Pomerene Hospital November Health Talk presented by hospital's new general surgeon
The talk titled “Appendicitis: Treating the Problematic Organ” will be presented by Dr. Michael Schell. Schell will be presenting the diagnoses and treatment of acute appendicitis. He will provide a complete tutorial of the appendix ranging from the function of the organ, the anatomy, and how/why problems may arise. Schell will also discuss the benefits of laparoscopic surgery. Schell received his Doctor of Medicine from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2000 and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. Schell has experience as a general and trauma surgeon at Mercy Willard Hospital as well as at Mercer County Community Hospital. He is comfortable with a wide variety of general surgery and laparoscopic procedures as well as endoscopy. Schell is part of Pomerene Surgical Services. His office is located in the Millersburg Medical Center. To reach his office, call 330-763-2018. This event is free and open to the public. For questions regarding the upcoming Health Talk, please call Pomerene's public relations department at 330-674-1584, ext. 1763.