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GRANBURY, Texas – Lakeside Physicians and Lake Granbury Medical Center are continuing their long-standing commitment to student health by providing free physicals to Granbury Independent School District students this spring-at no cost to families or schools. On May 4, Lakeside Physicians & Lake Granbury Medical Center hosted students from Acton Elementary School, providing physicals to more than 200 students by 11 a.m. The effort is part of an annual outreach program that has supported local student... ... Read More

New Interventional Gastroenterology Services Bring ERCP to Hood County GRANBURY, Texas – Residents of Hood County and surrounding communities now have access to a highly specialized level of digestive care without the need to travel to larger metro areas. Owen Maat, M.D., a board-certified interventional gastroenterologist, has joined the medical staff, bringing advanced knowledge in procedures that diagnose and treat complex conditions of the digestive system. Interventional gastroenterology is a subsp... ... Read More

Featuring Cody Hartshorn, M.D., and Corey Mark, M.D., orthopedic surgeons at Lakeside Physicians Joint pain is one of the most common health complaints among adults, and it affects millions of people every year. Knees, hips, shoulders, elbows and even small joints in the hands and feet can become stiff, swollen or painful over time. For many, joint pain is more than an inconvenience. It can limit mobility, disrupt sleep and make simple daily tasks feel difficult. Here in Granbury, orthopedic surgeons Co... ... Read More

Featuring Cody Hartshorn, M.D., and Corey Mark, M.D., orthopedic surgeons at Lakeside Physicians Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people visit an orthopedic surgeon. From athletes to retirees, from weekend gardeners to ranchers, knee problems can affect nearly anyone at any age. Whether the issue is a sudden injury or slow, gradual arthritis, knee pain can limit mobility, interrupt sleep and keep people from enjoying activities they love. At Lakeside Physicians, orthopedic surgeons Cody Harts... ... Read More

Total Impact Exceeded $211 Million GRANBURY, Texas – At more than 340,000 patient encounters last year, Lake Granbury Medical Center delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the tri-county area of Hood, Erath and Somervell counties. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $211 million to the region through charity and uncompensated care, capital dollars, employee payroll, charitable projects a... ... Read More

When most people hear the word “urologist,” they often think of kidney stones or prostate issues. But the field of urology covers a long list of conditions that affect the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract and prostate. Many of these problems are extremely common, especially as people get older, and most are easily treatable when caught early. Here in Granbury, Bruce Harrell, M.D., board certified urologist with Lakeside Physicians, sees patients every day for a variety of issues that can impact comfort, ... ... Read More

Focusing on the Prostatic Urethral Lift Procedure with Bruce Harrell, M.D. As men age, the chance of developing an enlarged prostate, known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), increases significantly. While not cancer, BPH can cause major urinary symptoms, disturb sleep, reduce quality of life, and even lead to more serious complications if left untreated. At Lakeside Physicians and Lake Granbury Medical Center, board certified urologist Bruce Harrell, M.D., offers his patients a modern, minimally in... ... Read More

What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter for Heart Health in Granbury When it comes to diagnosing heart problems, few tools are as valuable and widely used as stress testing. At Lake Granbury Medical Center, both standard exercise stress tests and advanced nuclear stress tests are available to help evaluate heart function, identify potential blockages, and guide treatment decisions. These tests give cardiologists a clearer picture of how well the heart performs under pressure. What Is a Standar... ... Read More

An Option for Treating Hardened Artery Blockages Close to Home Lake Granbury Medical Center is now offering rotablation atherectomy, an advanced procedure that helps treat severely hardened coronary artery blockages that are difficult or sometimes impossible to open with standard techniques. This technology represents a major step forward for local heart care and gives Granbury residents access to treatment options previously available only in larger urban centers. Rotablation uses a tiny, diamond coate... ... Read More

December brings joy, family gatherings and holiday traditions. But for many men, it also brings something less festive: frequent bathroom breaks, weak urine flow, and sleepless nights. And while kids may picture Santa sailing through the sky in his sleigh, men of a certain age might wonder: how does he manage all those long rides without stopping every few miles? “The reality is, if Santa were a typical man over 50, he’d be pulling over at every gas station from here to the North Pole,” said William Bru... ... Read More