Gila Regional Medical Center

Surgery • Silver City, NM • Since 1883 • 3 (Gila Regional Medical Center campus and Surgical Services Clinic locations listed) locations

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About

Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is a nonprofit, county-owned 25-bed critical access hospital in Silver City, NM. Founded in 1883, GRMC offers comprehensive medical services across the patient journey and operates from its Silver City headquarters at 1313 E 32nd St. GRMC provides a range of specialties and services, including surgical care, with a presence in departments such as orthopedics, urology, cardiology, cancer center, and rehabilitation. GRMC also lists various healthcare career opportunities, including roles in nursing, surgical tech, emergency department, EMT/paramedic, radiology, and MRI/CT tech, with recruitment and relocation incentives. For exact general surgery providers, clinicians, appointment availability, and insurance coverage, contact GRMC directly at (575) 538-4000 or visit grmc.org.

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Clinic Type

Surgery

Address

1313 E. 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061

Phone

(575) 538-4698

Email

BOT@grmc.org

Opening Hours

Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm (as per contact info)

Website

https://www.grmc.org/services/general-surgery/

Emergency Care

Emergency services available

Services Offered

General Surgery

Team

Dr. James Rosser — General Surgeon
Dr. Laurence Gibson — General Surgeon
Dr. Frederick Wendler — General Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What are the General Surgery clinic hours?

Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Where are the Gila Regional Surgical Services locations in Silver City?

Gila Regional Surgical Services Clinic 1264 E 32nd Street Silver City, NM 88061; Gila Regional Surgical Services II General Surgery 1304 E. 32nd St. Silver City, NM 88061; Gila Regional Medical Center address: 1313 E. 32nd Street Silver City, NM 88061.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

CMS HCAHPS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services): 4 out of 5 stars (overall patient satisfaction) (135 (based on HCAHPS data))
WebMD Care (for specific general surgeon): 4.5 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

Patients praise

Many patients report receiving compassionate and respectful care from hospital staff and nurses
Strong performance in cleanliness and nurse communication ratings compared to national averages
Appreciation for the hospital as a vital community resource with staff described as dedicated despite past institutional challenges
Positive experiences noted in emergency and surgical settings regarding professionalism and care quality

Common complaints

Concerns regarding patient privacy and HIPAA compliance, specifically in emergency room triage areas
Mixed reports on doctor communication and attention to patient concerns
Complaints about understaffing among nursing and support staff leading to potential burnout and quality-of-care issues
Individual reports of dissatisfaction with specific surgical outcomes or bedside manner

"Without fail my husband was treated with respect, compassion and dignity. Professional Yet Personable."

— Gila Regional Medical Center official website testimonials

"My mother was being treated in the waiting room with several other patients... so we heard everyone’s medical history because of being treated in the waiting room."

— Local news report on public concerns meeting (Silver City Daily Press)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].