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Central Montana Surgery Center, Great Falls, Mont.
Continuously Expanding to Meet the Needs of a Rural Community
Stephanie Wasek, Associate Editor

Administrator: Tony Peterschick, RN, BSN
Types of surgeries: ENT, ophthalmology, general (including laparoscopic bypass for weight loss), orthopedic, podiatric, gynecological, oral, maxillofacial, neurological, pain control, dental and plastic.
Staff: 38, including one administrator, 18 RNs, eight LPNs, two OR techs, one X-ray tech, three office staff, one scheduler and four housekeeping.
Procedure rooms: 1
ORs: 3
Operating surgeons: 30
Monthly case volume: 175
Years in operation: 5
Ownership structure: Closely-held corporation.

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