The Outreach Clinic is moving from Mallard Pointe to Prairie Lakes Hospital at 401 9th Ave Northwest. Dr. Jered Mancell will continue the Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic at Mallard Pointe downstairs and Mallard Pointe Surgical Services will continue upstairs. Providers that are relocating to the 2nd Floor, West Wing of Prairie…
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation hosted BASH (Building A Superior Hospital) on Saturday, May 9 at the Watertown Event Center. This annual gala event is a “friend”/ fund raiser for the Foundation. What a night! Three hundred eighty six guests were in attendance, an increase from last year. The event…
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Dr. Jeffrey Kowitz, Prairie Lakes Pulmonologist, died Tuesday morning, July 21, 2015, in a motor vehicle accident. Dr. Kowitz provided regional pulmonary services at the Prairie Lakes Pulmonology Clinic since August, 2013. He believed in patient education and empowering his patients to make healthy choices. He also served as a…
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Marcus Howard is a registered nurse in the Critical Care Unit at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Every day he works to serve and nurse our patients. But that is not all that makes this individual so note worthy. Marcus is in the Army National Guard as a healthcare specialist, commonly…
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Home Alone – how to live by yourself with diabetes – and protect against lows. Dizziness, shaking, sweating, hunger, nervousness – symptoms of low blood sugar can awaken you in the middle of the night or creep up on you. Confusion can set in quickly and be really frightening when…
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At Prairie Lakes General Surgery Clinic we don’t just treat your medical needs - we treat you. Our goal is to use minimally invasive techniques along with surgical blocks and anesthesia methods to expedite recovery and minimize surgical pain.
Patients can see our providers at the General Surgery Clinic with or without a referral from another medical professional.
Our experienced providers diagnose and treat conditions, including:
- Acid Reflux and Heartburn
- Breast Diseases
- Gall Bladder Disorders
- Hernias
- Thyroid Disease
- Colon and Small Intestine Disorders
- Skin Lesions
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Rectal/Anal Disorders
- Colon Cancer Screening and Treatment
- Direct Access Colonoscopy Screening (Quick and easy interview to see if you qualify.)
- Vasectomies
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Schedule an Appointment
If you are concerned about a health condition like the ones listed above call 605-882-7777 to schedule a clinic appointment. The General Surgery Clinic is located on the 2nd floor of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic in Watertown. At your appointment we'll discuss your condition, any concerns and treatment options.
Procedures 
If surgical treatment is the best option, your procedure may be scheduled at Prairie Lakes Hospital or at an outreach location. We provide a wide variety of surgical procedures on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
Many procedures are minimally invasive using the latest laparoscopic techniques, our general surgery providers can perform procedures deep within the body without the need for larger incisions. Laparoscopic surgeries are done by making a series of very small incisions, through which a laparoscopic camera and tiny surgical instruments are used to perform the surgery. Procedures using this technique include:
- Hernia Repair
- Appendectomy (appendix removal)
- Colon and small intestine surgery
- Acid Reflux surgery
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
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-Posting last reviewed by Dr. Mancell, September 2020. Dr. Jered Mancell of Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic has information for senior citizens on geriatric ear conditions. Geriatric is defined as patients of 65 years and older. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
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Leadercast: Inspiring Watertown, 2015 Draws “The Brave Ones” Leadercast: Inspiring Watertown, 2015 was brought to the region as a re-broadcast event on August 4, 2015. Leadercast is an annual event, broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, GA to sites all over the nation and internationally. The annual agenda of the event is…
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes general surgeon, Dr. Kendra Kamlitz. Dr. Kamlitz is the first physician to join the new Prairie Lakes General Surgery Clinic located at Mallard Pointe. She will diagnose and treat common conditions at the clinic; such as, gall bladder disorders, hernias, breast diseases, thyroid diseases, colon…
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for the third consecutive year. The Center of Disease Control estimates that over 700,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. This award recognizes Prairie Lakes’ commitment and success in implementing…
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