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General Surgery

General surgery is a medical discipline that involves performing various types of surgical procedures to treat a broad range of health problems and diseases.

In general surgery, the surgeon is expected to perform both pre- and post-operative care and management other than the surgery itself. General surgeons can diagnose several types of diseases, especially those that are related to the abdomen and the organs connected to it. These included bile ducts, liver, pancreas, spleen, appendix, small and large intestine, rectum, and the stomach. The surgeon may also operate the thoracic region, glands in the thyroids, and hernias. To a certain extent, general surgeons are also responsible for procedures performed on the skin and the breast.

CONTACT US - McKayla Armstead, RN, BSN

Surgery Manager

specialtyclinic@myfch.org
402-759-3167 ext. 371

Caleb Schroeder, MD

Surgery

Hastings General Surgery

Availability: 2nd and 4th Thursday of Every month

Dr. Schroeder provides service for a variety of general surgery procedures. He performs surgery to address diseases of the gallbladder, thyroid, breast, skin, trauma, hemorrhoids, small and large bowel. He has a special interest in cancer of the colon and is involved in the Enhanced Recovery Protocol for colon cancer*. He performs colonoscopies and upper endoscopies. He is involved in quality improvement projects for the prevention of colon cancer. He has a special interest in rural medicine and performs outreach clinic and surgical services at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior.

Dr. Schroeder is a board certified general surgeon and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He grew up in the Blue Hill area. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Doane College in Crete, and his Medical Degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha in 2010. He completed his general surgery residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is volunteer faculty with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support, and is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Dr. Schroeder has a special interest in medical education and is a strong advocate of recruitment for rural medicine. He is the site director for the University of Nebraska Medical Center general surgery resident rotation at Mary Lanning Healthcare. He acts as preceptor for medical students and physician assistant students, and also participates in medical education projects for students from grade school through college. Dr. Schroeder has always strived to gain new insight and knowledge to better serve his patients. He believes that the process of learning new techniques affords him a wide range of expertise to push his practice to the forefront of the surgical arena. He has presented his research about patient comfort during colonoscopies at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He also acts as a reviewer for scientific journals.

As a husband and father of two children, he is honored to provide surgical care for the community. He enjoys watching sports, the outdoors, and exercising.

Contact: (402) 834-2450

Jared Dietze, MD

Surgery

Hastings General Surgery

Availability: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of Every month

Dr. Dietze is a member of the American College of Surgeons and is certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

He graduated from Hastings High School, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from University of Nebraska Lincoln and his Medical Degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha in 2017. He completed his general surgery residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2022.

Dr. Dietze provides service for a variety of general surgery procedures. He performs surgery to address diseases of the gallbladder, breast, skin cancer, wound care, hemorrhoids, small and large bowel, and hernia repair. He performs a variety of laparoscopic procedures, as well as colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.

Growing up in Hastings, Dr. Dietze is pleased to return and provide excellent surgical care for Central Nebraska communities. When he is not with his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife, playing disc golf and board games, 3D printing, and exploring the great outdoors.

Dr. Dietz will be available at FCH the 1st, 3rd, and 5th (when applicable) Tuesday of the month. To schedule an appointment, please call (402) 759-4924.

Contact: (402) 834-2450

Ye Ye, MD

Surgery

York Surgical Associates

Availability: Every other Tuesday

Dr. Ye‘s background includes an Otolaryngology practice in Beijing, China, and work as a research associate at Dow Neurological Sciences Institute in Oregon. He held a faculty position in Surgery and Otolaryngology at the Connecticut School of Medicine and completed a General Surgery residency at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Contact: (402) 759-4924 or email specialtyclinic@myfch.org