Surgery
About our Surgical Services
Wray Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services from routine and elective surgeries to highly specialized, life-saving procedures. Our surgeons are skilled in using the most sophisticated tools and technologies available today.
Our surgical team is dedicated to achieving the most successful outcomes and patient safety while providing the highest level of care for patients throughout their surgical experience. From pre-operative testing and patient education through post-operative care and recovery, our goal is to help patients get on their best path toward better health and healing.
da Vinci Xi Surgical System
Wray Community District Hospital is pleased to announce the recent purchase of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. The da Vinci Xi System was designed with the goal of further advancing the technology used in minimally invasive surgery. The System can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures and has been optimized for multi-quadrant surgeries in the areas of gynecology, urology, thoracic, cardiac and general surgery.
By enabling efficient access throughout the abdomen or chest, the da Vinci Xi System expands upon core da Vinci System features, including wristed instruments, 3D-HD visualization, intuitive motion, and an ergonomic design. As with all da Vinci Surgical Systems, the surgeon is 100% in control of the robotic-assisted da Vinci System, which translates his/her hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments inside the patient’s body. The Xi System’s immersive 3D-HD vision system provides surgeons a highly magnified view, virtually extending their eyes and hands into the patient.
Our Surgeons
Megan McKenna, DO
General Surgeon
John Wolz, MD
General Surgeon
James Schiefen, DO
General Surgeon
Dirk Dolbeare, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Ankle, Elbow, Foot, Fracture Care & Trauma, Hand, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Wrist
Kathleen Kollitz, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Elbow, Hand, Wrist
William Kramer, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Ankle, Foot, Knee, Fracture Care & Trauma, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Pediatric Orthopedics
Meredith Mayo, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Lynn Voss, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Ankle, Elbow, Fracture Care & Trauma, Hand, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Wrist
Oralee Ekberg, DO
Gynecology
Matt Uyemura, MD
Ophthalmology
Khashaiar Charepoo, MD
Urology
Douglas Peller, MD
ENT
Susan Krautkramer, PA-C
Orthopedic Surgery
Our Certified Registered Anesthetists Are Always On-Site
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses who administer anesthesia and other medications and monitor patients receiving and recovering from anesthesia.
CRNAs must be certified with the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), obtain a State Registered Nurse Licensure, and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure (APRN).
CRNAs at Wray Community District Hospital offer:
- Anesthesia for surgeries (general, orthopedics, ENT, gynecology, urology, ophthalmology)
- Obstetrics services including labor epidural and anesthesia for cesarean sections
- Chronic pain management including epidural steroid injections, joint injections, orthobiologics (platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow) injections
- Acute pain management, including selective nerve blocks and medication management Consultations are always available to provide optimal patient care.
The team includes:
- Val Meredith, CRNA, APRN, NBCRNA
- Benjamin Gehret, CRNA, APRN, NBCRNA
- Austin Reed, CRNA, APRN, NBCRNA
- Doreen Pecar, CRNA, APRN, NBCRNA
- Sam Sims, CRNA, APRN, NBCRNA
- Gary Kliewer, CRNA, APRN, NBCRNA
- Lauren Gerk, CRNA, APRN, NBCRNA
What do I do before surgery?
We want to make your surgery as stress-free as possible. Here’s what you should know and do before surgery to help relieve some anxiety
- ZComplete your pre-surgery consultation. If a nurse hasn’t called you within 48 hours of your surgery, call the hospital where your surgery is scheduled.
- ZAvoid tobacco, recreational drugs or alcohol for at least 24 hours before your procedure.
- ZArrange for someone to be at the hospital during your procedure and to take you home after your surgery or hospital stay.
- ZAsk someone to stay with you for at least 24 hours after your surgery.
- ZCheck with your insurance provider if you have questions about your copayment or deductible.
- ZCall your doctor if you have symptoms of a cold, the flu, a rash or any other illness or infection.
- ZDon’t eat or drink at least 6 hours before your procedure, including water, gum and throat lozenges.
What to bring to the hospital
To make sure you’re as comfortable and prepared for surgery as possible, here’s what you should bring with you to the hospital:
What do I leave at home?
To eliminate the risk of losing them, we recommend you leave valuables at home. These items include your wedding ring and other jewelry, and electronic items such as cellphones, tablets and laptops. If you need to make an insurance copayment, have the person who brings you to the hospital keep your purse or wallet while you’re in surgery.
How can I manage my pain after surgery?
Managing your pain effectively happens by knowing what to expect after your surgery ahead of time. By having this knowledge beforehand, you’ll be able to better understand and manage your pain.
Before surgery, talk to your doctor about your experience with medications, including:
Medication works best when you take it before the pain gets severe. Don’t try to grin and bear it – there is no need to tolerate severe pain, especially after surgery.
