Surgical Services
Skilled, Compassionate and Pro-active Patient Care.
Cortland Regional Medical Center focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare. CRMC has an extensively trained and dedicated Perioperative staff that provides a wide range of outpatient procedures and surgeries.
Surgeries/Procedures can involve diagnosing a disease (breast biopsy), treating an injury (broken ankle), mending a condition (cataract removal), or preventing illness through early detection (colon cancer).
Attentive Patient Care from Preadmission to Discharge
Prior to surgeries/procedures at CRMC, patients undergo a Preadmission Testing (PATs) process. Patients will meet with Perioperative staff face-to-face. Necessary blood work or other tests may be done during this visit. An introduction to the Unit will help the patient get comfortable with their surroundings.
After the surgery/procedure, the patient is closely monitored in preparation for discharge or admission.
Access to Expert Medical Professionals and the Latest Surgical Advancements
Many Perioperative staff members seek out new procedures and equipment, in order to provide the latest and improved treatment for our patients and our community. The Surgical staff constantly undergoes training in the latest surgical technology.
A Patient’s Loved Ones are a Top Priority
Our Perioperative staff at CRMC appreciates how a patient’s family and friends can be apprehensive as their loved one undergoes surgery or a procedure. At CRMC we assign a volunteer to keep the patient’s loved ones informed of the patient’s status while they wait in the Surgical/Procedure waiting area.
CRMC Specializes in Numerous Surgeries & Procedures
The following procedures and surgeries are available at CRMC. For a complete listing of our surgeons, please visit our
Physician Directory.
General Surgery
General Surgery at CRMC includes but is not limited to; removal of the gallbladder (Laparoscopic primarily), repair of many types of hernias, all types of biopsy procedures and cyst removals, insertion of pacemakers and intravenous devices (for chemotherapy), appendectomies, bowel resections and breast surgeries. To learn more visit
Regional Medical Practice-Surgery.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery at CRMC includes but is not limited to; knee and shoulder arthroscopies, hand surgeries (Carpal Tunnel), knee and hip replacements for degenerative bone disease and sports related injuries such as ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) repairs and meniscal tear repairs. Treatment and correction or multiple types of broken bones are included in this service. To learn more visit
Regional Medical Practice-Orthopedics.
ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Surgery
ENT Surgery at CRMC includes treatment of:
- Thyroid diseases
- Hearing and balance disorders
- Chronic sinus conditions
- Head and neck tumors
- Ear infections
- Pediatric care, including bronchoscopes and tonsillectomies
- Facial trauma
New at CRMC...
Balloon Sinuplasty: Cutting Edge Sinus Surgery Without the Cutting
Patients suffering from chronic sinusitis now have a safe, painless, minimally invasive option to traditional sinus surgery. Sinusitis is one of the most common chronic health problems in the U.S., afflicting 37 million Americans each year. Patients suffer headaches, congestion, fatigue and other symptoms. This condition significantly impacts an individual’s physical, functional, and emotional quality of life. 80% of patients can be treated with mediation therapy. The remaining 20% may require surgery, which can be painful (bone and cartilage removal), risky (performed within millimeters of the eyes and brain), and have an uncomfortable recovery.
Now there is a third option: the Balloon Sinuplasty system by Acclarent. It is safe, painless, and minimally invasive. A thin guide wire equipped with a tiny balloon is threaded into the nostrils up to the area of blockage. The surgeon inflates the balloon just enough to open the passageway. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes and is done as outpatient surgery at CRMC, so the patient is home the same day! Balloon sinuplasty is clinically proven with studies showing that its results are equal to or better than traditional surgery.
We are pleased to have otolaryngologist Dr. Manoj Kumar on our medical staff. To learn more about Balloon Sinuplasty and other aspects of ENT care for the entire family, visit
Cortland ENT.
Urologic Surgery
Urology surgery at CRMC includes but is not limited to, kidney stone removal with LASER treatment , insertion of stents, bladder biopsies, kidney removals, prostate removals or treatment with Cryo therapy and reduction of prostate tissue using LASER treatment, and multiple procedural options for urinary incontinence
OB/GYN (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
OB/GYN Surgery at CRMC includes but is not limited to C-Sections, tubal ligations including two hysteroscopical procedure techniques (ESSURE, Adiana), hysterectomies including laparoscopically – assisted , multiple procedural options for urinary incontinence, uterine ablations (for excessive bleeding)hysteroscopies for both operational procedures and diagnostic and many other procedures related to women’s genital urinary and reproductive health. To learn more visit Dr. In Whan Oh at
Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates of Cortland, Dr. David Mayo at Mayo Medical PC, or Dr. Anna Marie Garcia at
Renaissance OB/GYN.
Ophthalmology
Opthamology Surgery at CRMC includes but is not limited to , eye surgery and the most common procedure is removal of cataracts. Other procedures include treatment for glaucoma and macular degeneration. To learn more visit Dr. Jacqueline Fergerson at
Cortland Eye Center.
Endoscopy Procedures
Endoscopy Procedures at CRMC include but are not limited to; Upper Endoscopy or Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Esophageal Dilation, biopsies of esophagus, stomach or colon. In addition, CRMC is fortunate to have a Gastroenterologist on staff who is able to perform a surgical procedure called ERCP, an upper endoscopic procedure to remove trapped gallstones from the common bile duct.
Outpatient Medical Procedures and Infusions
Outpatient Procedures at CRMC include but are not limited to dressing changes, small tissue biopsies, phlebotomies, all types of medication infusions daily, weekly and monthly, and blood transfusions.
Our team of Perioperative Physicians and Nurses are here for you and your loved ones. We strive to offer the best care possible for our size facility. We continue to broaden our services and our providers of service. We look forward to caring for you and your loved ones now and in the future.
