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Ambulatory Surgery Center

Welcome

Melinda Seering, MD

Message from the Clinical Director

Surgery of any kind brings with it a certain amount of anxiety, even for the in-and-out experience of same-day surgery. The UI Ambulatory Surgery Center brings together a health care team that offers dedicated, patient-focused care to help alleviate that anxiety.

Team Focus

Our team focuses not only on ensuring that your experience is as comfortable and convenient as possible, but also that you receive the best care, including:

  • Periodic follow-up phone calls and care advice after your discharge
  • Private rooms for pre-operative and recovery care
  • Separate adult and pediatric admission and waiting areas
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Overall Impact
  • Over 8,600 anesthetics annually
  • Press Ganey satisfaction rate of over 90%
  • Press Ganey teamwork score of over 90%