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Advanced surgical care in Oklahoma

At Ascension St. John in Northeastern Oklahoma, experienced surgeons deliver personalized care to help shorten your recovery.
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If you’ve been told you need surgical care, talk with one of our experienced surgeons at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Bartlesville, Owasso, Broken Arrow, Jenks and Sapulpa, Oklahoma. We are a leader in the latest surgical techniques, including robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgical treatments and are the robotics leader in Northeastern Oklahoma. When choosing a general surgeon at Ascension St. John, know that your surgeon has extensive training in image-guided, robotic-assisted surgery and is part of a national network of experienced specialists, sharing best practices and advanced surgical techniques. Working together, we deliver comprehensive care and treatment for all your recovery and pain management needs.

Your surgeon starts by listening to understand you and how you are feeling. You’ll feel better knowing you made the right choice, as your surgeon and care team discuss your concerns and answer all your questions – big and small. Then, we’ll work with you to create a customized surgical care plan that’s right for you. At Ascension St. John, general surgeons focus on more than removing a blockage or tumor, repairing an injury or reconstructing how your abdominal organs work. No matter what you need, we’re here for you – from preparing you for surgery to recovery and follow-up care.

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Surgical treatments for many health conditions

At Ascension St. John, we provide many general surgical specialties, including:

Benefits of choosing Ascension St. John for surgical care

Your surgeon works with you and your doctor as one care team and stays connected throughout your care and recovery. Choosing Ascension St. John for your surgical care means:

  • Highly experienced surgeons perform the latest surgical techniques in well-equipped surgery suites.
  • Minimally invasive technology, including image-guided, endoscopic, laser, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, is available on-site.
  • Your care is coordinated from pre-operative testing and consultations to recovery.
  • If you need additional imaging, lab testing, pharmacy or specialists, we’ll help connect the dots for your care.
  • Connection to personalized wound healing services, and rehabilitation and physical therapy after surgery, if needed.

Minimally invasive robotic surgery

Whether you need bariatric surgery, hernia repair, or another type of surgery — robotic-assisted surgery may be an option. Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Your surgeon controls the robotic system and uses the high-definition camera for a 3D view of the surgical area. This type of surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay and less scarring. Schedule a consultation with one of our highly trained surgeons in Tulsa to see if robotic-assisted surgery is right for you. All of our hospital locations offer robotic surgery, including:

  • Ascension St. John Medical Center
  • Ascension St. John Jane Phillips
  • Ascension St. John Broken Arrow
  • Ascension St. John Jenks
  • Ascension St. John Owasso
  • Ascension St. John Sapulpa

Get a second opinion on your surgical care plan

Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension St. John. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized care plan. When you are deciding on a surgical treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our surgical specialists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of an integrated national network of care.  

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Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our surgeons start by listening to fully understand their needs and to develop an individualized care plan. To make a physician referral, call 918-301-2505 or fax a referral form to 918-744-3633.

Frequently asked questions about surgery

  • How do I know if it's the right time to have surgery? 

    Talk to your surgeon about whether surgery is right for you. Here are three questions to consider asking your doctor:

    1. How might surgery help ease my pain or get rid of it?
    2. How might this procedure help improve how my body works and change daily life afterward?
    3. How might this surgical treatment help keep my condition from getting worse?

    At Ascension St. John, you’ll have an entire team dedicated to your care. Your care team will explain the surgery, tell you if you may need to stay in the hospital overnight, and explain your follow-up care as part of your recovery care plan.

  • What is a general surgeon? 
    General surgeons are highly trained in the repair and reconstruction of wounds, bones, muscles and organs in the body. And they use minimally invasive techniques when possible to remove tumors and diseased tissue, and help shorten your recovery time.
  • Where will the surgery be performed? 
    Surgery is done in our hospital’s surgery department. We also have specialized surgery locations for heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, dermatologic plastic surgery and more. Many procedures are done as outpatient surgery, which means the procedure is a same-day surgery. But, some procedures may require you to stay in the hospital.
  • Will my doctor communicate with my family while I am in surgery? 
    At the surgery center, your healthcare representative (the family member or friend you have chosen to receive your healthcare information) is updated by our care team. Then, when the procedure is complete, your surgeon will provide a verbal update on your condition.
  • How will my family or caregiver know what to do after surgery? 
    Talk with your doctor before your surgery about how to better prepare when you return home after surgery. When you are ready to go home after surgery, your care team talks with you and the healthcare representative, family member or friend you assign to help care for you about the care you will need after surgery. After surgery, a discharge plan with home instructions is provided to you and explained to your healthcare representative. We help you understand your pain management, wound care and dietary needs to help make your recovery as comfortable and safe as possible.