Bradon Bitter, MD joins the surgical specialist practice

(Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health is pleased to announce the addition of Bradon Bitter, MD as the newest member of Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Surgical Specialists. He will be practicing surgery along with Dr. Tim Harris, and Dr. Matthew Turner.

Born and raised in Hoisington, Kansas, Bradon Bitter graduated from Wichita State University with two separate degrees: a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.A. in Spanish. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Bitter completed his surgery residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita.

Dr. Bitter reflected, “I’m fulfilling my long-standing goal of providing surgical care to rural communities in Kansas by joining Newman Regional Health Medical Partners as a surgical specialist.”

In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing guitar, Spanish literature and music, as well as spending time with friends, family, and his fiancée, Taylor.

Dr. Bitter specializes in:

• Robotic surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Endoscopy (including EGD, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy)
• Gastrointestinal and colon surgery
• Hernia repair
• Gallbladder removal
• Breast surgery
• Wound care
• Acute care surgery
• Trauma surgery

Dr. Bitter is now accepting patient referrals. Dr. Bitter is board qualified by the American College of Surgeons and is trained to operate using Newman’s da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system. The latest generation of the da Vinci robot, offering 3-D visualization and smaller and more maneuverable instrumentation which results in shorter surgical times, less blood loss, less pain, and faster recovery times. There is no additional cost to the patient or insurers for the use of a robot during these procedures, as reimbursement remains the same as minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery without a robot.