General Surgery
Comprehensive Surgical Care Close to Home at Daviess Community Hospital
At Daviess Community Hospital, we’re proud to provide expert general
surgery services right here in Washington, Indiana—so you don’t
have to travel far for the advanced care you deserve. Our board-certified
general surgeons combine skill, innovation, and compassion to deliver
safe, effective procedures for patients throughout Daviess County and
the surrounding communities.
Whether you need a routine outpatient procedure or a complex inpatient
surgery, our team is here to guide you through every step of your surgical
journey—from your first consultation to recovery. At DCH, you are
more than a patient—you’re family.
Why Choose Daviess Community Hospital for General Surgery?
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Local Expertise: Highly skilled, board-certified general surgeons serving patients in Washington,
Indiana, and across southwestern Indiana.
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Advanced Options: Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery with the Da Vinci Xi®
Surgical System, allowing for smaller incisions, less pain, and faster
recovery in many cases.
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Comprehensive Care: From breast surgery to hernia repair, our team offers a wide range of
procedures under one roof.
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Patient-Centered Approach: We provide personalized care plans, pre-op education, attentive follow-up,
and coordination with your primary care and specialty providers.
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Convenient Access: Outpatient and inpatient procedures are available locally, with minimal
wait times.
Our General Surgery Services
DCH surgeons provide a full spectrum of general surgical procedures, tailored
to your needs. Learn more about each service:
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Breast Surgery → Care for breast cancer, benign conditions, and preventive procedures.
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Chemotherapy Port Placement → Making cancer treatment and infusion therapy easier and more comfortable.
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CO₂ Laser Therapy for Skin Lesions → Precise, gentle treatment for certain skin lesions.
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Hemorrhoid Removal → Relief from pain and bleeding through outpatient surgical care.
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Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional) → Surgical options including open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted repair.
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Pilonidal Cyst Excision → Effective removal of painful or infected pilonidal cysts.
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Robotic Surgery with Da Vinci Xi® → Advanced minimally invasive surgical technology for eligible hernia cases.
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Skin Cancer Surgery → Surgical excision for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
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Skin Lesion & Cyst Removal → Safe, effective treatment for cysts, lipomas, skin tags, and other lesions.
Your Surgical Journey at DCH
Your health, safety, and comfort are our top priorities. Our surgeons and
care team will:
- Explain your surgical options and answer your questions
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Provide preparation and recovery guidance (see our
Operative Care Guide PDF)
- Support you with personalized aftercare and coordinated follow-up
Schedule Your Consultation
You don’t have to travel far for expert surgical care.
Call
812-254-8856 to schedule your general surgery consultation at Daviess Community Hospital
in Washington, Indiana.
Referral Information for Providers
We value our partnerships with referring providers and make it easy to
connect your patients with our expert surgical team.
To refer a patient for general surgery at Daviess Community Hospital:
Our team will review your referral promptly and coordinate scheduling directly
with the patient.
If you have questions about referrals or need assistance with the process,
please contact us at
(812) 254-8856.
Thank you for trusting your patients’ care to Daviess Community Hospital.

Jill Sluder, FNP-C
Surgical Services Manager
(812) 254-8877