Skilled surgical care, backed by experience
Freeman offers a comprehensive range of surgery services with operating rooms at Freeman Hospital West and Freeman Neosho Hospital. You no longer have to travel out of your community for life-saving surgical care. Physicians on staff at Freeman include specialists in general surgery; cardiothoracic surgery; emergency surgery; gynecologic surgery; neurosurgery; orthopaedic surgery; vascular surgery and ear, nose, and throat surgery.
General surgery
Expert care for a wide range of surgical needs
General surgeons possess expertise in the surgical treatment of a broad range of diseases and conditions, including:
General surgeons also perform procedures for pain management, weight loss, palliative and other conditions.
Looking for digestive procedures? Explore endoscopy and Arkansas heartburn surgery options through our gastroenterology services.
For Arkansas heart, lung and vascular procedures, explore cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Bentonville and Springdale Medical Centers. Your cardiologist or surgeon can help coordinate a referral.
Surgical suites
Advanced facilities designed for safer, more efficient surgery
Freeman West, equipped with emergency/trauma surgery suites, general surgery suites and cardiovascular surgery suites, offers patients the most advanced treatments available with facilities rivaling those found at the some of the leading hospitals in the country. Construction was recently completed on the ninth operating room (OR), which permits scheduling of surgeries with less wait time for patients. Fully integrated, with all equipment suspended from ceiling booms, the new OR has ample floor space. The open design enables physicians to use advanced technologies during surgery, such as two separate O-arm® imaging systems and robotics. Additionally, the post-anesthesia care area was recently renovated to include more rooms, isolation areas and a glassed-in, private section for children.
Freeman Neosho provides surgery services close to home for patients in the Neosho area.
Eye care in Arkansas
Ophthalmologists affiliated with Freeman provide medical and surgical care to help preserve or improve eyesight. Eye surgeries are performed in the hospital, while other treatments take place in physician clinics.
Find an Arkansas ophthalmology provider in our provider directory, or ask your primary care provider about a referral. Your ophthalmologist can explain treatment options and where your procedure will take place.
Helpful resources
Helping you prepare for surgery
Operation Education, our pre-surgical education program, helps make your surgery as smooth as possible and answers your questions along the way. At Operation Education, you’ll learn what to expect during your hospital stay, how you can assist in your recovery and what to anticipate after you go home.You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions or address concerns regarding your surgery. We encourage you to bring a family member or friend with you who may help care for you at home after surgery.
Freeman is committed to providing quality patient care and maintaining a close partnership during your recovery. We offer Operation Education to patients undergoing:
Operation Education takes place in the physical therapy gym across from rooms 495 and 496 on the 5th floor of Gary & Donna Hall Tower at Freeman Hospital West.
Freeman Surgical Center, an outpatient surgery center, was developed by a group of local physicians in partnership with Freeman and Nueterra Healthcare, a development and management company based in Leawood, Kansas.
The 17,500 square foot facility features:
Patients benefits include:
Physicians using the facility include those specializing in:
Robotic surgery in Springdale
Springdale Medical Center’s Robotic Surgery Institute offers surgeon-controlled, minimally invasive options for general and colorectal procedures.
General surgery procedures
Colorectal procedures
Robotic-assisted surgery uses small instruments through a series of small incisions. Potential benefits may include less pain and scarring, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery. Your surgeon can explain the benefits, risks and alternatives for your specific procedure.
Care is available at Springdale Medical Center. For information or help arranging an Arkansas appointment, call 800.734.2024.
Explore related urologic and gynecologic robotic surgery options.
