Thomas Lange, M.D., Carris Health
Service Line: Surgery – General
Education and Training:
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
Residency: General Surgery, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL
Fellowship: Colon & Rectal Surgery, Carle Foundation Clinic, Champaign, IL
Certification: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
Professional Associations and Activities: Minnesota Medical Association, Mid-Minnesota Medical Society, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Scope of Practice: Provides a full range of general surgery services including abdominal, laparoscopic, cancer (such as breast cancer) and trauma surgeries.
Other surgical procedures include:
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Bronchoscopy
- Thoracoscopy
- Mediastinoscopy
- Thoracic surgery (non-cardiac)
- Endoscopy
- Laparoscopic Abdominal surgery including G.E.R.D. Corrective surgery
- Sentinel node biopsy
Tyler G. Goettl, M.D. Swift County – Benson Health Services
Service Line: Surgery
Education and Training:
College: BS in Biology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Residency: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
Training: Rural Track, Essential Health St. Mary’s Medical, Duluth, MN
Areas of Interest: Offers broad spectrum general surgery utilizing a minimally invasive approach as able, such as robotic or laparoscopic. Provides surgical management of colon and breast cancer, groin and abdominal hernias, appendicitis, diverticulitis, anorectal disease, gallbladder disease, GERD, hiatal hernias, and bowel obstructions. Other procedures include upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy.
Certifications and Licensure:
- American Board of Surgery
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Professional Memberships:
- Northern Plains Rural Surgical Society
- American College of Surgeons
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (member)
Biography: I am originally from the Mankato, MN area and grew up in a river valley. This is where my love of the outdoors started and continues to be my passion outside of work. I enjoy camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, yard work, grilling, and riding ATVs. My wife and I keep busy with three children, two cats, and one dog.
Laurie O’Leary, CRNA
Swift County – Benson Health Services
Service Line: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Education and Training:
Certification: National Board of Certification Nurse Anesthesia
Graduate School: St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate: BS Nursing, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Philosophy: To provide high quality and compassionate anesthesia health services.
Free Time: Enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, and being active.