For three years, Mendocino Coast Hospital has been rated #1 in Total Hip Replacement for Mendocino, Lake and Humboldt Counties and is among the top 10% in the nation, according to a study by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization.
Our Physicians
The heart of every good orthopedic surgery service is its surgeons. MCDH has two of the nation’s best: Jack Bellah, M.D. and William “Bill” Rohr, M.D.
Both physicians pride themselves on using the latest tools and techniques based on established best practices. Dr. Rohr, who is a biomechanical engineer as well as a gifted surgeon, designed most of today’s artificial joints while medical director for (name of company).
Drs. Rohr and Bellah are patient-centered, providing surgical and non-surgical treatment of fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, tumors and congenital deformities. They maintain offices adjacent to the hospital campus in Fort Bragg.
Their Education
Jack Bellah, M.D.
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School: Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York
Office: 721-B River Road, Fort Bragg; (707) 964-6910
Bill Rohr, M.D.
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School: Washington University
Office: 510 Cypress Street, Suite A, Fort Bragg (707) 961-4333
Support Services:
Operating Room and Medical-Surgical Nursing – our team includes specialists in orthopedic surgery, anesthesiology and post-surgery care. Because of their positive, caring attitude and training, they help insure surgery goes well and you recover quickly. Most joint replacement patients spend only about 1 day in the hospital.
Diagnostic Imaging – our dedicated 8,000-square-foot-center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and highly trained staff equal what you find at the nation’s best urban and surburan hospitals. Imaging services include X-rays, digital mammograms, breast MRIs, CT scans, ultrasound, bone density testing, fluoroscopy and MRI Scans.
Infection control – of critical importance to a successful recovery is maintaining a low rate of hospital-acquired infections following surgery. Thanks to Infection Control Officer Emmet O’Connell zeal for perfection, MCDH is ranks among the nation’s best hospitals with less than 1 infection for every 200 patient days — close to zero. O’Connell intends to reach zero with a focus on hand-hygiene, vaccinations, good ‘cough etiquette’, workplace cleaning disinfection and utilization of isolation protocols to prevent transmission of disease.
Integrative Medicine – we offer hypnotherapy to create relaxation and promote a healing attitude, as well as guided imagery audio tapes to explain what to expect and to encourage a positive attitude. Acupuncture also is available.
Rehabilitation Services – our rehabilitation therapists get patient raves for expertise and caring attitude. That’s why we like to say that we provide big city medicine with small town comfort. You’ll be treated well – like a family member or friend – with care provided by highly trained therapists. To support your recovery is a rehab gym, which is open to patients, former patients and employees. The staff includes physical and occupational therapists, a specialist in hand therapy, a wellness coach, a pilates instructor, and an expert in providing foot and leg support devices.