Bassett Healthcare's Department of Surgery offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment for adult and pediatric patients. Surgical management is available for both major and minor surgical problems, elective or emergency, and on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Click here to view the Multispecialty Surgical Physician Assistant Residency Program brochure. Click on a subspecialty below for more information: Cardiac Surgery Vascular Surgery General Surgery Neurosurgery Ophthalmology/Optometry Orthopedic Surgery Otolaryngology (ENT)/Audiology Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery Urology Vascular Lab Services Weight Loss Surgery Check out the web site for the new Mithoefer Center for Rural Surgery (www.centerforruralsurgery.org). Click here to search for Bassett Healthcare's surgical physician's and providers by subspecialty. Click here for a list of specific services provided at each of the community health centers, as well as contact and clinic hours' information.   General Surgery Conditions Treated: Benign and malignant disease of the gastrointestinal tract from the diaphragm to the anus, including diaphragmatic hernia. Disease of the stomach, biliary tract, liver, pancreas, large and small intestine, rectum and anus. Benign and malignant disease of the breast, endocrine problems of the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands Pediatric surgical problems, occlusive peripheral vascular disease and tumors of the head and neck. Click here to read about bariatric surgery (gastric bypass surgery) at Bassett. For appointments or more information, please call 607-547-3400 or 1-800-BASSETT (800-227-7388.) top Vascular Surgery Diseases of the arteries and veins including: Aortic Aneurysms both open surgery and endografts Carotid artery disease Lower extremity vascular occlusive disease Dialysis access surgery Venous disease, including varicose veins Diagnostic and therapeutic angiography For appointments call 607-547-3400 or 1-800 BASSETT Click here to see information on our Vascular Surgery providers top Neurosurgery Bassett Healthcare's Department of Neurosurgery offers state-of-the-art care for patients with neurological disorders involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerve. Neurosurgery services are available at The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown and Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County in Cobleskill. Highly trained surgeons work closely with other specialists to provide the most technologically advanced care to patients. The newest FDA approved devices are used, when indicated, to treat the following disorders: Degenerative disease of the neck and back Disc herniations Spine fractures from osteoporosis Brain tumors Traumatic head and spine injury State-of-the-art interbody fusions and disc replacement surgery Intracranial hemorrhage Spine tumors Normal pressure hydrocephalus Seizure disorder Kyphoplasty to treat painful thoracic and lumbar compression fractures Referral from a primary care physician or other specialist, along with the appropriate imaging studies, is necessary prior to scheduling an appointment. Click here to search for Bassett Healthcare's Neurosurgery physicians and providers. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call: The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital  607-547-3334 or 1-800-BASSETT (800-227-7388) Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County  518-254-3456 or 607-547-3334   top Orthopedic Services Bassett Healthcare is the orthopedic center for the region, offering complete orthopedic services for patients of all ages at The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County, O'Connor Hospital, Oneonta Specialty Services, and the Herkimer, Cooperstown, and Sidney regional health centers. Appointment telephone number and other information for each hospital or health center is available on Bassett's Find Us page. Fellowship trained surgeons, along with a podiatrist, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, and fitness specialists, practice in the fields of sports medicine, hand, foot, and ankle surgery, joint replacement, and pediatric orthopedics. Bassett's orthopedic surgeons work closely with other health care providers and rehabilitation specialists to coordinate care from diagnosis through recovery and rehabilitation. Click here to search for Bassett Healthcare's Orthopedic physicians and providers. For appointments or more information, please call 607-547-3652 or 1-800-BASSETT (800-227-7388.) top   Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head & Neck Surgery Conditions Treated: Lumps, bumps, masses on head/neck Swallowing difficulties especially Zenkers diverticula Facial fractures Upper airway breathing difficulties (excluding asthma), nasal congestion polyps, obstruction, etc. Chronic and acute ear infections; vertigo Nosebleeds Sleep apnea or snoring Acute/chronic sinus Hearing loss Tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, adenoid enlargement/infection Cancer of the head, neck, or pharynx and larynx Nasal deformity Head and neck melanomas Voice disorders Thyroid and parathyroid diseases Ear & Hearing related services: Audiologists specialize in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss. Audiologists dispense and fit hearing aids, administer tests of balance to evaluate dizziness, and provide hearing rehabilitation training. Audiologists refer patients to physicians when the hearing problem needs medical or surgical evaluation. Click here for the 2007 Audiology brochure. Audiologists treat the following conditions: Hearing loss Dizziness, vertigo, labyrinthitis, imbalance Ringing/tinnitus Communication problems For appointments or more information, please call 607-547-3060 or 1-800-BASSETT (800-227-7388.) top Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery Conditions Treated: Chronic wounds requiring reconstructive surgery Cosmetic surgery: face lifts, liposuction, breast augmentations and reductions, brow lifts, abdominoplasties (tummy tucks), etc Hand surgery: carpal tunnel surgery, trigger fingers, tendon injuries, etc. All types of reconstructive surgeries All types of skin lesions (warts should be scheduled with a Dermatologist) For appointments or more information, please call 607-547-3652 or 1-800-BASSETT (800-227-7388.) top Urology Conditions Treated: Difficulties urinating - frequent, hard to start, burning, etc. Blood in urine Cancers of urinary system, including kidneys, bladder and prostate Cancers of testes and penis (testicular swelling) Undescended testes and other scrotal problems (infection, hydrocele, etc.) Prostate problems (difficulty voiding, prostatitis, etc) Urinary stones (kidney, ureter, bladder) – lithotripsy available Urinary infections (kidney, pyelonephritis, bladder) Male infertility Vasectomy Impotence – sexual dysfunction Repeated urinary tract infections Leakage of urine Inability to urinate/urinary retention For appointments or more information, please call 607-547-3652 or 1-800-BASSETT (800-227-7388.) top Vascular Lab Testing includes: Carotid artery duplex scan Ankle Pressure Index (API) - Physiologic study Treadmill stress test Arterial duplex extremity tests Venous duplex scans Abdominal duplex scans For appointments or more information, please call 607-547-3400 or 1-800-BASSETT (800-227-7388.) top