Rangely District Hospital is proud to offer high-quality surgical services close to home, in partnership with Family Health West in Fruita, Colorado. Through this collaboration, we bring advanced surgical expertise and specialty care directly to our community—reducing the need for long-distance travel while maintaining exceptional standards of care.

Rangely District Hospital Surgical Team

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Comprehensive Surgical Services

Our experienced surgical team performs a wide range of procedures, including:

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomies (gallbladder removal)
• Hernia repair
• Hemorrhoidopexy and hemorrhoidectomy
• Appendectomy
• Nissen fundoplication
• Port placement and removal
• Colonoscopy
• EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
• Cyst and lesion removal

Advanced Facilities, Local Care

Our modern Surgical Services Department is designed with patient safety and comfort in mind and includes:

• A fully equipped Operating Room
• Dedicated Endoscopy Suite
• Pre-Op and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Sterile Processing Department

We routinely perform colonoscopies, endoscopies, and minor surgical procedures, with visiting specialists allowing us to expand our services and provide even more advanced care options—right here in Rangely.

Care You Can Trust—Close to Home

At Rangely District Hospital, our focus is on safety, comfort, and convenience. From pre-operative preparation to recovery, our team is committed to delivering expert surgical care in a welcoming, community-centered environment—so you can focus on healing without the stress of traveling far from home.

Our Vision & Philosophy

At Rangely District Hospital Surgical Services, we are committed to providing care that is safe, compassionate, and respectful. Patient comfort and well-being guide every decision we make. Grounded in integrity, professionalism, and teamwork, our surgical team is here to support you and your loved ones through every step of your surgical journey.

Insurance & Billing

We believe in clear communication and transparency. Our team works to handle insurance paperwork before surgery day to help avoid surprises.

Rangely District Hospital accepts most major insurance plans, including:

• United
• Humana
• Cigna
• Rocky Mountain Health Plans
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Medicare
• Medicaid
• UMR
• Aetna

Don’t see your plan listed? Call us at (970) 675-5011—our team is happy to assist and answer your questions.

Contact: 

Kelly Christian, Surgical Department Supivisor 

970-675-4232 ext. 136

Carrie Burnett, Infection Prevention Specialist/ Assistant Surgrical Department Manager

 675-4251 ext. 151, fax# 675-8003

 PreOp/PACU fax# 675-8085