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About Minor Procedures
If you need a minor surgery and don’t want to wait a long time to see a provider, turn to Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania. With 12 offices in Nuremberg, Sullivan Trail Falls, Freeland, Hazelton, Monroe Township, Wilkes-Barre, Shickshinny, and Edwardsville, Pennsylvania, the family medicine specialists offer various minor procedures in a comfortable, friendly setting. Call the office to learn more or schedule an appointment online today.
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Minor Procedures Q & A
What are minor procedures?
The minor procedures available at Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania include minimal risk and little to no downtime. Examples include:
- Stitches
- Debridement (tissue removal)
- Other types of wound care
- Fracture care
- Minor surgeries
- Snakebite treatments
- Mole removal
- Wart removal
- Treatment for minor burns
- Foreign object removal
- Minor surgeries
Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania offers same-day appointments as needed when time is of the essence.
What are the benefits of minor procedures?
The benefits of choosing minor procedures at Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania include:
- Minimal pain
- No downtime
- Exceptional results
- Friendly, compassionate staff
- Cutting-edge techniques
The Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania specialists help you heal after a minor injury as quickly as possible. Minor procedures can reduce your risk of infections and other complications.
Are minor procedures right for me?
To determine if you’re a candidate for minor procedures at Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, your provider examines painful or injured areas of your body during a physical exam.
The team checks your vital signs, reviews your symptoms and medical history, and may recommend you complete blood tests, X-rays, or other imaging procedures before personalizing a treatment plan just for you.
What should I expect during minor procedures?
When you arrive at Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania for minor procedures, the first priority is relieving any pain you have. Your specialist might give you medication or numb the treatment area to enhance comfortability.
The providers stitch up a wound or apply dressings to it. They may apply a cast or brace to a fracture, repair tissue damage, or remove a mole or wart. The team might also prescribe oral or topical medications to speed up healing, diminish unpleasant symptoms, and reduce the risk of complications.
What happens after my treatment?
After minor procedures, follow your post-care instructions to keep the treatment area clean and reduce the risk of infection. Call the Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania office if you experience new or worsening symptoms and attend follow-up visits as necessary.
To find out if you’re a candidate for minor procedures, call the Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania office or book an appointment online today.