Officials at Cass County Health System said Thursday, their local orthopaedic services are expanding.  Dr. Matt Weresh, orthopaedic surgeon, has now increased his schedule to be on-site three days each week. Zach Hollingsworth, PA-C, will expand his surgical physician assistant role to four days each week.  Both provide care at Southwest Iowa Surgery (SWIS) and Cass County Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Weresh has provided orthopaedic care for over 20 years, and specializes in hip and knee procedures, from total joint replacements to simple joint procedures.  In 2017, Dr. Weresh began providing clinic, surgical and hospital care at CCHS two days each week.  Effective immediately, CCHS will be his only practice site.

Zach Hollingsworth, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in surgical care.  He regularly assists Dr. Weresh and Dr. Chad McCance, general surgeon, with surgical procedures and inpatient follow-up care.  Zach also cares for patients in the SWIS clinic, coordinates with the surgeons to evaluate patients and clinical orders in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.  He assists in surgery and coordinates with hospital staff to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Matt Weresh, contact SWIS at 712-243-7535.  No referral is necessary.