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Global Cyber Outage Impacting Cape Surgical

Today’s continuing global cyber outage is impacting operations at Cape Surgical Clinic. Our phone is working, but the rest of our systems are currently down and we do not have a time frame for things to get back to normal. If you need anything, please call us. A nurse will still screen all urgent calls,

Farewell Dr. An Lam Lawrence

A significant change is happening here at Cape Surgical Clinic. Dr. An Lam Lawrence, one of our esteemed surgeons, will leave our clinic effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Lawrence has been an invaluable member of our team, and while her departure saddens us, we wish Dr. Lawrence all the best in her future endeavors. We

Closing Early Monday 4/8/2024

The clinic will be closing at noon on April 8, 2024. We will reopen at 8 am on April 9, 2024. So, why are we closing at noon? Because some moments are special. They remind us of our place in the cosmos and the beauty that exists beyond office walls. Today, let’s pause, step outside,

Phone Outage – RESOLVED

Update – Phone service in and out of the clinic has been restored. Thank you for your patience while we worked through this issue. Well, it appears that our phone system had too much fun on St. Patrick’s Day and has decided not to work on Monday morning. We are doing our very best to

Making Sense of Surgeon Qualifications

In the world of healthcare, particularly in surgical fields, the qualifications and credentials of a surgeon can be confusing. Patients entrust their lives and well-being to these professionals, making it essential to understand the various certifications and qualifications that signify expertise and proficiency. Here we will explain three of the qualifications that you will find

New Insurance ID Number Updates

At Cape Surgical Clinic, we do our best to ensure a smooth and efficient experience during your clinic visits. One often overlooked but crucial aspect of this process is the requirement to bring updated insurance cards. This seemingly simple task holds significant importance for both patients and Cape Surgical Clinic. First and foremost, insurance information

Planned Office Closure

The Cape Surgical Clinic at 60 Doctors Park in Cape Girardeau will be closed this Friday, January 19, 2024. Any phone calls will be returned on Monday, January 22, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Notifications for Weather-Related Issues

Winter weather has arrived in Southeast Missouri! While the weather may pose safety concerns and impact travel for our staff and patients, we are committed to keeping you informed about any changes to the clinic schedule. We have registered to provide updates through the KFVS12 website and mobile app. You can also sign up on

Congratulations to our Practice Administrator

Adam Pople, FACMPE, FACHE, Practice Administrator at Cape Surgical Clinic, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. “The healthcare management field plays a vital role in providing high-quality care to the people in our communities, which makes having a standard of excellence promoted

Phone update

For the past few months, we have had patients report ongoing phone issues when trying to reach our clinic. We heard this feedback and resolved to fix the situation. After investigating issues and trying to diagnose problems in the system, we have decided to do a whole system upgrade. Our phones will be updated on