The Surgery Center of Chevy Chase
How is a surgical center different from a hospital?	A hospital is staffed to treat all types of medical problems and provides a broad range of services. Our surgery center is designed exclusively for out-patient surgery, endoscopy and pain management. Our staff is able to offer patients a convenient, comfortable and generally less costly alternative to the hospital. Yet we are able to offer equivalent sophisticated care found in a hospital setting in the following ways: . Your physician is supported by a highly skilled team, trained in surgical and recovery care. . Our surgical suites and facility are equipped with the technical equipment typically found in a hospital operating room. . The standards of care required by Medicare and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care are strictly enforced.
Will SCCC contact me before my surgery, endoscopy or treatment?	Yes, a member of our staff will call you before the day of your procedure to confirm your appointment, ask a few questions about your medical history, and answer any questions you may have after reading this brochure. The staff person will also inform you of any deductibles or copayments you may need to bring on the day of the procedure.
What should I bring with me on the day of my procedure?	. Any paperwork your physicians may have given you to bring, such as lab test reports, electrocardiograms or X-rays. . A list of your current medications or the medications themselves. . Knowledge of your health history. . An appropriate case to protect your eyeglasses or contact lenses. . Insurance cards. . Copayments or deductibles you may have been instructed to bring.
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