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surgical equipment and facilities also givespatients new options for eye surgeryservices, colonoscopies and endometrialablation, a much less invasive alternativeto traditional hysterectomies that isavailable in only a few New Mexicohospitals.Surgeons played an important role inthe development of the surgical center,according to John Rossfeld, GRMC’schief executive officer.“We asked for input from the surgeonsright from the beginning because we werelooking for ways to make the care aspatient-centered and convenient aspossible,” Rossfeld says. “Our surgeonsand department staff were key to makingthis center happen.”More than 4,000 surgeries arecompleted each year at the hospital, andtwo-thirds of them are ambulatory,requiring no overnight stay. In addition togeneral surgery services, GRMC offerssurgical services in the areas ofCosmetic andAesthetic DentistryJohn B. Sherman, DDS3115 North Leslie Road, Silver City 505.388.2515Laser Bleaching • Smile Makeover • Orthodontics • White Fillings • Porcelain Veneers and CrownsAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry • Academy of General Dentistry70 – SILVER CITY LIFE