Monthly Archives: December 2014

What is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a procedure in which the gallbladder is removed by laparoscopic techniques. Laparoscopic surgery also referred to as minimally invasive surgery describes the performance of surgical procedures with the assistance of a video camera and several thin instruments. During a laparoscopic surgical procedure, small incisions of up to… Advanced surgical procedures at Saint Gabriel. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod“>Read more »

What is a psychiatrist? A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health and emotional problems.  Because of extensive medical training, the psychiatrist understands the body’s functions and the complex relationship between emotional illness and other medical illness.  The psychiatrist is thus the mental health professional and physician… Psychiatric Care At Saint Gabriel we have a psychiatrist on staff that see patients in outpatients on Saturdays at 09:00 am and is on call for inpatient services.“>Read more »

Orthopedics, or orthopedic services, is the medical specialty that involves the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of your body’s bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Information Any number of medical problems can affect the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Bone problems may include: Bone deformities Bone infections Bone tumors Fractures… Orthopedic services Saint Gabriel Hospital has an Orthopedic on staff and is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00pm.“>Read more »

Services: State of the Art 16 slice CT Scan X-ray: routine x-ray procedures (spine, chest, abdomen, extremities, etc.) are done on a walk-in basis (an appointment is not required). Procedures Routine procedures include Head and Neck X-Ray Spine X-Ray Chest X-Ray Abdomen X-Ray Pelvic X-Ray Upper and Lower Extremities X-Ray Specialized Radiology Procedures Include: Urological… Read more »

What is an ophthalmologist? An ophthalmologist – Eye M.D. – is a medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are specially trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. Many ophthalmologists are also involved in scientific research… Ophthalmologist Saint Gabriel Hospital has an Ophthalmologist on staff on Fridays at 2:00 pm. What is an ophthalmologist?“>Read more »

We offer a dedicated emergency service working alongside practices in the local area to provide emergency treatment during the night, weekends and public holidays. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. We have a dedicated and experienced team of Medical Doctors and Emergency Nurses as well… Read more »

Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease. The profession helps to encourage development… Physiotherapy Saint Gabriel has a Physical Therapist on staff to rehabilitate our inpatients as well as serve our outpatient population.“>Read more »

Prescriptions When you receive a prescription from one of our outpatient pharmacies, you’ll have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a member of our experienced pharmacist team. In addition to patient counseling upon prescription pick-up, scheduled Medication Therapy Management Services and Disease Management Services are available upon request. Expertise in Specialty Prescriptions In addition to… Read more »

Lithotripsy is a procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter (tube that carries urine from your kidneys to your bladder). After the procedure, the tiny pieces of stones pass out of your body in your urine. Description Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the most common type… Read more »