SALEM GENERAL SURGERY

Established in 1997 by Jonathan F. Noel M.D., Salem General Surgery serves the general surgical needs of Washington, Scott, Orange Counties, and southern Indiana.

Elective and emergency procedures are performed including: abdominal, endocrine, skin, gynecologic, breast, and hernia surgeries. Endoscopy, diabetic foot, and problematic wound care are managed, as well as the evaluation and management of most general surgical conditions. Many of the newest techniques, including laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgeries, are utilized primarily at Washington County Memorial, Scott Memorial, and Orange County Hospitals. Currently Dr. Noel is employed with St. Vincent's Medical Group and still maintains his same practice scope and locations.

Re:  Notice of Potential Breach of Protected Health Information

On or about the morning of July 13, 2011, my password-protected Palm Pilot device was stolen from my vehicle parked at the Scott County Memorial Hospital, while I was performing an emergency surgery.  This device contained information for my surgical cases from December 27, 2007 through June 24, 2011.  The data kept on this device included patient name, date of birth, surgical procedure name, diagnosis, and anesthesia.  While it is very unlikely the password protected information was accessed, I feel that informing my patients is prudent. 

Please be advised that at no time did this device ever contain information related to social security numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, or any financial information.   

This office, Scott County Memorial Hospital, and the Scottsburg police continue to investigate this potential breach as a criminal matter.  Also, we are taking additional safety measures when any potential Protected Health Information is contained on any electronic devices.  As a further precaution you could perform a credit history checks to ensure that your personal information and identities have not been compromised, if you feel the need. 

If you have any questions about your current medical record call my office at 812-883-1708.  Any concerns or questions regarding this potential breach of Protected Health Information can be directed to my attention, toll free, at (855) 251-4581 or by mail to Dr. Jonathan Noel, 505 West Homer St., Suite 102, Salem, Indiana 47167. 

I apologize for any inconvenience this theft may have caused you and will make sure this won’t happen again. 

Very truly yours, 

Jonathan Noel, M.D.

Jonathan Noel's Background

• born and raised in Louisville, KY
• bachelor of science in zoology from University of Kentucky with honors
• doctor of medicine from University of Louisville
• training in general surgery for five years at University of Louisville and affiliated hospitals
• fellow in the American College of Surgeons
• certified by the American Board of Surgery 1998 and recertified 2008.
• privileges in most area hospitals, but primarily works at Washington Co., Scott Memorial and Orange Co. Hospitals
• licensed in Indiana and Kentucky
• accepts most all insurances and participates in the BCCP program
• resides in Salem, IN

LOCATIONS

505 WEST HOMER STREET SUITE 102
SALEM, INDIANA 47167
fax 812-883-8724
812-883-1708

642 WEST HOSPITAL RD
PAOLI, IN 47454
812-723-7459

1473 NORTH GARDNER ST.
SCOTTSBURG, IN 47170
812-752-8592

UofL SurgeryNet

National Cancer Institute (NCI) CancerNet Database
JCMS
American College of Surgeons

 

Providing quality and modern surgical care for the region.

If you have comments or suggestions, email me at salemgs@blueriver.net
 
 

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