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:

  • abdominal
  • breast
  • endocrine
  • oncology
  • pediatric
  • soft tissue
  • vascular
  • trauma related surgical procedures

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.

Cataracts cloud the lens of the eye and can affect vision. An ophthalmologist can evaluate your eyesight and discuss whether cataract surgery is appropriate.

Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and may have no early symptoms. Regular eye examinations help identify changes so treatment can begin. Your ophthalmologist will discuss medical or surgical treatment based on your condition.

Eye injuries can include cuts, scratches, punctures, foreign objects, chemical burns or an impact to the eye. Seek medical attention right away for pain or trouble seeing, a torn eyelid, abnormal eye movement, an unusual pupil, blood in the eye or an object that cannot be removed easily.

Blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure that can correct drooping eyelids and remove excess skin that interferes with vision. It may also address bags under the eyes or excess lower-eyelid skin.

An irregularly shaped cornea or lens can prevent light from focusing correctly, causing blurred vision, headaches or eye discomfort. Laser treatment can be used for some types of astigmatism.

Diabetic retinopathy damages blood vessels at the back of the eye and can lead to vision loss. It may not affect vision at first, making eye examinations important for people with diabetes. Tell your eye care provider about changes such as blurred vision, floaters or loss of peripheral vision.

Age-related macular degeneration affects central vision, which is used for reading, driving, recognizing faces and close-up work. An ophthalmologist can evaluate changes in central vision and explain available care options.

Pterygium, sometimes called surfer’s eye, is a growth on the white of the eye that may extend toward the cornea. Symptoms can include redness, burning, itching, a gritty feeling or blurred vision. An ophthalmologist can recommend appropriate treatment.

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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:

  • Total hip replacements
  • Total knee replacements
  • Hysterectomies
  • Mastectomies
  • Colon and bowel surgeries
  • Neurosurgeries of the spinal cord, skull and scalp, and spine
  • Cardiothoracic surgeries

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.

Operation Education

1102 West 32nd Street
Joplin, Missouri 64804

417.347.OPED (6733)

Are you planning a visit to the hospital and wonder what you should bring?

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:

  • 4 main operating rooms
  • 1 procedure suite
  • 1 swing room
  • Capacity for future expansion

Patients benefits include:

  • State-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology
  • Easy accessibility and convenience
  • Cost-effective care

Physicians using the facility include those specializing in:

  • Ear, nose, and throat
  • General surgery
  • Gynecology
  • Hand surgery
  • Orthopedics and sports medicine
  • Pain management
Freeman Surgical Center

811 West 34th Street
Joplin, Missouri

417.622.4270

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

  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Inguinal and ventral hernia repair
  • Small bowel surgery

Colorectal procedures

  • Proctectomy (removal of all or part of the rectum)
  • Rectopexy (returning the rectum to its normal position)
  • Lower anterior colon resection
  • Right colectomy

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.