New Surgeon Joins WCHCS

Brandon Jenson, D.O.

Brandon Jenson, D.O.

Corydon, July 15, 2015: Wayne County Hospital and Clinic System is pleased to announce Dr. Brandon L. Jenson, D.O. has joined the medical staff as the new Chief of Surgery. Dr. Jenson will begin practice August 4th, as Dr. Bill Stanley gradually tapers off in preparation for his retirement later this year.

Originally from Idaho, Dr. Jenson received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Utah State University, Logan, UT in 2004. Dr. Jenson earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO in 2008. He completed his internship in 2009, followed by his four-year general surgery residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center, in Kirksville, MO in 2013. During his time there he has served as Chief General Surgery Resident, Chief Resident, Course Director of Surgery, Associate Professor, General Surgery Resident Trainer and Attending General Surgeon. He is a Board Certified General Surgeon by the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons since 2014.

Dr. Jenson has received many awards/honors including graduating Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University; Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville, MO Intern of the Year 2009; recipient of the Wetzel Scholarship from the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons 2011-2012; and Master Teacher Award, Northeast Regional Center, Kirksville, MO 2013.

Dr. Jenson is experienced in performing advanced laparoscopic procedures including lap band, lap nissen/parasophageal anti-reflux and foregut surgery, laparoscopic hernia repairs, colon, spleen surgery and Davinci Robotic Surgery. He will perform general surgical procedures at WCHCS including C-sections.

“We are fortunate to have Dr. Jenson joining our team and are extremely grateful to Dr. Stanley for the years of exceptional service he has provided,” commented Daren Relph, CEO.

Dr. Jenson is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association.