RIPLEY, Tenn., July 8, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale recently announced the addition of Dr. Russell Gross to its surgical staff.

He is also a general surgeon for Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton and does a variety of different procedures from gallbladder and appendix removal to hernia repair and colonoscopies. Prior to joining Baptist, he specialized in general, vascular and laparoscopic in California. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons.

“We are very pleased with the addition of Dr. Gross to our surgical team,” said Daryl Blalack, administrator and CEO at Baptist Lauderdale. “His years of experience in various surgical areas will prove beneficial as we continue to provide high-quality health care to our patients.”

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale offers a wide range of services including cardiology, family practice, general surgery and internal medicine. Other services include inpatient mental health programs for seniors, mammography, ultrasound, as well as physical and occupational therapy.

For more information about Baptist Lauderdale, call 731-221-2200 or visit lauderdale.baptistonline.org.

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