- Arthritis ™ is an innovative solution for many suffering from painful arthritis of the knee. Mako uses 3D CT-based planning software so your surgeon can know more about your anatomy to create a personalized joint replacement surgical plan. This 3D model is used to preplan and assist your surgeon in performing your total
- CryotherapyCryotherapy promotes anti-inflammatory properties, which decrease soreness in a postworkout state. Full-body cryotherapy can do more in three minutes than a 60-minute massage. That enables you to recover from your workouts, no matter the intensity. Benefits include, inflammation relief, reduction of muscle soreness, less pain from sore joints and blood flow restoration.
- Medical Weight LossAt Sterling Center Bariatrics, we provide a comprehensive weight loss surgery program that is tailored to each individual’s needs. Combining highly-trained specialists and an experienced support team, our commitment is with you during each step of the weight loss journey, cheering you on and ensuring you have all the tools necessary for success. We offer a variety of minimally invasive, laparoscopic procedures that include endoscopic sleeve, gastric bypass, and more!
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Rheumatology
- Nutritional Counseling
- Pediatric CareL Center our staff understands that children are not miniature adults. We are committed to providing the best possible family-centered pediatric care in a kids friendly atmosphere that is nurturing and sensitive to the special needs of children and their families, all right here, close to home. We understand that the entire family is impacted when a child is admitted to the hospital and we consider parents/guardians as important partners in providing healing.
- Primary CareThe Pain Clinic at Colquitt Regional is staffed by a board-certified physician who is committed to providing exceptional patient care. We gladly accept physician or self-referrals and prefer to treat our patients in comprehensive and collaborative effort working with other specialist or primary care physicians.
- Smoking CessationThe Georgia Department of Public Health has designated Colquitt Regional Medical Center as one of twenty Remote Stroke Treatment Centers in the state of Georgia. The designation recognizes Colquitt Regional Medical Center’s advancement in quality care for stroke patients. This includes rapid screening, diagnosis, and intervention for stroke patients. This designation also recognizes the Hospital’s secondary prevention measures, such as blood pressure control and smoking cessation, to reduce the incidence of recurrent strokes.
- Sleep DisordersIt is estimated that one out of three Americans has a sleep disorder which makes life miserable whether that person is awake or asleep. Many suffer needlessly simply because they are unaware that problems exist. The Sleep Diagnostic Lab at Colquitt Regional, offers diagnostic testing of sleep/wake disorders on an outpatient basis. Patients referred to the Sleep Diagnostics Lab are monitored by a team of specially trained individuals using state-of-the-art diagnostic medical equipment.
- Family PracticeColquitt Regional recently held its annual interprofessional development training exercise for participants in the hospital’s Nurse Residency Program and the Georgia South Family Medicine and Read More »
- High Cholesterol
- Emergency CareThe Volunteer program was founded in 1963 and its members serve in many areas across our health system in areas such as guest relations, oncology, gift shop, dialysis, nursing stations, patient access, emergency department, rehabilitation services, and pharmacy.
- ColonoscopyThe most commonly performed procedures are EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and FLC (full length colonoscopy). EGD is an examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (the first section of the small intestine), while FLC involves inspecting the colon or large intestine. Both procedures are performed using fiber optic endoscopes equipped with channels through which biopsies may be taken for diagnostic purposes or polyps may be removed.
- ElectrocardiogramBefore the scan begins, the technician attaches sensors, called electrodes, to your chest. These connect to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which records your heart activity during the exam and coordinates the timing of X-ray pictures between heartbeats, when the heart muscles are relaxed.
- Ophthalmology
- GynecologyThe Birthing Place is a combined antepartum, labor, delivery, postpartum and infant care department that has delivered more than 650 babies each year. We offer advanced equipment, a skilled nursing staff with extensive training in obstetric care, gynecology and newborn patients. The Birthing Suite offers labor-delivery rooms so expectant mothers can remain in one comfortable location as they experience the birth of their baby. Colquitt Regional also allows VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) deliveries.
- Obstetrics
- Pregnancy
- Labor and Delivery4 Labor and Delivery Suites with a place for family at bedside. These suites are designed to keep your baby with you and loved ones while receiving post birth care.
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Cancer Care
- Lung Cancer
- Neurology
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, ganglion cysts and structural repair after traumatic injuries are examples of hand surgery that is included in the field of plastic surgery.
- Mental HealthMany factors influence the mental health and well-being of older adults. Geropsychiatric care helps to address changes brought on by the aging process that can be challenging, overwhelming, and sometimes debilitating. Our services seek to offer comfort to seniors suffering from emotional and psychological distresses such as depression, anxiety, grief, changes or problems with medication, and psychiatric disorders in combination with other medical conditions.
- PsychiatryPsychiatry is a medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders including mood swings, general behavior, cognition, perception and more. Initial psychiatric assessments typically begins with the layout of an overall case history and mental status examination, and can sometimes also include physical examinations and psychological tests if/as needed.
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundTypically, you lie on a table on your back, and a technician measures your blood pressure in both arms and both ankles, using an inflatable cuff and a hand-held ultrasound device that’s pressed on your skin. The device uses sound waves to produce images and allows your pulse to be heard in your ankle arteries after the cuff is deflated.
- MRIAn implantable loop recorder is invisible and doesn’t interfere with your daily activities. It has no patches or wires, and you don’t have to worry about getting the device wet while bathing or swimming. These devices are supposed to be safe for use during a medical imaging procedure called magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but let your doctor know about your implant before you schedule such a test.
- RadiologyMany of our imaging areas are nationally accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) – MRI, CT SCAN, PET/CT SCAN AND MAMMOGRAPHY or Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echo Labs (ICAEL). Our Nuclear Cardiac Lab is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
- X-Rays
- Nuclear Medicine
- MammographyKnowing that innovation is integral for future success, we continue to implement technologies to stay at the cutting edge, such as the 128-slice CT scanner, 3T MRI, da Vinci Minimally Invasive Surgery System, 3D/4D mammography...
- Computed Tomography
- ChemotherapyThe pharmacy at Colquitt Regional Medical Center prepares and distributes medications prescribed by each patient’s physician while the patient is hospitalized. A pharmacist is on duty or on-call at all times. A computerized pharmacy management system with unit dose distribution ensures that the right medication is delivered to patients at the times prescribed by their physician. Commonly used medications are kept in secure Pyxis medication stations located in each patient care area for convenience. In addition to unit dose medications, the pharmacy prepares IV admixture solutions for intravenous infusion, including total parental nutrition (TPN) and cancer chemotherapy. Home IV admixture therapy is provided by the pharmacy through Colquitt Regional Medical Center’s Home Health Services. Pharmacists are also available to answer patients’ questions about a particular drug or drug therapy during normal business hours.
- Radiation OncologyAnd the Mako Surgical Robot for knee replacements. Our most recent additions and expansions include an inpatient dialysis unit, a premier radiation oncology center, an inpatient
- Interventional Radiology
- General SurgeryPatients requiring surgical services are in good hands at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, where our team approach ensures quality care and a high level of skill. Specialized procedures performed in our surgical suites include...
- Orthopedics
- Wound CareAt the Vereen Rehabilitation Center, we offer a variety of treatments including physical, occupational, speech and aquatic therapies, along with a wound care clinic and The Learning Center. Our team of highly-trained professionals are here to help our patients gain confidence and strength by providing one-on-one care, focusing on the individual during treatment. We go above and beyond to make each visit a valuable experience and an important component of our patients’ wellness.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Joint ReplacementThis team includes highly-trained surgeons with a special interest and expertise in joint replacement, physical therapists, case managers, nurses, social workers and — most importantly — patients. The team looks at every step of the patient’s care, from preoperative tests to post-discharge home safety, to ensure that patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Hand SurgeryDr. Tracey Bastiaans offers advanced procedures and treatments aimed at restoring desired appearance and bodily function while at the same time improving and restoring self-esteem. Dr. Bastiaans has experience in a wide range of reconstructive and post bariatric procedures, as well as facial aesthetics, breast reconstruction, skin cancer, hand surgery and burn reconstruction. Our clinic’s expert team is experienced in the following areas...
- Orthopedic SurgeryAt Colquitt Regional we work closely with athletes, coaches and parents to diagnose and treat a variety of sports related injuries. We offer orthopedic surgery using the latest techniques and technology.
- Vascular Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Hip ReplacementHip replacement is done through a surgical incision. The process involves removing the worn out joint and replacing it with articulating prosthetic components. This procedure may be done through a variety of incisions. Anterior approach limits the amount of muscle involved in the surgery. Physical therapy, joint injection and medication are commonly employed before deciding that surgery is the correct option.
- Knee ReplacementIn November of 2016, Colquitt Regional was the first hospital in South Georgia to receive the Gold Seal of Approval for Certification from the Joint Commission for our Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Program.
- Reconstructive SurgeryReconstructive surgery is performed to restore function and normal appearance and to correct physical deformities caused by birth defects, trauma or medical conditions including cancer. Examples include breast reconstruction following a lumpectomy or mastectomy for breast cancer, wound restoration and trauma reconstruction, pediatric reconstruction due to congenital anomalies, scar revision, skin cancer treatment and reconstructive surgery after burn injuries. Typically, reconstructive surgery is considered medically necessary and is covered by most health insurance plans.
- BotoxAesthetic surgery is performed to enhance overall appearance by reshaping and adjusting normal anatomy to make it visually more appealing. Breast augmentation or reduction, gynecomastia, blepharoplasty, neck or face lift, botox and fillers are popular examples of aesthetic surgery procedures. Other examples include post-bariatric body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), liposuction, brachioplasty and thighplasty.
- Brow Lift
- Eyelid Surgery
- Liposuction
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reconstruction
- Plastic SurgeryThe field of Plastic Surgery can be broken down into two main categories – reconstructive procedures and cosmetic or aesthetic procedures. Both are generally considered sub- specialties of plastic surgery.
- Thigh Lift
- Face Lift
- Neck Lift
- Blepharoplasty
- Abdominoplasty
- Body Lift
- Otoplasty
- Scar Revision
- Body Contouring
- Gynecomastia
- Bariatric SurgeryThe bariatric surgical center at Colquitt Regional has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The MBSAQIP standards ensure that bariatric surgical patients receive a multidisciplinary program, not just a surgical procedure, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success.
- Chin Augmentation
- Skin Cancer
- Dermatology
- Cyst
- Sports Medicine
- Physical TherapyKnee replacement (partial or total) is done through a surgical incision on the front of the knee. The joint surfaces at distal end of the femur and proximal end of the tibia are removed and replaced with articulating components. The process stabilizes the joint, and will allow for returned range of motion with physical therapy. The main conditions leading to knee replacement are osteoarthritis, deformity and injury. Physical therapy, joint injection and medication are commonly employed before deciding that surgery is the correct option.
- Occupational Therapy
- General Podiatry
- Podiatric Surgery