A state-of-the-art facility for outpatient surgery and procedures. Designed especially for pediatric and adolescent patients. Staffed by pediatric specialists. Fully licensed, accredited and certified. Learn more at ncasc.com.
Surgeries: Monday – Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Business Office: Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Outpatient procedures performed in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC):
Nationally recognized Medicare and AAAHC standards, and criteria of our medical board determine the type of cases clinically suited to the Ambulatory Surgery Center. In general, these are less invasive, non-life threatening cases of relatively healthy children, adolescents and teens.
ENT procedures
- Ear tube placement
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoid removal
Dental procedures
- Dental cleanings
- Dental restorations
- Cavity care
Gastroenterology procedures
- Upper endoscopy
- Lower endoscopy
General surgery
- Hernia repairs
- Mass or lesion removal
- Endoscopic procedures
Ophthalmology procedures
- Eye muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
Orthopedic surgery
- Torn ligament repair
- Stabilization of broken bones
- Joint surgery
Podiatry
- Ingrown toenails
- Correction of toe deformities
Plastic surgery
- Mole or birthmark removal
- Burn and wound care
- Cosmetic procedures
Urology procedures
- Circumcisions
- Urethral procedures
- Orchiopexy
Zero Suicide Initiative
Nicklaus Children's has joined Zero Suicide, a quality improvement initiative that elevates system-wide
suicide prevention and care, with the goal of saving lives.
Through a grant provided by the Children's Hospital Association, Nicklaus Children's is implementing
Zero Suicide's proven prevention and care practices adapted within a continuous quality improvement model.
Goals include:
- Reducing suicide deaths
- Decreasing hospitalizations
- Enhancing quality and continuity of care
- Improving post-discharge follow-up visit attendance
- Improving screening rates
- Implementing system-wide care pathways
- Reducing inpatient psychiatric hospital readmissions
What Patients and Families Should Know
As part of this initiative, patients ages 8 and above in our Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centers
and inpatient units, are being screened for suicidal ideation. Parents and clinicians will be made aware when
children report such thought patterns. Additional follow through and recommendations will be made for as appropriate
to children's care needs.
If you have concerns that your child may be contemplating suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis
Lifeline at 988.