Surgical Services
St. Michael’s offers general surgical services, as well as a variety of specialty procedures.
On Staff Surgeons
- Dr. James Appelwick – Colonoscopies, General Surgery
- Dr. Joseph Boudreau – Urological Procedures
- Dr. Robert Ferrell – OB/GYN, General Surgery
- Dr. Paula Hicks – Ophthalmology
- Dr. Dan Johnson – Orthopedics
- Dr. Herb Saloum
- Dr. Mel Wallinga
- Dr. Jill Kruse
Same Day Surgical Services
- Cataract Surgery
- Colonoscopies
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopies
Coming to St. Michael’s Hospital Avera for surgery? Items to bring from home include:
- Medications
- List of allergies, especially to medications
- Personal items such as toiletries, glasses, contacts, denture supplies
- Robe and slippers
- Walking shoes
- Medicare and/or insurance card
- Living will or durable power of attorney, if desired
