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Our Facility
The Weston Outpatient Surgical Center is a 13,000-square foot ambulatory
surgery center featuring four state-of-the-art operating rooms, two endoscopy
suites and an on-site cryostat laboratory. All suites are fully equipped
with ever advancing instrumentation including high technology monitors,
lasers and microscopic cameras.
Located
in the heart of Weston, an affluent suburb of Southwest Broward County,
the center is a twenty-minute drive from a population of 600,000 people.
With its proximity to routes I-75 and 595, the center conveniently services
patients from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
To assist patients to receive the care they need in time efficient manner,
the center is housed within the Weston Medical Surgical Pavilion, a medical
complex that includes the Weston Medical Suites, HEALTHSOUTH Diagnostic
and Rehabilitation centers and the Weston Outpatient Surgical Center.
With these services available in one location, patients are able to be
seen by a physician, have a diagnostic work-up and then surgery if needed
- all in the same day!
Although
all of services available are independently owned, we have come together
to create an unparalleled service to west Broward community. There is
no outpatient facility in Broward County which matches the level of technology
available at the Weston Medical Surgical Pavilion.
The Weston Outpatient Surgical Center works diligently to ensure every
patient's satisfaction and extends our commitment to you!
Our Credentials -back
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-Licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
-Certified by Medicare
-Accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care
Organizations (JCAHO), awarded the maximum 3 year accreditation.
Excellence in Service -back
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The area's best physicians choose to treat their patients at the Weston
Outpatient Surgery Center. Our courteous and competent staff enables physicians
to practice with peace of mind. From the first hello, to the last stitch,
physicians know that every detail in registration, pre-op, surgery and
recovery will be handled with care.
The facility 'design' . . . from sophisticated equipment, to knowledgeable
and experienced professionals, to warm and accommodating surroundings
. . . was created to achieve optimal surgical and patient care outcomes.
Our first floor location in the Weston Medical Surgical Pavilion includes
ample adjacent free parking. Our spacious waiting rooms make family and
friends feel comfortable while they wait for loved ones to recover. The
recovery area is personalized with step down and private areas. Phase
two recovery allows patients to rest in comfortable lounge chairs and
enjoy music, read or watch television while they wait to be discharged.
Our friendly staff's superior customer service skills are reflected in
our patient satisfaction surveys. Ninety-eight percent (98%) all patients
treated at the Weston Outpatient Surgical Center report an OUTSTANDING
ranking with regard to the overall care they receive.
Technology Driven -back
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Advancing technology and innovative surgical techniques allow for an increasing
array of procedures to be performed on an outpatient basis. Our facility
is equipped with cutting edge medical equipment and the latest surgical
devices to allow physicians to perform the most effective technique for
each case. We are dedicated to allowing patients and physicians the opportunity
to benefit from industry advancements.
•Orthopedic and Podiatry Suites
They are equipped with Arthroscopy Towers with Digital Capture Systems
that allow photo and video images to be placed onto a compact disc for
easy post-operative viewing. Also available are a variety of lasers, microscopes
and positional devices.
•Gastro-Intestinal procedural suites
They are outfitted with Pentax video colonoscopes and gastroscopes. Additionally,
we utilize Dianon Systems for a higher standard in GI pathology.
•ENT suites
These feature the InstaTrak System three dimensional navigation system
(the only one in Broward County!) for advanced Sinus and ENT surgery,
a Leica Microscope and NIM monitor.
•General Surgery suites
These offer Stryker equipment for Laproscopic procedures.
•Cosmetic Surgery suites
These are furnished with PSI-Tech equipment.
•Radiological equipment
These include two OEC Series 9800 C-arms and a Fluroscan.
•Cryostat laboratory
An on-site laboratory is staffed by a Board Certified Pathologist and
is available for examination of tissue samples.
Medical Services -back
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The Weston Outpatient Surgical Center is staffed by a highly skilled team.
The professional nursing and support staff are specially trained in the
latest outpatient surgery techniques and recovery care. A nurse certified
in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS) is always present to care for patients of all ages. Additionally,
all anesthesiologists and pathologists at the center are board certified.
Surgery Specialties -back
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Orthopedic Surgery - The WOSC provides services for
surgery of the foot, ankle, knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. We
are equipped to perform arthroscopies of all joints, ligament and tendon
repairs and reconstruction of bones and joints. Also, we are among the
few ambulatory surgery centers to have an Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
System.
Gastroenterology - Colonoscopies and Upper GI studies are
performed with a Pentax Endoscopy system. For patient comfort, either
local or MAC anesthesia is utilized according to physician preference.
Also, utilization of Dianon Systems allows for tissue studies to be done
by a pathologist specializing in gastrointestinal tissue samples.
Otolaryngology - The VTI navigation system allows physicians
a three dimesional view of the sinus cavity. The precision afforded to
ENTs allow them to reduce the risk and trauma associated with sinus surgery.
Additionally, the facility is equipped to provide facial reconstructive
and plastic surgery.
Podiatry - From complicated debridments, to major reconstruction
of the foot and ankle, our facility is equipped to handle the most serious
cases. These include arthroscopies, and ligament and tendon repairs of
the foot and ankle.
General Surgery - The center routinely performs laproscopic
hernia repairs, tumor and cyst removals, mastectomies among other procedures
performed by general surgeons.
Gynecology - The facility is equipped to do thermablations
utilizing a variety of techniques and devices. Also, GYNs frequently perform
hysterscopies and biopsies at the center.
Colorectal Surgery - We are always ready to accommodate
patients in need of fistula repairs, tumor removals, sphincterotomies,
sigmoidoscopies, and other procedures.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Weston Outpatient Surgical
Center is prepared to handle a variety of Oral/Max procedures including
facial reconstructions, removal of implants and tempromandibular joint
repair.
Plastic Surgery - Frequently, physicians choose our location
to perform breast augmentations, facelifts, rhinoplasties, tummy tucks
and liposuction on their clients. Also, our surgical suites are equipped
with Psi-Tech equipment for surgeons' convenience.
Urology - The center is outfitted to perform various procedures
such as Urodynamic studies, bladder and urethra repairs and implantation
of sphincter devices.
Pain Management - Patients in need of pain relief come to
the Weston Outpatient Surgical Center to have epidural and selective nerve
blocks, Radiofrequency thermal nerve ablation, IDETs, Discograms, Nucleoplasties
as well as the implantation of pumps and spinal cord stimulators.
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