Surgery Center
5 days a week
Hardtner Medical Center has become known as the best place to have your surgical procedure. When your health is at stake, peace of mind means everything. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, our highly-skilled surgeons and nursing staff are available to provide you and your family with exceptional surgical care. Best of all, it’s close to home.
General Surgery
Dr. Richard Frederick Norem II performs General Surgery.
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
Dr. Daniel Noel, and Dr. Christian Wold of Red River ENT in Alexandria performs ear, nose, and throat surgeries at Hardtner Surgery Center. This newest addition of specialty care is one of our most demanded specialty service.
Endoscopic Procedures
Dr. Riaz Chaudhry performs diagnostic and screening colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures in our state-of-the-art endoscopy lab. Additionally, Dr. Chaudhry performs a variety of other minor surgical procedures.
Eye Surgery
Dr. David Barnes Jr. of Louisiana Eye and Laser Center performs cataract surgery and YAG laser surgery in our surgical suite. This service provides our patients with access to the highest quality eye care close to home.
Gynecological Procedures
Dr. Edan Moran of the Women’s Health Clinic at Hardtner provide specialty services for all acute and chronic gynecological problems.
Pain Management Procedures
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Terry Texada of the Alexandria VA Medical Center and Dr. William D. Crenshaw of Mid-State Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana perform ambulatory orthopedic surgeries such as carpal tunnel release, fracture stabilization, arthroscopic procedures and surgical care of sports related injuries.
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Maria Saucier provides podiatric medicine and performs surgeries at Hardtner.
Restorative Dental Surgery
Dr. William Puckett of Alexandria, Louisiana perform pediatric restorative dental surgery. These procedures cover a wide range of restorative applications including extractions as well as stainless steel and aesthetic crowns. Performing restorative dental surgery under general anesthesia is preferable, as it eliminates the anxiety pediatric patients often feel when going to the dentist.
Urology Surgery
Dr. Robert Fontane of The Urology Clinic in Alexandria performs urological surgeries in our surgical suite. After more than 20 years of providing urological care that ceased in 2003, we are happy to again offer this valuable service.
Gastroenterology (GI) Procedures
Dr. Randy Tillman performs gastroenterological procedures and operations at Hardtner.
Surgical Services
April Cotten, RN
Peri-operative Surgical Director
- (318) 495-3131, Ext. 171
At Hardtner Medical Center, we are dedicated to your health and recovery. For questions or additional information regarding surgical services contact April Cotten, RN, Peri-operative Surgical Director at (318) 495-3131 ext. 171.
