Am I wrong in wanting to be operated on in a hospital, even though these surgery centers are accredited? It just seems safter.
Answer: You are not wrong to want to have their plastic surgery in the hospital Thank you for your question. The simple true is that most cosmetic plastic surgery in many states is done an outpatient or private office settings for financial reasons. Hospitals generally speaking charge more for cosmetic procedures which increases your plastic surgeons expenses significantly over that possible in a private office.However for 31 years I have done my cosmetic surgery in a major hospital setting and feel personally much safer doing that. However I have been fortunate to be able to negotiate reduced rates for my plastic surgery patients.If you feel strongly that you want your surgeon hospital then say consultation with plastic surgeons who operate in a major hospital and compare prices.
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Answer: Why do plastic surgeons operate in their own surgery centers and not hospitals?
The short answer is cost to the patient. The expense of the operating room, supplies, and anesthesia would be prohibitive for most patients. I began my first outpatient surgery center in 1973 after I had to follow a hemorrhoidectomy with a breast augmentation. It has been very gratifying for both my patients adn myself. The paper-work is less, starting times are much more dependable, and it's easier to get in ande out of the surgery facility. Also, I don't have to follow contaminated cases in my OR. Last but not least, the infection rate in office OR's is extremely low.
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Answer: Why do plastic surgeons operate in their own surgery centers and not hospitals?
The short answer is cost to the patient. The expense of the operating room, supplies, and anesthesia would be prohibitive for most patients. I began my first outpatient surgery center in 1973 after I had to follow a hemorrhoidectomy with a breast augmentation. It has been very gratifying for both my patients adn myself. The paper-work is less, starting times are much more dependable, and it's easier to get in ande out of the surgery facility. Also, I don't have to follow contaminated cases in my OR. Last but not least, the infection rate in office OR's is extremely low.
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July 15, 2018
Answer: These surgery centers actually provide superior care
We perform almost all of our surgeries in our AAAASF accredited outpatient surgery center. Why I think this is the best option is because:
I hire all the staff, so they are the best in the business
We do the same thing every day, so each person really knows their responsibilities well
There are no sick people in our facility... so you won't get MRSA
Your privacy can be protected and respected
We have all emergency equipment, should there be an emergency
In hospitals, even in the best, there just isn't the same commitment to excellence the we can provide in outpatient centers - where quality of care is the most important concern.
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Answer: These surgery centers actually provide superior care
We perform almost all of our surgeries in our AAAASF accredited outpatient surgery center. Why I think this is the best option is because:
I hire all the staff, so they are the best in the business
We do the same thing every day, so each person really knows their responsibilities well
There are no sick people in our facility... so you won't get MRSA
Your privacy can be protected and respected
We have all emergency equipment, should there be an emergency
In hospitals, even in the best, there just isn't the same commitment to excellence the we can provide in outpatient centers - where quality of care is the most important concern.
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October 5, 2012
Answer: Why So Few Surgeons Work in Actual Hospital As Opposed to Private Surgery Centers? #plasticsurgery ANS:
I understand your nervousness but accredited facilities are really very good. For my part, I work out of two centers that are free-standing and then I have two that are associated with hospitals but are their outpatient surgery centers and not in the main hospital and I do that for patients just like you that may want to be closer to a hospital so check around and you may find surgeons that do as well...
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Answer: Why So Few Surgeons Work in Actual Hospital As Opposed to Private Surgery Centers? #plasticsurgery ANS:
I understand your nervousness but accredited facilities are really very good. For my part, I work out of two centers that are free-standing and then I have two that are associated with hospitals but are their outpatient surgery centers and not in the main hospital and I do that for patients just like you that may want to be closer to a hospital so check around and you may find surgeons that do as well...
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October 3, 2012
Answer: Plastic surgery can be performed in an accredited environment I perform cosmetic surgery in my own Joint Commission accredited OR and in surgicenters. The hospitals perform very little cosmetic surgery in my area. They are more expensive and not really set up to provide personalized service to cosmetic patients. In the private setting, I have much more control over staffing and selection of the anesthesiologist and things run more smoothly. I also use only board certified anesthesiologists in my OR facility. Joint Commission accreditation of an OR facility is a tremendous responsibility for a plastic surgeon; I can honestly say that my office is more compliant with Joint Commission standards than the hospitals because we take it so seriously.
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Answer: Plastic surgery can be performed in an accredited environment I perform cosmetic surgery in my own Joint Commission accredited OR and in surgicenters. The hospitals perform very little cosmetic surgery in my area. They are more expensive and not really set up to provide personalized service to cosmetic patients. In the private setting, I have much more control over staffing and selection of the anesthesiologist and things run more smoothly. I also use only board certified anesthesiologists in my OR facility. Joint Commission accreditation of an OR facility is a tremendous responsibility for a plastic surgeon; I can honestly say that my office is more compliant with Joint Commission standards than the hospitals because we take it so seriously.
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