Ambulatory Surgery & Diagnostic Center

Quality Services         Preadmission Information

Are you or a loved one considering outpatient surgery? Because patient safety is so important, patients at our Ambulatory Surgical and Diagnostic Center couldn't be better situated. Our AS&DC is part of a 527- bed comprehensive medical center, which utilizes state of the art intensive care technology and specialists. Our medical staff of board certified physicians, representing every major medical specialty, is available 24 hours a day.

Since 1927, thousands of central Florida residents have come to recognize our commitment to providing you with medical excellence close to home.

Today, in response to our community’s input and a rapidly changing healthcare environment, Winter Haven Hospital has taken a great step forward by expanding your access to the most technologically sophisticated care available.

The new 25,000 square foot Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Center combines new services designed to embrace the security and confidence we want our patients to enjoy, along with highly refined advances in the art and science of medicine.

The benefits of having ambulatory (or outpatient) surgery done in a hospital setting are numerous. Certainly, all of the sophisticated staff and equipment readily available are to provide patients an added sense of security.

To this extent, we are proud to extend a warm welcome along with the knowledge that we remain committed to improving you and your family’s health.

For more information on outpatient diagnostic and surgical procedures at Winter Haven Hospital call (863) 292-4015.

Quality Service

We believe providing quality healthcare begins with quality service. The Winter Haven Hospital Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Center gives you access to special services just for your convenience.

• Beeper for family members.
• New outpatient admission system for quick registration.
• Lab tests and x-rays with or without an appointment.
• Pre-admission testing.
• Central scheduling for easy one-step appointment.
• Outpatient Surgery

We’ve taken the very best of our outpatients surgery capabilities and enhanced them by listening to suggestions from patients, nurses and physicians. We think you will be pleased with the result.

Our vast array of procedures providing you with the area’s most comprehensive outpatient surgery specializing in orthopedics, neuro, plastic surgery, outpatient pediatric surgeries, urology and general surgery.

• New surgery suites.
• Beautifully spacious pre-op/recovery areas.
• Private consultation areas for you and your physician.
• One-stop pre-surgery lab and x-ray testing.
• Pediatric playroom in Lobby area.
• And most important, the confidence of knowing you have the support of a major medical staff backup just steps away.

Outpatient Endoscopy The Winter Haven Hospital Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Center is prepared to provide you with the most advanced Outpatient Endoscopy services in the area. New, spacious and fully equipped Endoscopy suites. New endoscopes and equipment. Endoscopy RN staff who are all currently certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dedicated staff who deliver quality care in a timely and efficient manner.

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Preadmission Information

Please read and follow the instructions listed below:

• Call the PreAdmission Clinic for an appointment to complete your testing at (863) 293-1121 (Ext. 1341.) New clinic hours are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday thru Friday. Call your surgeon if you are unable to schedule or keep your testing appointment.
• Routine testing usually requires approximately one (1) hour to complete. The admitting nurse will also give you complete pre-op instructions and perform a brief physical assessment at the time. Free parking is available in the Outpatient parking lot.
• Bring all your medications and your insurance card(s) to your testing appointment. The nurse and clerk will need this information.
• Orders are necessary to complete your tests. Your doctor may send his/her orders to the Admitting Nurse or call them to her. Bring any orders that he/she gives to you on the day of Pre-Admission testing.
• Your doctor will receive a copy of your test results. Another copy is kept in your record and will be available to the anesthesiologist before your admission.
• Patients who have their testing done outside the Hospital must call the nurse for a telephone interview. Medical information will be obtained and instructions will be given for the day of surgery. Be sure to bring all your medications to the telephone before you call the nurse.
• The medical information given to the Admitting Nurse will be available to the anesthesiologist so that he/she will have advance knowledge of your medical history. Be sure to give any pertinent medical information during this interview with the nurse.
• Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your doctor and the Admitting Nurse on the day of your surgery. Last minutes time change for surgery may occur as cases are rescheduled or cancelled. You may be called to come in a little earlier than anticipated.
• If you have not been contacted by Winter Haven Hospital registration regarding your insurance coverage within two weeks of the scheduled procedure, please call (863) 293-1121 Ext. 3801, 3803, 3805) for assistance.

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