Putnam Surgical
Specialties
To Make an Appointment Call 765-301-7430
Surgeons

- Knee and hip replacements
- Knee and shoulder arthroscopies
- Rotator cuff repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Fracture care
- Sports medicine
- Carpal Tunnel release
Weekend injury?
Dr. Mendelson accepts walk-in patients every Monday morning from 8am-11am. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mendelsohn, call 765.301.7430 . Visit pchosp.org for more information.At Putnam County Hospital’s Surgery Center, our goal is to provide all of our patients with top quality and personable care throughout the entire process: pre-operative to post-operative. Our associates feel it is a privilege to be able to offer such a high level of care for our neighbors, family and friends in a high tech facility close to home.
Our own, Dr. Robin Mendelsohn, Orthopaedic Surgeon provide great care for our patients. Other local physicians use the facility as well for podiatry, ophthalmology (eyes), and otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) to name a few.
In 2005, the Hospital expanded the Surgery Department with edition of the 24,830-square foot Surgery Center. Today, the outpatient facility provides patients with the option of having prompt, effective procedures locally.
The Surgery Center houses seven pre-operative patient rooms, seven procedure rooms, and twelve post-operative or recovery rooms. Currently, the Sleep Study Lab bedrooms are located in the Surgery Center allowing an easy accessible and peaceful location.
Consultations can be scheduled with each of our local surgeons by calling Putnam Surgical Specialties at 765-301-7430.
Are you having a procedure that will require physical therapy as you recover? Check out our Swing Bed Program to see if it might be right for you or contact our Case Management Nurse to get your questions answered.
- Trauma
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Joint and muscle injury and/or pain
- Injections
- Bracing
- Total joints
- Arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder
- Rotator cuff repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel
- Ganglion cysts
- Trigger finger
- Breast cancer
- Breast biopsies
- Intestines
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Colon
- Liver
- Thyroid
- Hernias
- Appendix
- Gallbladder and bile ducts
- Hemorrhoids
- Vasectomies
What Should I Know About My Surgery?
- Please arrive at the designated time given to you by your surgeon or the surgery center staff.
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of your surgery, unless otherwise directed. If you are not sure if this applies to you, please call your surgeon’s office.
- Be sure to bring your regular medications with you.
- Please remember to leave jewelry and valuables at home.
- Please remove make-up, nail polish, artificial nails prior to your arrival.
- If you wear contacts, please bring your glasses and a container for your lenses.
- Loose-fitting, casual clothing is the best choice for attire. During your time with us, you will be provided a gown.