain.
Returning home following surgery
Your physician or nurse will determine when it’s appropriate for you to return home. Depending on your status, your physician or nurse may move you to our ambulatory care unit or a postoperative inpatient room. When you’re discharged, you’ll receive:
- Contact information for who to call with questions about your recovery
- Instructions for your follow-up appointment
- Written instructions about caring for yourself at home
After scheduling surgery, we'll arrange your in-person or telephone admission interview, as well as any diagnostic testing that may be needed. You’ll need personal identification, your insurance card and any advance directives regarding your healthcare. During your pre-admission interview, we will:
- Administer any pre-admission examinations, such as laboratory tests
- Conduct a nursing assessment and discuss any concerns you have about your care
- Gather your medical and surgical history, including your medication list
- Introduce you to anesthesia personnel and discuss your anesthesia options
- Set a time and place to arrive on your day of surgery
To reschedule your pre-admission interview, call our scheduling staff at (603) 421-2161.
If you need to register for an outpatient procedure ahead of time, you can visit our online portal. Be sure to follow these general guidelines, unless your primary care physician or surgeon directs you otherwise.
To prepare for your surgery:
- Bathe or shower before your procedure
- Bring containers for eyeglasses, dentures and hearing aids
- Bring your insurance cards and advance directive document, if you have one
- Don’t smoke after midnight
- Don’t apply makeup or lotions
- Leave valuables, including your wallet or purse, at home
- Make plans for someone to drive you home and stay with you for 24 hours after surgery
- Pack a small bag with what you’ll need for an overnight stay, such as pajamas and toiletries
- Remove all jewelry, body piercings and nail polish
- Stop eating and drinking at midnight the night before your surgery
- Wear comfortable clothing
Your physician will provide additional directions on preparing for your surgery. If you experience a change in your health within 24 hours of your scheduled surgery, contact your doctor immediately and notify our ambulatory care unit at (603) 421-2120. Your surgery may need to be postponed.
Guidelines for medications
If you currently take any medications, be sure to tell your doctor. They will be able to offer advice on usage prior to surgery. Typically, our instructions include:
- Continue to use inhalers at home, and bring them with you to the hospital
- Don’t take any diuretics
- Talk to you doctor about taking :
- Blood thinners
- Insulin, oral hypoglycemics or any diabetic medication on the day of surgery
- Prescribed heart, blood pressure, asthma, thyroid, seizure and pain medications
On the day of surgery, enter through the outpatient registration entrance. In the surgical waiting room, you’ll find a phone with instructions to contact the surgical department to check in. Complete the necessary forms, and then visit with your anesthesiologist if you have any questions.
After your surgery, your physician will recap the procedure with your designated caregivers. You'll then go to a post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), where technicians will monitor your vital signs. You’ll receive intravenous therapy to replace fluids and administer medications.
As anesthesia wears off, you may experience:
- Blurred vision
- Chills
- Dry mouth
- Sounds that seem louder than normal
These are normal responses, but tell your nurse how you’re affected. Your nurse can provide medication if you’re feeling any pain.
Returning home following surgery
Your physician or nurse will determine when it’s appropriate for you to return home. Depending on your status, your physician or nurse may move you to our ambulatory care unit or a postoperative inpatient room. When you’re discharged, you’ll receive:
- Contact information for who to call with questions about your recovery
- Instructions for your follow-up appointment
- Written instructions about caring for yourself at home