You may be a candidate for minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System. This advanced technique allows your doctor to perform operations with greater precision and smaller incisions. An operation using da Vinci can mean a shorter recovery period, reduced pain and less scarring.

Our physical therapists work with patients who are experiencing difficulty functioning because of an injury, disease, surgery, or congenital problems. They use some of the latest techniques and equipment to provide patients with services such as:

Orthopedic Services at Palmetto General Hospital

Orthopedic Testing

• CT Scan
• Endoscopic Disc Stimulation Diagnosis
• Epiduroscopy
• Facet Medial Branch Block
• MRI
• Pain Mapping
• Provocative Arthrography
• Provocative Manometric Discography
• Provocative Stimulation of a Degenerative Disc
• Selective Nerve Root Block
   

Orthopedic Treatments

Your cancer diagnosis is personal and your treatment should be too. When you and your doctor decide on the best plan of attack for your particular cancer, we serve as your partner every step of the way. Our treatments and medical expertise allow you to pursue the plan that works for your particular situation.

Oncology Services at Palmetto General Hospital

As with many illnesses, the prospects of recovery greatly improve with early detection of the cancer. It’s never too early to start seeing a primary care doctor for regular checkups and screenings.

Palmetto General Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, following national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve the outcomes of the most complex stroke cases. Most recently, Palmetto General Hospital has earned recognition from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) as meeting The Joint Commission’s standards for Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.

When you arrive at the hospital in labor, you can settle into a comfortable, private room equipped for labor, delivery and recovery. You will have a fully adjustable bed, a reclining chair or couch for your partner or labor assistant, and a private bathroom and shower. We take pride in our labor and delivery nurses, who can guide you through your delivery.

Maternity Services at Palmetto General Hospital

NICU

Gynecological Services at Palmetto General Hospital

• 3D Mammogram
• Gynecological Surgery
• Maternity
• Gynecology Testing
  • Cervical Biopsy
  • Colposcopy
  • Cystoscopy for Women
  • Endometrial Biopsy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Pap Test
  • Pelvic Laparoscopy
  • Pelvic Ultrasound
• Gynecology Treatments
  • Cryosurgery
  • D&C
  • Hysterectomy
  • LEEP Procedure
  • Myomectomy

The surgeons at Palmetto General Hospital are dedicated to continuing improvement and quality patient care. The general surgeons work closely with other specialists involved in each patient's care to diagnose and provide timely surgical intervention for complex conditions.
 

General Surgery Services at Palmetto General Hospital

• General surgeons perform consultation and surgery on medical conditions involving the breast, endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, colon, liver, pancreas, and rectum.

Comprehensive Gender Affirmation Surgeries

At Palmetto General Hospital, we offer comprehensive gender affirmation surgeries to help individuals start the new beginning they’ve been dreaming of. We are one of the few hospitals in the United States to provide these procedures, and we follow the guidelines set by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) for gender transitions.
 

Gastroenterology Services at Palmetto General Hospital

Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Procedures
Preventative care can help you detect gastrointestinal issues before symptoms appear. Digestive specialists at Palmetto General Hospital perform endoscopy and colonoscopy, two standard tests for uncovering digestive issues.

Conditions diagnosed and treated include: