Surgery


Rio Grande Hospital Surgery Center
Why drive hours when you can have your surgery here, close to home! The trusted Valley Choice.

The Surgery Department at Rio Grande Hospital is dedicated to providing trusted, local care close to home.
Our experienced surgical team combines advanced skill with personal attention, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
At RGH, your health and comfort come first- because we want you to feel your very best!

The surgery center offers non-emergency out-patient procedures. Scheduled procedures with low risk and high value.
The surgery department consists of 1 operating room, a 3-bed PACU, and Central Sterile Services.

Services include:
-Colonoscopies
-Endoscopies
-Removal of Cataracts
-Lens Replacement
-Total Knee Replacement
-Knee Arthroscopy
-Carpal Tunnel
-Trigger Release 

We have an Orthopedic Surgeon and a number of visiting specialty physicians dedicated to your personal needs.

Rio Grande Hospital – Trusted surgical care, close to home. At RGH, our team puts you first – so you can feel your best!

Surgery Nurse Manager
Kayla Jordan, MSN, RN
Phone: (719) 657-4160
Fax: (719) 657-4096

Staff
Hailiee Cale – Scrub Tech

Alex Gallegos – Scrub Tech
Melissa Escheman, RN
April Hurley, RN
Loretta Lowder, RN
April Moll, RN
Chasta Rogers, RN
Trudy Ruybal, RN
Brittany Sullivan, RN
Sally Wert, RN
Joette Eyeser, NP First Assist

Testimonials

Patient testimonials coming soon!

We will distinguish ourselves as a trusted healthcare destination.
We will provide compassionate healthcare and advocate for wellness through innovative access, preventative medicine, and collaborative partnerships within our diverse community.

With a smile and a helping hand, we provide quality care and service to our communities.

OUR LOCATIONS

Rio Grande Hospital

310 County Road 14
Del Norte, CO 81132
Tel: 719-657-2510
Open: 24/7

Creede Family Practice

802 Rio Grande
Creede, CO 81130
Tel: 719-658-0929

Rio Grande
Hospital Clinic

310C County Road 14
Del Norte, CO 81132
Tel: 719-657-2418

Monte Vista Medical Clinic & Pharmacy

1033 2nd Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
Tel: 719-852-8827
Pharmacy Tel:
719-628-0533

Rio Grande Hospital Clinic at South Fork

52 Jackson Street
South Fork, CO 81154
Tel: 719-873-5494