Surgery

The Northwest Surgical Hospital brings together some of Amarillo’s finest nurses, surgical technicians and physicians who provide a convenient and affordable alternative for patients requiring general, routine surgical services. We have been serving residents of Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle since 1998 with specialty services in a comfortable facility for adults and children.

Several types of procedures can be performed with robotic surgery - three common types performed at Northwest Texas Healthcare System include prostate, kidney and gynecologic surgery. The benefits of robotic surgery over open surgery are generally the same for all procedures; they may include:

The bariatric program at Northwest Texas Healthcare System offers weight-loss surgery, using both standard and minimally invasive techniques, that can help people lose weight and improve their health.

Nearly 35 percent (78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, which are some of the leading causes of preventable death.

Surgeons at Northwest Texas Healthcare System specialize in innovative and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Minimally invasive surgery can make surgery and recovery easier on patients.* Surgeons offer minimally invasive surgery in addition to standard, open procedures, depending on your diagnosis and needs.