New Ambulatory Surgery Center Opens In Medford

MEDFORD, MA — A new surgical center is now fully operational at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Shields Surgery Center, a 14,129-square-foot ambulatory surgery facility, is equipped with three operating rooms and two procedure rooms.

The center offers services including ear, nose and throat, gastrointestinal and orthopedic surgeries.

"We are thrilled to fully open our latest ambulatory surgery center to patients in the Medford area," said Peter Ferrari, president of Shields Health Care Group. "Collaborations such as this one with MelroseWakefield Healthcare and our physician partners are critical to ensure that members of the community have access to exceptional care at an affordable price."

Shields will manage the operations of the site alongside MelroseWakefield Healthcare and Tufts Medical Center Physicians Organization, as well as surgeons from seven physician practices: ENT Consultants, Agility Orthopedics, Tufts, Atrius Health, Excel Orthopedics, Pratt Orthopedics, and Pratt ENT of Tufts New England Medical Center.

"This new facility is part of our ongoing deep commitment to providing our community with high quality surgical care," said Ryan Fuller, vice president of Strategy and Business Planning at MelroseWakefield Healthcare. "Patients will be treated by leading surgeons and specialists close to home. The facility has been constructed with a focus on creating the safest, most convenient and efficient experience for patients and their families."

The facility, under development for four years, offers patients access to advanced technology and surgical services in their own community, without a long commute to appointments. Ambulatory surgery centers such as this new location have become an attractive option for patients seeking affordable rates, personalized care, and the ability to stay out of the hospital and recover from procedures at home, according to Shields.

Shields Surgery Center will be open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will have
more than 30 full-time employees within the first year of operation. For more information,
visit www.shieldsmedford.com.