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Phone:515-266-3140Why Choose Surgery Center of Des Moines?
Our facility has provided quality patient care in the community since 1981, when we became the first ASC in the state of Iowa. Our staff is dedicated to making sure your experience is personal and comfortable.
MEET THE PHYSICIANSPreparing for Your Upcoming Surgery with Enhanced COVID-19 Prevention & Safety Measures
We continue to serve patients and provide them with much needed, high quality, lower cost elective surgeries in a healthcare setting where we don’t treat COVID-19 patients. We focus on safety through expanded policies and protocols in accordance with proven national health and safety guidelines including:
- Preoperative COVID-19 testing in advance of elective surgeries
- Cleaning protocols in all areas of facilities and equipment
- Masking requirements for visitors, patients and staff
- Social distancing and limiting visitors to our facilities
- Protocols, policies and personal protection equipment (PPE) during all points of care
For further questions please contact us.
Your visit may take longer due to our expanded safety measures, some of which may change over time.
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Before Your Surgery
We want the day of your surgery to be a seamless experience, where you can simply walk in, check-in at our front desk and be shown to your room.
Registration is designed to be quick and easy and completing the forms should take you 10-15 minutes. Please have your insurance information handy.
The Day of Surgery
When you arrive at our center, we ask that you check-in at the front desk to verify personal, escort and insurance information.
Our Day of Surgery Guide will give you all the details on how you can prepare for your surgery.
After Your Surgery
Offering easy to understand recovery instructions for you and your family is our priority. Read through our guide for more information.
Be sure to arrange a ride option for arriving home safely after your procedure. Read through our After-Surgery Guide for more important information.
Welcome Surgery Center of Des Moines - East
We are committed to providing quality healthcare. Proof of this commitment is our accreditation by The Joint Commission (TJC). We strive to provide care that meets or exceeds TJC standards for high-quality healthcare.