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General Surgery

Treatments for heartburn, abdominal pain, breast care & more

The general surgery team at Horizon Health specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions. This includes diseases of the abdomen, breast, blood vessels, and digestive tract. We specialize in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and surgery for obesity and diabetes.

Contact our team today at (217) 466-4033.

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Our board-certified surgeons perform opioid-free, minimally invasive procedures. Unlike traditional open surgery, minimally invasive procedures only require small incisions. This reduces the risk of infection and allows patients to recover faster. Minimally invasive surgeries can often be performed on an outpatient basis, meaning you can return home after your operation without staying overnight at the hospital.

We offer solutions for the following conditions:

General & Breast

  • Abdominal pain
  • Appendicitis
  • Bowel blockage/obstruction
  • Breast Care (screening, biopsy, masses, surgery, cancer)
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Gallstones/Gallbladder disease with ICG fluoroscopy (video)
  • Biliary pathology–minimally invasive bile duct exploration (video)
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) issues
  • Hemorrhoids (THD treatment)
  • Hernias (abdomen, inguinal)
  • Lumps & bumps
  • Port Placement (chemotherapy)
  • Skin infections
  • Stomach ulcer
  • Wound Care
  • Emergency surgery
  • Colon surgery

Advanced Endoscopy

  • Colon cancer screening/colonoscopy
  • Colon polyps
  • Feeding tubes
  • Closure of gastrocutaneous fistulas
  • Esophageal varices sclerotherapy
  • EGD

Anti-Reflux Surgery (GERD)

Surgery for Obesity & Diabetes

Podcasts

Bariatric Surgery Patient

Bariatric surgery patient Jessica Woolum explains how she “got her life back” with weight loss surgery. Dr. Yaniv Cozacov, who performed the surgery, discusses the truths and myths of bariatric surgery and much more.

Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Fouad Hachem, general surgeon, discusses who should get bariatric surgery and what it entails.

Heartburn

Dr. Yaniv Cozacov, general surgeon, explains why people get heartburn and available treatment options.

Bariatrics

Dr. Yaniv Cozacov, general surgeon, discusses how to prevent obesity, why diets fail, and bariatric surgery.

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