Surgery Center
Welcome to Associates Surgery Centers(ASC). Our mission is to provide quality, cost-effective, ambulatory surgical services in a warm, caring environment. Your physician is supported by a highly skilled team of registered nurses and other health care professionals who are committed to making your stay as pleasant and as comfortable as possible. Should you have a special concern or question about ASC, please contact us at 412-655-3046.
ASC offers many amenities for the comfort and convenience of our patients, including free parking and valet parking.
Mission Statement:
We are a physician-driven organization committed to being the Surgery Center of choice in the communities we serve. By providing personalized, high-quality, compassionate care and employing innovative technology, we attract the highest caliber physicians and employees to best serve our patients. We ensure the long-term success of Associates Surgery Centers by objectively measuring and continually improving our delivery of healthcare services.
You Should Know...
We appreciate the trust that you have placed in our staff. We are dedicated to making your brief stay with us a safe, convenient and positive experience. You will encounter a special kind of care at ASC. You will be treated with courtesy and respect by a team of professionals who specialize in ambulatory surgery.
We encourage our patients to take an active role in their healthcare. Please ask questions or state your concerns while in our care. If you don't understand, ask again.
ASC has many distinguishing features including a dedicated team of professionals who are experienced in the latest advances in ambulatory surgical care.
In Advance of Surgery...
- Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home from ASC. If you have had sedation, you are not permitted to drive for 24 hours after surgery.
- Arrange to have a responsible adult stay with you for the first 24 hours after surgery if you have received any sedation.
Advance Directives...
Associates Surgery Centers (ASC) will not withhold emergency care from any patient of the facility, despite the existence of an advance directive or the verbal instructions of the patient. If a patient with an advance directive in place requires transfer from ASC to a hospital, a copy of the advance directive, if available, will be sent to the receiving hospital with the patient's essential medical information.
The Night Before Surgery...
Unless otherwise instructed by your physician:
- After midnight, do not eat or drink anything, including gum, mints or water.
- Refrain from smoking.
The Morning of Surgery...
- Plan to arrive at the ASC at your scheduled surgery time. A member of the surgery center staff will call you the day before surgery to provide you with an arrival time.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing. A button down shirt is preferred. Wear flat comfortable shoes.
- Leave valuables such as jewelry, watches and money at home (unless you have been contacted to bring a payment). ASC cannot be responsible for them during your stay. A locker may be provided for such valuables.
- Bring with you hearing aids, glasses and case, containers for contact lenses and denture case.
- Please bring insurance cards with you.
- Please bring a list of your current medications and dosages with you.
Special Precautions...
- Contact ASC or your physician immediately if you experience any changes in your health, such as an elevated temperature, cold or sore throat.
- If you are a woman of childbearing age and suspect you may be pregnant, please notify your physician. Certain anesthetics and medications may be harmful to a developing fetus.
After Surgery...
- Generally, you will be ready for discharge within 15 minutes to 1 hour after your surgery (depending on the type of procedure you are having).
- Post-operative instructions will be reviewed with you and any prescriptions ordered by your physician will be given to you upon discharge.
- It is normal to feel sleepy or experience dizziness after surgery. If you have had sedation, refrain from driving or drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours after surgery.
Our Financial Policies...
- Our Administrative staff will gladly assist you in processing your insurance paperwork. Please be aware that any balance is your responsibility.
- Following our verification of insurance benefits with your carrier, you will be notified of any deductible or co-insurance obligations. You are expected to pay your deductible or co-insurance on the day of surgery. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, personal checks and cash are accepted.
- Uninsured and/or cash patients will be asked to pay for services on or before the day of surgery with an approved credit card or cashiers check, unless other arrangements are made in advance.
ASC recognizes its obligation to remain flexible in financial matters. In the event that any of the above conditions cannot be met, we will work with you to make other financial arrangements.
Contact Us
Associates Surgery Center
9970 Mountian View Drive
West Mifflin, PA 15122
412.655.3046