Operating Room
The Surgical Center offers an impressive level of technology. It provides for both impatient and outpatient surgical services. Well-trained surgeons specializing in general, gynecologic, vascular, ear-nose-throat, plastic, urological, orthopedics, ophthalmic (eye), and dental surgeries use the medical center's three state-of-the-art operating suites and cysto room. A call team is available for emergency procedures 24 hours per day, seven days per week during non-scheduled working hours. There are 21 surgeons on staff.

Endoscopy
In addition to the Surgery Center, there are two endoscopy suites. Physicians perform upper and lower GI procedures at these locations as well as bronchoscopies. This department also performs ph and motility studies for diagnosis of hiatal hernia. The department is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a technician on call after hours, weekends and holidays for emergency procedures.

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
This 10-bed unit takes care of all surgical and endoscopy patients during their initial recovery period.

Outpatient Surgery
This 16-bed unit provides pre-operative and post-operative care for patients having surgical and endoscopic procedures. It provides pre and post-op teaching, interviews with anesthesiologists, and tours of the surgical area as well.

All patients who have surgery or endoscopic procedures will receive care at this location the morning of their scheduled procedure unless they have already been admitted to the hospital. Patients are prepared for surgery and are returned to this area awaiting discharge unless an admission is deemed necessary.

For more information about Surgical Services, call 704-732-5454.