University Medical Center at Princeton Surgical Center — Princeton HealthCare System’s outpatient surgical unit — is dedicated to providing patients with extraordinary care in a relaxed, personal atmosphere.

UMCP Surgical Center is designed to provide same-day surgical care for patients who can recuperate safely and comfortably at home. The newly renovated center, which features four state-of-the-art operating rooms and a minor procedures room, is located on the campus of University Medical Center at Princeton, a full-service teaching hospital and a University Hospital Affiliate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

A Commitment to Comfort, Care & Confidentiality

University Medical Center at Princeton Surgical Center is dedicated to making the outpatient surgery experience pleasant for patients and their families. This commitment has earned UMCP Surgical Center patient satisfaction organization Press Ganey's most prestigious honor: the 2008 Summit Award. The Summit Award, which Press Ganey notes is its most challenging to attain, recognizes organizations that have ranked in the 95th percentile or better in overall patient satisfaction for at least three consecutive years.

In addition to providing compassionate care for each patient, the Surgical Center facility is designed to provide a comforting environment and positive experience. This includes a renovated waiting room and reception area designed with one thing in mind — the comfort of our patients, their families and friends.

In addition, a private Physician/Patient Consult Room (used exclusively for pre-operative interviews) allows patients to talk openly with their physicians while protecting patient confidentiality and privacy.

Progressive Outpatient Care & Advanced Technology

As more patients choose outpatient surgical procedures, University Medical Center at Princeton Surgical Center works to lead the way in advanced, minimally invasive procedures, such as arthroscopic surgery on the knee, shoulder, ankle and wrist; breast biopsy; cataract extraction; ear, nose and throat procedures (such as balloon sinuplaty); plastic surgery; and wisdom teeth extraction.

The Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association (FASA) estimates that more than 7 million procedures are performed at ambulatory surgery centers each year. According to FASA, more people are choosing to have their surgeries at ambulatory surgical centers because they offer a high level of professionalism and safety, convenient scheduling and value.

For more than two decades, Princeton HealthCare System has provided outpatient surgery through University Medical Center at Princeton Surgical Center, a dedicated same-day surgical unit. University Medical Center at Princeton Surgical Center was the first ambulatory surgical center in Mercer County. The center opened its doors in 1986 and since then has been providing same-day surgical care for patients who recuperate at home.

We are committed to serving the healthcare needs of our community by combining skilled surgical care with sophisticated technologies and a safe, personal atmosphere.

Exceptional Care from an Extraordinary Team

University Medical Center at Princeton Surgical Center is staffed by an experienced team of professionals selected for their expertise in caring for patients undergoing outpatient surgery.

Supervised by a Medical Director, our team includes board certified anesthesiologists, board certified pediatric anesthesiologists, and nurses who hold special certification in such key areas as cardiac life support, pediatric advance life support, post-anesthesia and ambulatory peri-anesthesia.

The Surgical Center maintains a high nurse-to-patient ratio, and all staff members are skilled in the latest surgical procedures and use state-of-the-art medical equipment.

Accreditation & Top Quality Ratings

UMCP Surgical Center’s dedication to excellence has been recognized by The Joint Commission. Its consistently exeptional service and high patient satisfaction ratings, as reported by Press Ganey, the healthcare industry’s leading performance measurement and improvement firm, set UMCP Surgical Center apart.

If you need same-day surgery, talk to your doctor about University Medical Center at Princeton Surgical Center.

For more information about University Medical Center at Princeton Surgical Center, call 1.888.PHCS4YOU (1.888.742.7496).