• SURGICAL SERVICES

  The Surgical Department at Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) offers a wide range of surgical procedures performed in a state -of-the-art facility under the expertise of General Surgeon,  Robert Ripely, MD, FASC,  Orthopedic Surgeon, Mitch Wagner, MD, PLLC, Podiatric Surgeon Tanner Moore, DPM, and Manager of Anesthesia Services, Lisa Erlinger PhD, CRNA.

  • In-Patient Surgery & Out-Patient Surgical Procedures: From broken bones and joint replacements to cancer diagnostics and colon resection; our vibrant communities can rest assured knowing that they have access to the very best in surgical services right here at home.

• All Specialty Providers have access to perform diagnostics and surgical procedures right here in Wickenburg.

According to researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor; critical access hospitals had lower rates of serious complications (6.4% vs. 13.9%)  than non-critical access hospitals when comparing four common types of surgery (appendectomy, gall bladder removal, removal of all or part of the colon and hernia repair). Read more…

General Surgical Procedures & Information

Performed under expertise of General Surgeon,  Robert Ripely, MD, FASC

• Breast Health
• Thyroid Surgery
• Colonoscopies
• Endoscopies
• Colon Cancer Surgery
• Appendectomy

• Hemorrhoidectomy –  Hemorrhoid Removal
• Laparoscopic Colon Resection
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy – gallbladder
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
• Cyst Removal
• Mole Removal

• Skin Tag Removal
• Skin Cancer 
• Skin Cancer Screening
• Tissue Biopsies
• Wound Care
• Skin Grafts

Orthopedic Surgery Procedures

Performed under expertise of Orthopedic Surgeon, Mitch Wagner, MD, PLLC,

• Arthroplasty – total joint reconstruction / replacement
• Repair of shoulder(s), knee(s), and hip(s)
• Fractures & other injuries caused by aging or accidents

Podiatric Surgery Procedures

Performed under expertise of Podiatric Surgeon Tanner Moore, DPM,

All your foot & ankle conditions can be treated right here in Wickenburg!

We see a full spectrum of common and uncommon foot and ankle problems. Some, like diabetic neuropathy, are chronic and require a lifetime of care and attention. Many, like bunions, fractures, and arthritis, are destined to worsen over time and require early intervention for the best outcomes. Even extremely common issues like Athlete’s foot, plantar fasciitis, and toenail infections require medical attention for effective relief from your symptoms.

Questions about Surgical Services? Call:  928-668-5506

This information is meant to be informative but not prescriptive. Their purpose is to provide information on diseases and processes, rather than dictate a specific form of diagnosis or treatment. The ultimate judgment regarding the propriety of any specific procedure must be made by the physician after all the circumstances are presented by the individual patient.