Surgery in Monticello
Expert Surgeons for Complex Procedures
When you require surgery, it is important you find a facility that meets
all your needs, including the best-individualized care, technology, and
dedicated follow-up. Kirby Medical Center is committed to these ideals.
General and specialty surgery at our facility are performed by only the
best, highly-trained team members.
At Kirby Medical Center, we don’t believe Piatt County residents
should have to travel long distances for complex surgical care. That’s
why we’ve partnered with a wide variety of surgical specialists
to offer the following surgeries you need, right here at home:
Meet Dr. Pandit
“As a general surgeon at Kirby, I’m passionate about using
my years of medical experience to provide each patient with the best care.”
Amrita Pandit brings nearly 10 years of experience in medicine to her new
position as a board-certified general surgeon with Kirby Medical Center.
Before joining the Kirby team, Dr. Pandit was a trauma and acute care
specialist, as well as a general surgeon, at Carle Foundation Hospital.
Dr. Pandit is passionate about providing the best general surgery services
to her patients, including minimally invasive surgeries.
SCHOOLS ATTENDED
- University of Vermont School of Medicine, Danbury
- Hospital, Danbury, CT; general surgery residency
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi, Maharastra, India; Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- SERVICES OFFERED
- Hernia Surgery and Repair
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Appendectectomy
- Other Minimally Invasive Surgeries
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Outpatient Surgeries
Each surgery staging room is private and meets today's contemporary
standards for uncompromising patient care and comfort. The majority of
surgeries performed at Kirby Medical Center are same day surgery or limited
stay procedures. Outpatients typically return home the same day they receive
their procedure.
Our outpatient surgery program includes a private special procedures suite
for a variety of common operations such as colonoscopies and endoscopies.
Please contact your physician if you are interested in taking advantage
of our safety program focused on patient comfort and convenience.
Preparing for an Operation
To ensure your operation goes smoothly and can be performed without delay,
ask your doctor for a written list of instructions on what you can do
to prepare. Most operations require a brief period of fasting. Generally,
if you have an operation schedule you should stop eating and drinking
by midnight the night before, but these times vary depending on the procedure.
Wear loose fitting clothes and do not bring any valuables with you. Bring
your insurance card and a photo ID. Most importantly, ask your doctor
any questions or concerns you have about the operation. It is normal to
feel anxious before an operation, but you have a right to know about any
details that can make you feel more confident.
To learn more about surgery at Kirby Medical Center, call (217) 762-1680.
For more information on surgery and visiting specialists, please see this
brochure.