Located in the Lakewood Heights Professional Building in Grand Rapids, MN
218-326-3937
Surgical Services
A Broad Array of Surgical Services
Endoscopy
Endoscopy involves the use of a small video camera to look inside the body. It’s an important part of diagnosing and treating upper gastrointestinal and colon diseases.
A colonoscopy looks inside the colon and an upper GI endoscopy (or EGD) looks inside the upper part of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
Once a diagnosis has been made, your surgeon may suggest diet modification, medications, or surgery to treat the illness as well as methods for preventing future disease.
General Surgery
At Lakewood Surgery Center, we treat a full range of medical conditions throughout the human body, including the abdomen (stomach, gallbladder, and liver) and diseases of the skin, breast, and soft tissue.
Our general surgery services include:
- Gallbladder
- Hernia repair
- Varicose veins
- Management of breast disease
- Carpal tunnel release
- Vasectomy
- Lesion Removal
Daniel J. Margo, MD
General Surgeon
Endoscopy
Daniel J. Margo, MD, is a Board Certified General Surgeon. He grew up in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, moving to Grand Rapids in 1997 where he worked four years as a surgeon for Grand Rapids Clinic before establishing the Itasca Surgical Clinic in 2001. With twenty-one years of clinical and surgical experience, we could not be more proud to have him on our team.
Dr. Margo is not a stranger in Grand Rapids; those who know him understand he is all about supporting his local community. The list of community organizations that Dr. Margo volunteers his time are too vast to mention.
Dr. Margo attended the University of Duluth for undergraduate studies with post graduate studies in chemistry at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he also completed medical school studies. His Surgical Internship was completed in Grand Forks, North Dakota at Altru Health System Hospital then, it was onto the University of Colorado for his Vascular Surgery Fellowship where he also served as an instructor for one year.
David Fedor, MD
General Surgeon
Dr. David Fedor is a general surgeon at Essentia Health.
“I became a general surgeon because it allows me to have a positive and very tangible effect on many people’s lives,” Dr. Fedor says. “General surgeons work on a wide variety of problems and diseases. I enjoy the combination of thinking and doing that this specialty requires.”
Dr. Fedor earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He completed his residency in general surgery at Gundersen Medical Foundation in La Crosse, Wis.
“I am excited to serve the people of this region,” says Dr. Fedor. “I want to serve in a small-town setting where the need is great and the opportunities to impact the community are plenty.”
Board Certifications: American Board of Surgery - Surgery
Katie Lewandowski, DO
General Surgeon
Dr. Katie Lewandowski, is a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in general surgery at Essentia Health.
“I left Minnesota for about 10 years to receive my education and training, but I always knew I wanted to come back,” says Dr. Lewandowski. “I knew I wanted to focus on providing rural care working for an organization that focuses on team-centered patient care, and I was able to find that with Essentia. I understand needing a general surgeon can be a scary time in a patient’s life, but I will work with them to ensure they understand their treatment options and receive the best care possible.”
Dr. Lewandowski earned her medical degree from Rocky Vista University in Parker, Colorado. She completed her residency in general surgery at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, New York.
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology addresses eye issues, including cataracts and glaucoma. An ophthalmologist specializes in eye and vision care and is trained in all eye conditions. Once a diagnosis has been made, eye drops, medication, or surgery may be necessary.
It is important to follow up with your ophthalmologist to monitor the progress of your treatment and proper healing.
M. Jerry Mariano, MD
Ophthalmology
M. Jerry Mariano, M.D. has a comprehensive ophthalmology practice treating diseases of the eye, including eye surgery and laser eye surgery. He has extensive experience performing cataract surgeries since 1997. He has specialized training in glaucoma, and is able to provide advanced glaucoma treatment and surgery. He is also certified on the Visx Excimer Laser to perform PRK, LASIK, and Customized LASIK Refractive Surgery. Dr. Mariano was raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota where his father was also an eye surgeon. He later attended Carleton College of Northfield, Minnesota where he graduated cum laude. He attended medical school at the University Of North Dakota, followed by internship training at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Mariano completed his ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. During his final year of residency, he served as Chief Resident. He completed additional fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic, specializing in glaucoma.
Dr. Mariano is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Medical Association, and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He joined the Bonner Eye Clinic in 2001 and became a partner in 2003. Dr. Mariano sees patients at both the Grand Rapids and Hibbing offices.
Orthopedics
Orthopedics focuses on injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Once an orthopedist reaches a diagnosis of your condition, recommendations may involve therapy, medication, or surgery.
Orthopedists also provide methods for preventing disorders within their specialty.
After surgery, you'll be required to perform rehabilitation exercises to restore physical strength, movement, and function.
Our orthopedics department offers a variety of services:
- Hand / Wrist Procedures
- Call to inquire about additional procedures
Samuel Hoxie, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Hoxie says, "Modern orthopedics is a wonderful field to be involved in. We're able to decrease pain and increase activity. We do our very best to keep people active and healthy. Sometimes that's a new injury or sometimes it's old difficulties with arthritis. But almost always there's something that we can do to help and make things better."
Education: Medical Degree, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN - Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT - Hand Surgery
Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
Podiatry
- Bunion and hammertoe correction
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Achilles tendon repair
- Arthritic foot and ankle deformities
- Joint fusions
Upon diagnosis, therapy, medication, or surgery may be warranted as well as methods to prevent further issues.
After surgery rehabilitation to restore function, strength, and movement may be required.
Eric Gilbertson, DPM, FACFAS
Podiatrics
Eric Gilbertson, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon at Renew Foot & Ankle. Individuals and families living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have a wonderful resource for their foot and ankle care in Dr. Gilbertson. Building on 20 years of experience, Dr. Gilbertson has treated a broad range of foot and ankle conditions, from complex foot injuries to providing friendly advice on how to prevent foot or ankle issues. At Renew Foot & Ankle, each experience with Dr. Gilbertson and his team centers on delivering quality care to patients. They can help treat foot and heel pain, sprains, fractures, arthritis, bunions and hammertoes, diabetic foot, as well as sports injuries. If you need a procedure, Dr. Gilbertson is double board-certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. No matter the kind of foot or ankle pain you face, Dr. Gilbertson and his team are here to help you find a path toward relief and through your healing journey.