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Choosing where to have surgery is an important decision. For many patients, an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) offers meaningful advantages over a traditional hospital setting. At Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center (ICASC), we provide high-quality surgical care in a setting designed to support comfort, clarity, and peace of mind.

At Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center (ICASC), every outpatient procedure is part of a bigger story. Whether it’s returning to daily routines, easing chronic symptoms, or regaining confidence, our patients’ experiences reflect the outcomes and support that define our care. These stories help show why ICASC is a trusted Iowa surgery center for individuals and families throughout the region.

At Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center (ICASC), exceptional care starts with an outstanding team. Our expert surgical providers are board-certified, highly experienced, and united by a shared commitment to patient-centered care. Each year, this team performs approximately 7,000 procedures, helping patients across Eastern Iowa access high-quality outpatient surgery close to home.

Strep throat is a common bacterial infection that affects millions of people each year, particularly children and young adults. In fact, an estimated 5.2 million people in the U.S. contract strep throat annually (reported by the CDC). While most cases are easily treated with antibiotics, some individuals experience recurring strep throat infections that disrupt their daily lives. If you or your child suffer from frequent bouts of strep throat, it may be time to consider a long-term solution: tonsillectomy.

While some urinary tract issues may resolve on their own, the vast majority require a specialist to successfully treat. Knowing some of the most common urology problems can help you now when it might be time to call a specialist and make an appointment. The sooner you get your urinary tract problems treated, the sooner you can return to not thinking about how and when you urinate.

Today, there are well over 5000 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) operating throughout the United States. And the number keeps rising. In large part, that growth is fueled by patient demand.

That’s because ASCs generally provide an outpatient surgery experience that’s faster, friendlier, and more convenient than would be expected from a hospital setting. This means many patients will have a viable and enticing alternative to traditional hospital care. Overall, ambulatory surgery centers can provide significant benefits for patients.

If you need a partial knee replacement, total joint replacement, or other outpatient surgery, the thought of going through the procedure can cause some jitters. Fear of surgery is known as tomophobia. It’s normal to feel some stress before surgery, often because you don’t know what will happen. Follow these five tips to ease your uncertainty.

If you’ve been a patient at Iowa City ASC, thank you for choosing us as your ambulatory surgery center care provider. We want to give our patients exceptional service and hope we achieved that during your stay.

Care providers have a lot to keep track of these days. There isn’t enough time in the day to give each patient every ounce of thoughtful attention they deserve, and many days it probably feels like you’re running on empty.

The best you can aim to do is provide the best care you can for patients, treat them kindly and with respect, and look for ways to enhance successful outcomes.

As a patient, the world of healthcare can be intimidating, and all of your options for care can be overwhelming and a little scary.

When faced with multiple options for your care, it’s difficult to know which route to choose. Following your care provider’s recommendations makes the most sense, since they’re the most knowledgeable about your health.