Pullman Community Update
VOL. 26 | NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2021
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
What Is Surgical Excellence Simplified?
Surgery doesn’t have to be complicated. We understand it may be an inconvenience and interruption to your daily routine, but it shouldn’t be frustrating, confusing, or complex. Pullman Surgical Associates is taking a new approach: Surgical Excellence. Simplified. The structure of the new Pullman Surgical Associates is focused on providing a total patientfocused experience. Dr. Martin and Dr. Zuckerman will handle on-call surgeries, making Dr. Panko and Dr. Visger accessible to their scheduled patients.
“Having designated on-call surgeons at the hospital provides stability and consistency for the physicians in the clinic, allowing them to remain reliably in the office to see patients at their scheduled appointment times. For the patient, this translates into a more consistent, reliable office appointment with a much lower chance of being delayed or rescheduled,” says Lisa Cordodor, Clinic Manager for Pullman Surgical Associates. Not only does this create a consistent experience, but it also helps cut down on wait times to get an appointment for a consultation or scheduled procedure. We understand that waiting to receive medical care is not ideal. The Pullman Surgical Associates model ensures a clear, straightforward
patient experience free of scheduling hassles and extreme wait times. Rest assured, every aspect of this practice was designed with the patient experience in mind. If you ever find yourself in need of emergency surgical services, this new practice design will also aid you. Rather than having to wait for a surgeon to become available who is also juggling clinic time, patients now have an on-call surgeon available 24/7 that has no other competing responsibilities. Cordodor emphasizes that “this will result in more consistent, quicker surgeon response for patients in that unscheduled, urgent situation”. Pullman Surgical Associates is unique since it is rare for a rural community to have access to the level of specialized care and technology that these surgeons can provide. Pullman Surgical Associates will provide a variety of general surgeries including appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, hernias, vasectomies, da Vinci Robotic-assisted surgeries & much more. View the full list of procedures at pullmansurgery.org.
Scheduling your consultation with Dr. Panko or Dr. Visger is as easy as talking to your doctor about a referral.
In This Issue… Pullman Regional Hospital 1-3 Community Colleges of Spokane 5 Pullman Chamber of Commerce 6-7 United Way of Pullman 9 Community Action Center 10-11 Community Calendar 12 Friends of Hospice 13 Washington State University 14 Pullman School District 15-16 Gladish Community & Cultural Center 17 Washington Idaho Symphony 18 Crime Victim Service Center 19 Whitman County Humane Society 21 Pullman Depot Heritage Center 21 Pullman Kiwanis 22 Rural Resources 22
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