Outpatient Procedures
For surgical appointments please call 813-660-6600
Outpatient surgery, also referred to ambulatory surgery, has many benefits, but also requires thoughtful planning.
Patients who experience outpatient procedures generally have faster recovery times. Outpatient procedures tend to be less stressful than inpatient surgery. Patients experience the convenience of recovering in the comfort of their own homes. Another benefit of the center is less cost for patients and their insurance providers while at the same time maintaining a higher quality of care. Outpatient surgical services include:
- Oncology
- Colorectal surgery
- Ear / Nose / Throat
- Endoscopy
- General surgery
- Gynecologic surgery
- Hernia procedures
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Plastic surgery
- Podiatry
- Urology
For patient safety, upon admission we must confirm:
You have a caregiver to stay with you for 24 hours after your procedure AND You have a responsible adult driver for transportation home (transportation does NOT include ride share service, taxi service, or public transportation).
We will be unable to complete your procedure if do not have a ride home and a responsible adult to care for you after your procedure.