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Hammond-Henry welcomes Dr. James Schrier as new general surgeon
The Board of Directors of Hammond-Henry Hospital and its Administration announce the addition of Dr. James Schrier, FACS, General Surgeon, to its hospital staff, beginning November 14. Referrals are necessary to make an appointment, and referrals are currently being accepted by calling 309.944.1595.
"We believe it is of the utmost importance that we can accommodate all the general surgical needs of our community, and for that reason, we’ve been seeking an additional highly skilled and respected board-certified general surgeon,” said Colton Anderson, Director of Clinics and Provider Recruitment. “We are confident that Dr. Schrier will fulfill this need.”
A Board-certified surgeon, Dr. Schrier performs the following general surgeries: appendectomies, bowel obstructions/resections, breast cancer care, colonoscopies, endoscopies, gall bladder removal, hemorrhoid surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries, port placements, skin cancer removal, and soft tissue mass removal. He will begin serving patients at Hammond-Henry Hospital on November 1.
Dr. Schrier attended the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts, obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree, and continued his education at the University of Iowa College of Medicine for his Doctorate. He has completed residencies at the University of Iowa in general surgery and family practice. His surgical experience and interests include, but are not limited to, core general surgery, oncology, laparoscopic and advanced laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery with the DaVinci robot.
“Dr. Schrier is an outstanding surgeon, and we are grateful to have someone with his expertise and commitment to excellence in healthcare serving on our surgical staff,” said Anderson. Dr. Schrier will join Dr. Matthew Heberer as part of the Hammond-Henry Hospital Surgical Clinic team. Those interested in more information about obtaining a referral are asked to call 309.944.1595.