Surgery at UConn Health
Outpatient Procedures
Many cases can now be treated through same-day surgical procedures at the UConn Health Surgery Center. Located within the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute in Farmington, CT, the surgery center is a state-of-the-art facility that is specially designed for same-day surgery. With fully-equipped operating rooms and postoperative patient care areas, our team of skilled nurses, surgical assistants, anesthesiologists, and surgeons benefit provide superb surgical care and get you back to life faster.
![Outpatient_Pavilion_8-24-16_JGelineau_5782-web Outpatient Pavilion](https://health.uconn.edu/orthopedics-sports-medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/161/2017/07/Outpatient_Pavilion_8-24-16_JGelineau_5782-web.jpg)
If you're having a procedure in the UConn Health Surgery Center, watch this video for a patient perspective on what you can expect during your visit with us.
When Your Care Includes a Hospital Stay
For cases requiring overnight care like joint replacement surgery, you will stay in UConn’s John Dempsey Hospital. Our new, state-of-the-art hospital tower opened in 2016 and has dedicated space for orthopedic patients on the fifth floor. There are 28 private rooms, a specialized gym, and rehab room. The staff on the floor, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and hospitalists, are specially trained in orthopedic care. We offer room service-type dining, free Wi-Fi, and many other services during your stay.
![UConn Health on June 29, 2016. (Paul Horton/UConn Photo) UConn Health on June 29, 2016. (Paul Horton/UConn Photo)](https://health.uconn.edu/orthopedics-sports-medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/161/2017/07/when-care-includes-stay.jpg)
Here's a peek at what you can expect during your stay with us – all from a patient's perspective.