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Site Visit

Patient Satisfaction Surveys That Get Results

Stephanie Wasek, Associate Editor

Vital Stats
Administrator: Todd M. Fowler, MBA, CMVE
Center Manager: Carol Fairchild, RN
Assistant Manager: Todd Hilton, RN
Types of surgeries: endoscopy, orthopedic, GYN, ophthalmology, cosmetic/reconstructive, general, ENT, urology
Staff: 22 - 10 RNs, 6 OR techs, 2 office, 1 anesthesiologist, 1 CS tech, 1 housekeeping, 1 surgical equipment specialist
ORs: 3
Procedure rooms: 2
Operating surgeons: 25
Monthly case volume: 350
Years in operation: nearly 4
Ownership structure: physician-owned

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