Labette Health | Fall 2020

labettehealth.com 3 General surgeon joins a stellar team Labette Health’s Surgery Center is designed to meet the unique needs of each patient—offering Southeast Kansas’ best surgical care. Labette Health’s general surgery team is comprehensive and compassionate in the treatment of patients who need surgery. Our surgeons use advanced imaging to diagnose your condition and develop a precise, individualized treatment plan. Labette Health’s highly experienced general surgeons Complete surgical care, traditional or via da Vinci Michael Bolt, MD Meet the new expert Dr. Hunn’s clinic is located in Building E, Suite 300, at Labette Health. For appointments, call 620-820-5840 . Jerry Bouman, DO 2020 awards Labette Health is pleased to welcome Erie, Kansas, native Eric Hunn, MD, to its medical staff. He will be joining general surgeons Michael Bolt, MD, FACS ; Jerry Bouman, DO, FACOS ; and Scott Coates, MD, FACS . Dr. Hunn received his medical degree from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2015 and completed his five- year residency at University of Kansas general surgery residency program in Wichita. “I look forward to providing high-quality care to my fellow Southeast Kansans and earning their trust,” Dr. Hunn says. “It’s an honor and privilege to work with a nationally recognized medical staff. My wife and I are excited for the opportunity to raise our family in this great community.” Dr. Hunn has knowledge of and responsibility for the preoperative, operative and postoperative management of patients with a broad spectrum of diseases, including those that may require nonoperative, elective or emergency surgical treatment. As a trained laparoscopic and robotic surgeon, he is able to use minimally invasive techniques for many procedures. In addition, the general surgery team provides 24/7 care in Labette Health’s Level III Trauma Center. “We welcome Dr. Hunn and his family back home where he joins the BEST general surgery team in Southeast Kansas,” says Brian Williams, President and CEO. “With four experienced and highly trained general surgeons, Labette Health is prepared to serve the future needs of Southeast Kansas and maintain its premiere Level III Trauma Center.” often use minimally invasive procedures, which enable patients to heal more quickly, experience less pain and return to their normal routines faster. But when traditional surgery is required, we can handle it, using the latest technology. Our unparalleled experience in traditional surgery is matched by our expertise with minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Labette Health’s surgeons are supported by the latest in surgical technology, including the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Robotic surgery can be performed through tiny incisions with more precision, which may result in less postoperative pain, reduced blood loss, less need for blood transfusions, and a potentially faster recovery and return to normal activities. Expertly performing advanced surgery Eric Hunn, MD, joins the BEST general surgery team in Southeast Kansas: Eric Hunn, MD Scott Coates, MD