Yes, CMC has our HOPE (Helpful Option for Patients Expenses) program, which is our financial assistance. It goes by your household size and income. HOPE is available for the services and provider fee that we bill for. If you need assistance with the providers bill you can reach out to their business office to see if there are options available to you.
Wound Care in Falls City
Vascular Wound Care
Specialized Care When You Need it Most
When you need to have specialized care to help heal a wound in your arms or legs, your primary care provider will refer you to a wound specialist.
This type of doctor may try to help treat the underlying cause of the wound. Their goal is to get your wound healed and alleviate your pain. However, sometimes a finger or toe has to be amputated. That is usually after other treatment options haven’t worked.
It is not something you want to have done, necessarily, but knowing you can get that done at home, and save a long car ride home, is worth it.
Service Highlights
- Wound debridements
- Amputations – fingers or toes
What We Treat
Community Medical Center can perform most wound care and minor surgeries. We can also perform pre-operative testing (Physicals, EKG, blood work, if applicable). Any of your follow up visits after a major surgery can also be done right here close to home.
What To Expect
- Please arrive 15 -30 minutes prior to your appointment.
- You will check in with our admissions team. Please have your identification (Driver’s license or ID card) and a current copy of your insurance card. The admission staff will direct to the Outpatient Department.
- Each specialist has their own forms they want you to fill out. While we do have your information, their clinics have different information and questions they will ask you. We are working on online forms for your convenience.
- When the staff member takes you back to your exam room, they will take your weight (we know, none of us like it but it is necessary information), blood pressure, oxygen level, and ask you about your medications. (An updated list of meds is a must, especially for a first-time patient.)
- Wait times for your appointment can vary. Some clinic visits with certain providers are scheduled around surgeries. Sometimes, surgeries run longer than anticipated. Your patience and understanding in those situations are greatly appreciated.
- Blood draws sometimes are required for appointments. If they aren’t arranged ahead of time, you may have to step over to our lab and one of our laboratory team members will take care of you.
Robert Pitsch, MD, FACS
Board Certified in General & Vascular Surgery Practicing Since 1996
Dr. Pitsch is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been with Lincoln Surgical Group since 1996. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry & biology from Kearney State College in Kearney, NE. Dr. Pitsch received his Medical degree from the University of Nebraska School of Medicine in Omaha, NE.
After serving as a surgical intern at Hennepin County Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, Dr. Pitsch completed his residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT. While at the University of Utah, he served as chief resident in general surgery. Dr. Pitsch concluded his education with a fellowship in vascular surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.
Specialty: Vascular, Wound Care
Allie Sohn, MD
Dr. Allie Sohn, MD is a Vascular Surgery Specialist in Lincoln, NE and has affiliations in several hospitals in Southeast Nebraska. Dr. Sohn’s expertise is with Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection.
She received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has been in practice for over 10 years. Call the CMC Outpatient Specialty Clinic for more appointment information. 402.245.6522.
Specialty: Vascular, Wound Care
Heidi K. Hansen, MD
Dr. Heidi Hansen is a Board Certified Vascular Surgeon with CHI Health, Lincoln, Nebraska and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in Southeast Nebraska.
She received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Hansen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Arterial Insufficiency.
Call the Community Medical Center Specialty Clinic for more information. 402.245.6522
Specialty: Vascular, Wound Care
Why Turn To Community Medical Center of Falls City?
There are a lot of reasons to work with the incredible professionals at CMCFC. Our incredible facility, community engagement, and patient-centric approach—just to name a few. But some of the biggest reasons to work with our team are that we are:
Passionate
Caring for our patients is our passion. When you come to CMCFC, you’re coming to a professional team that will always put your health first.
Attentive
We will always listen. You know your health best, and when something is wrong we will hear you, believe you, and work with you to find a solution.
Experienced
For over 100 years, Southeastern Nebraska has depended upon the Community Medical Center of Falls City for quality medical care. Our providers are experts in their fields and provide world-class care to our community.
Schedule an Appointment
Visit the team that will make you our priority. Contact the Community Medical Center of Falls City to schedule an appointment today!
Frequently Asked Questions
You may call 402-245-6542 and get information.
You may find the application online at www.cmcfc.org under the financial assistance tab. You may pick up an application at CMC front admissions. You may have an application mailed to you.
CMC provides the service (technical component) and the doctors or specialists bill for their professional services.
Some insurance plans take up to 90 days or more to pay a claim. The patient is not sent a statement until your insurance has processed your claim.
Due to HIPAA, we are not allowed to disclose any information to anyone other than the patient if they are over the age of 19 unless permission is granted to us by the patient. It is the law and we have to follow it.