General Surgery

The General Surgery Service at Keller Army Community Hospital provides expert care for a wide range of surgical conditions, with a focus on abdominal and soft tissue disorders. We specialize in complex cases, managing everything from common issues like hernias and appendicitis to advanced procedures such as minimally invasive surgeries. Our team offers both nonoperative and operative management, delivering state-of-the-art surgical solutions tailored to each patient’s needs. The following is a non-inclusive list of our capabilities.

Services Provided

• Abdomen:

  • Appendectomy (for appendicitis)
  • Cholecystectomy (for gallbladder disease)
  • Inguinal hernia repair (for groin hernias)
  • Ventral and Umbilical hernia repair (for abdominal wall hernias)
  • Open abdominal surgery (intestinal resection, bowel obstruction)

• Soft Tissue:

  • Excision of skin and soft tissue lesions (for benign or malignant tumors)
  • Advanced Wound Care (Burn care, Acute and Chronic ulcers, Traumatic Wounds)
  • Abscess and Infectious Wound Care
  • Breast Surgery (malignant and benign conditions)

• Minimally Invasive Procedures:

  • Laparoscopic surgery (for appendicitis, gallbladder disease, hernias)
  • Percutaneous Needle Biopsies with Ultrasound Guidance

• Screening and Diagnostic Procedures:

  • Colonoscopy (for colorectal cancer screening or diagnosis)
  • Upper endoscopy (for ulcers, reflux, or esophageal issues)

• Other Conditions and Procedures:

  • Medi port or Chemo port (inserted, managed, removed)
  • Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Access
  • Pancreatitis, Pneumothorax, Skin Grafting, Trauma, etc.

Referral Information:

KACH General Surgery Services are available for referral, self-referral, and VA referral based care.

Self-Referral Option:

• Tricare Select
• Tricare For Life
• Tricare Direct

Please contact our clinic directly at 315-774-8333 to schedule your appointment.

Referral Required:

• Tricare Prime
• Tricare Prime Remote
• Tricare Plus

Contact your Primary Care Manager (PCM) to request a referral to KACH General Surgery.

* This specialty is also available to Tricare Prime Remote Beneficiaries assigned to a civilian provider. Beneficiaries must contact their civilian PCM and have referrals placed through the Humana Military Portal. PCMs are advised to state Keller Army Community Hospital General Surgery in the referral to ensure our clinic receives the referral in a timely manner.
Humana Military Portal: https://www.humanamilitary.com/
Submit via Fax: only if unable to submit via portal (877) 548-1547

VA Referrals:

VA Beneficiaries may contact the VA Hudson Valley Castle Point at (845) 831-2000 ext. 215288 to begin the referral process.