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Scotland County Hospital announces the new Surgery Center in Memphis, Mo., opened its doors last week. It features advanced technology in the operating suite & procedure room, and a comfortable family waiting room.  "Our previous surgery suite had served us well for over 40 years, but new technology, new procedures and greater volumes meant we had outgrown the 1970 facility," said Marcia Dial, CEO.   "The new Surgery Center layout recognizes the shift to more outpatient surgeries and planning for the future, with the safety of a complete hospital through the connecting double doors."  According to Dial, the layout is designed with a specific flow for inpatients headed back to the Med/Surg floor and specific flow for outpatients headed home later that day.

"Our community is blessed to have such strong surgeons and an OR team that is equipped with the skills and resources to provide extraordinary care, right here where we live," said Randy Tobler, MD, Chief of OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer.

Hospital leaders say the Surgery Center will help lead the way in surgery advancements for patient care in the region.  Along with the new surgery facilities, the hospital has added a second general surgeon, Dr. Keith Thomae.  "I came to Memphis, after having owned and operated my own surgery center, and I have to admit, this hospital's new Surgery Center matches any stand-alone surgery center in any metropolitan area, " Dr. Thomae said.  The addition of Dr. Thomae to the surgery teams puts the hospital in position to offer surgery 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Dr. Thomae notes, "Scotland County has positioned itself to be equipped to deal with many medical and surgical emergencies for both the young and old."

The new facility will make it easier for outpatients, because they will not have to enter the Hospital, but rather enter and exit through a separate entrance and discharge exit area located on the north side of the Hospital.  The new building has very accessible curbside parking, adjacent to the entrance. 

According to Dr. Celeste Miller-Parish, Chief of Surgery, The Surgery Center at Scotland County Hospital is now equipped to perform a much more expanded list of general surgeries.  "The new Surgery Center has the latest technology for our patients & surgeons," Dr. Miller-Parish said.  "In terms of quality of care and ultimate patient/family convenience it will offer a one-stop shop for surgery patients & their families."