Muskegon Surgery Center Expansion to Improve Region’s Access to Surgery

Muskegon Surgery Center (MSC), the leading outpatient surgery center on the West Michigan lakeshore, is pleased to announce it has completed a major expansion of the facility. The 13,498 square foot addition represents a $9.3 million investment and includes two new, larger operating rooms equipped with state-of-the-art Stryker OR technology, bringing the total square footage of the facility to 54,496 sq. ft. The addition also includes more space for sterile processing and central supply, as well as wider hallways and common areas for improved patient flow.

“These new ORs will allow us to continue to expand our services and will help reduce wait times for surgery scheduling for the community,” said CEO Lisa Rose. “This project is an example of how we are constantly working to provide the highest level of care for our patients in an environment that attracts the region’s top healthcare talent.” Muskegon Surgery Center is a leader in the number of outpatient total joint replacements and spine surgeries performed at an ambulatory surgery center and boasts a 99% patient satisfaction rating since it opened nearly 15 years ago.

“It’s important for people to understand that they do not need to travel to receive top-level outpatient care using the latest technology,” said Dr. Jeff Recknagel, a leading orthopaedic surgeon who performs procedures regularly at MSC. “We currently draw people not only from West Michigan, but also from across the state of Michigan. We are truly fortunate to have a world-class facility like this in our community.”

“Outpatient surgery has many advantages,” added Rose. “Outpatient surgery centers historically report lower infection rates, higher patient satisfaction, and lower co-pays than inpatient facilities. Patients also tend to recover more quickly at home where they are most comfortable. Most of our patients go home within a few hours of their surgery, but there is no reduction in the level of care they receive.”

Muskegon Surgery Center is a nationally accredited, multi-specialty outpatient surgery center with specialists in orthopaedics, urology, ear/nose/throat (ENT), plastic surgery (hand and cosmetic), general surgery, pain and ophthalmology. MSC offers an innovative recovery care program for all types of surgery and levels of post-surgery care. MSC also works with payors and insurance networks across the U.S. to develop programs that can reduce the overall cost of care for patients and their employers.