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Newsweek Ranks CSA Surgical Among World's Best ASCs for 2023
CSA Surgical Center in Columbia, Missouri has been named to Newsweek's list of World's Best Ambulatory Surgical Centers for 2023. It's the second year the center has been recognized. Read more...
13 Questions with Dr. Leslie Shock
Dr. Leslie Shock of Columbia Surgical Associates goes beyond the stethoscope and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
13 Questions with Dr. Sarah Severance
Dr. Sarah Severance of Columbia Surgical Associates goes beyond the stethoscope and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
Hernia Compression Belt Questions and Answers
A hernia is a bulge that occurs when fat or an internal organ pushes through a hole or an opening. Hernias often occur in the abdominal wall. The pain associated with most hernias is not the hernia itself, but the hernia contents such as intestines, protruding through the defect that are being pinched or squeezed. Read more...
The Gallbladder & How it Affects Digestion
Your gallbladder is a 4-inch-long, pear-shaped organ connected to your liver at the upper right side of your abdomen. Its main job is to store bile from your liver and release it into your small intestine to help break down food. If your gallbladder becomes infected, develops stones, or begins to dysfunction your surgeon may recommend gallbladder removal. Read more...
Bonnie Roberts Achieving Her Best Life
Making changes at any age isn't easy, but when faced with choosing to live life on your own terms doing the things you love, 71-year-old Bonnie Roberts knew she needed to make some serious changes in her life if she wanted to enjoy the life post-retirement that she had dreamed about. Read more...
Skin Care Tips to Prevent Scarring After Surgery
The job of a scar is to close the wound in your skin as quickly as possible. Scarring is a natural part of the healing process after having surgery. When the dermis — the second layer of skin — is damaged, your body forms collagen fibers to repair the damage, resulting in a scar. Read more...
A Father-Daughter Duo Continues a Family Legacy of Beating Cancer
When you are in your twenties, you think you are invincible. If you hear about a life-altering cancer diagnosis, you think it can't happen to you. Carolyne Adams thought the same thing. She tanned in a tanning bed and didn't wear sunscreen because all her friends thought it was the "cool thing" to do. Read more...
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips and Tricks
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. Prevention and proper checks to catch warning signs of melanoma at an early stage is crucial. We are talking with Dr. Nelson to cover all her melanoma prevention tips and tricks for a healthy happy summer! Read more...
Let's Talk: Lumps, bumps, cysts and masses
Cysts are sacs containing material secreted by the actual lining of the cyst. These are full of normal skin structures and normal products made by the skin. There are 3 main types of cysts... Read more...
Hemorrhoid Prevention & Recommended Treatment for Symptom Management
Some health issues are hard to talk about, even with your healthcare provider, but it's important that you do. One such condition is hemorrhoids. An estimated 1 in 20 Americans have symptomatic hemorrhoids. They affect people of all ages, genders, races and ethnicities. Read more...
Newsweek Ranks CSA Among Top in Missouri
The CSA Surgical Center landed on Newsweek's breakdown of the best ambulatory surgery centers in America and scored an impressive ranking by industry experts placing them as 6th best surgical centers in Missouri. Read more...
Vein Disease: What You Need to Know
Vein disease, or vein insufficiency, occurs when valves become damaged, allowing the backward flow of blood in the legs. This pooling of blood can lead to a feeling of heaviness and fatigue, and cause skin changes such as blue or purple "spider veins" on the skin's surface or a brown woody appearance to your lower legs. If left untreated, it can lead to leg pain, swelling, ulcers, and other health problems. Read more...
Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain
The fear of the unknown, especially as it relates to pain in the period immediately following surgery, can be a major deterrent for patients who would benefit long-term from a surgical intervention. Read more...
Gallbladders and the Holidays
It's the holiday season! The last few months are spent from Thanksgiving to New Years traveling and eating, lots and lots of eating. Exposure to different holiday diets and added holiday stress can compound and consequently effect our bodies negatively. In fact, there's often a spike in emergency room visits on Thanksgiving of people needing their gallbladders removed. Read more...
13 Questions with Jane Vaughan
Jane Vaughan of Columbia Surgical Associates goes "beyond the stethescope" and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
Varicose Vein Treatments
Read up on the economics of painful, itchy veins – and find out what might come out of your own pocket. Read more...
Women Who Move the City
When it comes to providing excellent surgical care, experience matters, and the seven board-certified female surgeons at Columbia Surgical Associates offer patients the benefit of 46 years of cumulative experience as surgeons. Read more...
13 Questions with Dr. Fischer
Dr. Amanda Fischer of Columbia Surgical Associates goes "beyond the stethescope" and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
13 Questions with Dr. Sanford
Dr. Jennifer Sanford of Columbia Surgical Associates goes "beyond the stethescope" and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
Outpatient surgery and COVID-19
A message to patients considering outpatient surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
13 Questions with Dr. Salinas
Dr. Erica Salinas of Columbia Surgical Associates goes "beyond the stethescope" and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
13 Questions with Dr. Nelson
Dr. Nicole Nelson of Columbia Surgical Associates goes "beyond the stethescope" and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
New Year, New You ... NEW DEDUCTIBLE!
Read our latest blog about 5 timing tips to plan for yoday's high deductible environment. Read more...
Health Benefits of Music
Check out our latest blog about the health benefits of music. Read more...
13 Questions with Dr. Suppes
Dr. Kim Suppes of Columbia Surgical Associates goes "beyond the stethescope" and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
Top 5 Reasons Surgeon Ownership is Great for Patients
Many studies have shown that surgeon ownership leads to the best care! Here are the top 5 reasons why. Read more...
The Opioid Crisis and Surgical Pain Control
These days it is probably safe to say everyone has been impacted by the opioid crisis be it a friend, community member or even yourself. Read more...
Celebrating Our 5-Year Anniversary
CSA Surgical Center has been serving the community since September 2014. Read more...
13 Questions with Dr. Grossmann
Dr. Erik Grossmann of Columbia Surgical Associates goes "beyond the stethescope" and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
Quick Tips for Men's Health
Finding the right physician you will feel comfortable with and be able to talk openly and honestly about your health issues is important and should top the list. Read more...
13 Questions with Dr. Adams
Dr. John Adams of Columbia Surgical Associates goes "beyond the stethescope" and answers these 13 questions. Read more...
Improving Patient Outcomes
Check out our latest blog to learn more about Process Improvement in patient outcomes and experience, as well as implementing a plan of action. Read more...
Changing Healthcare For Our Community
What is an ACS (Ambulatory Surgery Center) and why is it important to our community? Read more...
National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day
March 20th marks the first day of spring. With it comes tidings of new life, warmer weather, longer days and last but not least, National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day! " Read more...
5 Ways To Help Someone You Love Recover From Surgery
Full healing and restoration after surgery takes time. Family and Friends are often unsure how to help someone who's going through medical difficulties or surgeries. " Read more...
Know the difference: FLU vs STOMACH FLU
We are enjoying the holiday and Black Friday of Healthcare season! Unfortunately, Tis also the season for influenza. " Read more...
Understanding Dialysis Access: FAQ with Dr. John Adams
Get many of your Dialysis Access questions answered, including "What is an arteriovenous fistula and why do I need it for dialysis?" Read more...
How Much is This Visit Going to Cost Me?
Patients are starting the conversation and we are here to help give you answers! Read more...
ASCs Reduce Outpatient Surgery Costs
An analysis of private health insurance claims from across the country found ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) reduce the cost of outpatient surgery by more than $38 billion dollars per year. Read more...
Did you know all breasts are lumpy?
Most women don't realize breasts are supposed to be lumpy and bumpy! Read more...
Employee Engagement
So what does a highly engaged employee look like, why does it matter and what does it take to achieve it? Read more...
Breast Cancer FAQ with Dr. Kim Suppes
It is very important to understand the signs and symptoms of Breaast Cancer, as well as the tools available for early detection. Read more...
Gallbladder Disease FAQ with Dr. James Pitt
Gallbladder disease symptoms can be similar to other medical conditions, so it's important to have the proper screening and test(s) for diagnosis and treatment. Read more...
Black Friday of Healthcare
Putting Off Non-Threatening Surgery Until the End of the Year- Black Friday of Healthcare! Read more...
Hernia FAQ with Dr. Amanda Fischer
Hernias can develop anywhere on the abdomen and the specific symptoms you may experience can vary depending upon the location of the hernia. Read more...
Peripheral Vascular Disease FAQ with Dr. Paul Humphrey
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a blood circulation disorder that limits the supply of blood to the extremities as a result of narrowing and blockages of arteries. Read more...
Hemorrhoid FAQ with Dr. Erik Grossmann
Everyone has hemorrhoids. It is only when they swell or bulge causing problems that you even realize they're there. Get your questions answered on our Hemorrhoid FAQ page. Read more...
Understanding Vein Health with Dr. Erica Salinas
Get many of your vein health questions answered, including "What are varicose veins and what are the causes?" Read more...
CSA Vascular Surgery Team Recognized
Congratulations to our CSA Vascular Surgery team for being awarded a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of The Society of Vascular Surgery! Read more...
June is National Hernia Awareness Month
Each year, hernias affect millions of Americans, but only a portion of those suffering seek any kind of medical treatment. National Hernia Awareness Month is observed each June in order to raise public awareness about hernias and effective hernia treatment....Read more...
Melanoma FAQ
Learn more about what causes melanoma, what are the signs, how is melanoma treated and much more...Read more...
How to Lower Your Out of Pocket Healthcare Cost
In our last blog titled the changing world of healthcare, we outlined quite a few insurance basics. Now that you have a framework established for how your insurance works, we're excited to present some strategies to help you save money in this ever-changing world! Read more...
Nothing to Eat or Drink Before Surgery: Why Not?
If you have ever had any type of procedure with any version of anesthesia, you have most definitely heard one of the most unpopular phrases in existence "Nothing to eat or drink after... " or abbreviated by healthcare workers "NPO, nothing by mouth." Read more...
The Changing World of Healthcare
I can vividly remember when a patient's plan of care was separated from anything related to the expense associated with that plan of care. As a nurse, I didn't have any idea what a patient might have to pay for a procedure. My how the times have changed! Read more...
Intolerable Stomach Pain Leads to Immediate Gallbladder Removal
Celeste had been dealing with increasing abdominal and stomach pain over the years. Finally, the pain became so severe she needed to schedule a doctor's visit to find out what was wrong. Little did she know she would have her gallbladder removed in just a few hours. Read more...
Take A Couple Tylenol And Call Me In The Morning
Who hasn't heard this age-old adage used to describe healthcare from many years ago?! It turns out this wise advice from years gone by can still be applicable today...but with a slightly different twist! Read more...
