Dr. Daniel Margo attended the University of Duluth for undergraduate studies with postgraduate studies in chemistry at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where he also completed medical school. His surgical residency was completed in Grand Forks, North Dakota at Altru Health System Hospital. Then, it was onto the University of Colorado for his Vascular Surgery Fellowship, where he also served as an instructor. President of the Northern Plains Rural National Surgical Society, Dr. Margo offers endoscopy/colonoscopy, gallbladder, hernia repair, skin and soft tissue, and skin cancer managing surgeries at Rainy Lake Medical Center.
General Surgery
Expert Surgery Close To Home
Rainy Lake Medical Center offers an extensive range of surgical procedures that can be performed right here, close to home—meaning no more travel, hotels, or meal expenses.
We are committed to providing safe, quality care to our patients, and the strength of our department shows in our diverse staff, who each bring unique experiences and skills to the table. Whether your procedure is large or small, previously scheduled or an emergency, you’ll be comforted knowing our on-staff surgical team is available.
Questions?
Call us at 218.283.5495
Our procedures include:
General Surgery
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Orthopedics
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Urology
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Ophthalmology
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Podiatry
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GI Endoscopic Procedures
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Surgeries offered at RLMC:
Laparoscopic Procedures
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Diagnostic
- Nissen fundoplication
- Ventral, umbilical, and inguinal hernia repair
Breast
- Biopsy of palpable and mammographic abnormalities
- Full axillary dissection
- Lumpectomy
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Endoscopy
- Balloon dilation
- Biopsies
- Colonoscopy
- Emergency clipping, cautery, or Injection of GI bleeding points
- Polypectomy
- Upper GI endoscopy
Soft Tissue and Miscellaneous
- Amputation
- Anal sphincterotomy for fissures
- Excision and fulguration of condylomata
- Excision of skin and subcutaneous lesions
- Foreign body removal/laceration repair
- Ganglion cystectomy
- Hydrocelectomy
- I & D of abscesses
- Inguinal or cervical lymph node biopsy
- Muscle biopsy
- Pilonidal cystectomy
- Rectal prolapse surgery
- Rectocele and cystocele repair
- Temporary artery biopsy
- Toenail removal
- Traditional and stapled hemorrhoidectomy
- Wound debridement/management
Orthopedic
- Knee replacement
- Shoulder and knee arthroscopy
- Hip replacement
- Rotator cuff repair
- Carpal tunnel repair
- Bunionectomy
- Fracture repair
- Hammer toe repair
- Trigger finger repair
- Tendon repair
OB/GYN
- Hysteroscopy
- Tubal ligation
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Tubal ligation
- Vaginal surgery
Ophthalmology
- Cataract extraction
Miscellaneous
- Feeding tube placement
- Port-a-cath placement
- Vasectomy
Urology
Podiatry Surgery
Providers
The Rainy Lake Medical Center surgical team consists of:
- Surgeons
- Certified nurse anesthetists
- Perioperative registered nurses
- Licensed practical nurses
- Surgical technologists
- A certified surgical first assist
- A certified orthopedic physician’s assistant
- A full-time surgery center manager