WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL’S NEW OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER

From left: Dr. Michael Schwartz, orthopedic surgeon; Dr. Andrew Casden, chief of orthopedic surgery and spine surgery; Dr. Jason Choi, anesthesiologist; Dr. Kaare Weber, director of surgery; Susan Fox, president and CEO; Leigh Anne McMahon, chief nursing officer; Dr. Michael Palumbo, chief medical officer; Jose Lam, vice president, clinical operations; and Joe Guarracino, CFO.

When the Covid-19 pandemic prompted a New York state halt on elective surgeries last March, White Plains Hospital (WPH) accelerated construction of its Ambulatory Surgery Center at Harrison to meet the growing demand for outpatient surgery. The result is a 10,000-square-foot, cutting-edge surgical center offering access to same-day surgical procedures.

A dedicated team of highly skilled, board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures for orthopedics, sports medicine, otolaryngology (ENT) and plastic and cosmetic surgery. 

“The addition of our new Ambulatory Surgery Center at Harrison underscores our commitment to enhancing the patient experience by providing access to convenient, high-quality care for our community,” said Dr. Kaare Weber, director of surgery at White Plains Hospital”¦.”

The Ambulatory Surgery Center opened in early-October at 226 Westchester Ave., Harrison, and is expected to see more than 2,100 cases in its first 12 months of operation.