Board-Certified Colorectal Surgery Services Coming to Greene County Medical Center

JEFFERSON, Iowa – 2025 will bring about even more conveniences for local patients with the introduction of an additional specialty service at Greene County Medical Center.

Dr. Alexander Menning, a Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon with the Iowa Digestive Disease Center will begin his outpatient clinic at Greene County Medical Center on Wednesday, January 22.

“Colorectal surgery is a very specialized field, and we are excited to be able to offer Dr. Menning’s services to patients in our region,” said Greene County Medical Center Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Laurie Connolly. “In many instances, patients must drive hours to see a board-certified colorectal surgeon, costing them time and money. Having Dr. Menning available to perform outpatient procedures in Jefferson provides ease of access to exceptional care for those patients.”

Procedures Dr. Menning will perform locally include, but are not limited to: anoscopy and proctoscopy; hemorrhoid banding; condyloma treatments; suture, drain and port removals; abscess drainage; seton removal and tightening; tumor biopsy; skin tag/papilla excision; fissure management; stoma evaluation; and post procedure follow-up.

Dr. Menning, who is originally from northwest Iowa, received his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College in Orange City and his medical degree from Des Moines University. He completed his general surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan and his colorectal surgery fellowship at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

Beginning in February, appointments in Jefferson are available on the third Wednesday of each month. These are generally by referral, but patients can call 515-386-2114 for more information or to schedule a time to meet with Dr. Menning.