General Surgery

Providers:

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Robert J. Brimmer MD, FACS
Robert F. Keating MD, FACS
Kevin R. Kopesky MD, FACS
Jeffrey V. Nielsen MD, FACS
Kerri A. Nowell MD, FACS
Andrew G. Nowell MD, FACS
P. James Renz, III MD, FACS
William A. Wilkinson MD, FACS

Office Location:

202 10th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: (319) 362-5118
Fax: (319) 364-0574
 
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Outreach Locations:

MercyCare North Liberty
North Liberty, IA

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa-General Surgery offers an exceptionally collaborative environment and a high degree of participation in decision-making for surgeons on our active staff.

Our surgeons have a long-standing tradition of excellence in leading-edge care. Through the leadership of our surgeons and in partnership with our care team, we offer a unique combination of compassionate surgical care and professional support - all with the intent of improving quality of life for those in our community.

Specialized Expertise in:

  • Surgical Management of Benign Disease and Cancers of the:
    • Appendix
    • Breast
    • Gallbladder
    • Pancreas
    • Skin & Soft Tissue (Torso/Arms/Legs)
    • Small & Large Intestine
    • Stomach
  • Surgery to Repair Hernias of the:
    • Abdominal Wall (Incisional Hernia)
    • Esophagogastric Junction (Hiatal Hernia)
    • Groin (Inguinal/Femoral)
    • Umbilicus
  • Endocrine Surgery for:
    • Adrenal Glands
    • Pancreas
    • Thyroid & Parathyroid
  • Surgical of Anorectal Disease:
    • Abscess
    • Anal Tear (Fissure)
    • Fistulae
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Prolapse

Services & Procedures:

  • Endoscopy for:
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Evaluation for GI Bleeding
    • Stomach Ulcers/Reflux
  • Placement of:
    • Feeding Tubes into the Stomach/Intestine
    • Infusion Ports for Chemotherapy
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters
  • Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic/Robotic) & Traditional (Open) Surgery
  • Ultrasound & Needle Biopsy

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