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Your Guide to Surgery

At John Dempsey Hospital, we provide excellent surgical care for our patients in our state-of-the-art facilities designed for same day surgery. Our goal is make your surgical experience a positive one for you and your family.

Our patients have access to experienced surgeons, anesthesia staff, registered nurses, surgical technicians and other staff who make your care and privacy our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns while you are in our care, we encourage you to ask any member of our team. We will be happy to answer your questions or to assist you.

Your surgery, both same day surgery and those requiring hospital admission, may be performed at either of our outpatient locations. It is important that you are clear about the location of your procedure. If you are uncertain of the location, call 860-679-6000.

 

Farmington Surgery Center

At the Farmington Surgery Center, we’ve taken outpatient surgery to a new level. The surgery center is a state-of-the-art facility designed exclusively for ambulatory surgery. It contains fully equipped operating rooms and postoperative patient care areas. For all its advanced technology and high quality care, the Center is a warm, friendly place where your health and well-being are our number one priority.

Directions to the Farmington Surgery Center

To get to the UConn Health Center, take I-84 East or West to Exit 39. Turn right at the first light (end of ramp) onto Farmington Avenue (Route 4) East. Continue three more lights (1 mile) and turn right into the UConn Health Center.

Upon arriving at the Health Center, take the first left onto Circle Road. Take the first right into the parking lot. Bear left at the Farmington Surgery Center entrance, located on the upper parking lot level. Enter through the glass doors and check-in at the reception desk.

Photo of the Farmington Surgery Center entrance


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UConn Procedures Center

The UConn Procedures Center, located in the main hospital building, offers high quality care to patients who require hospital admission, as well as to patients who are having ambulatory surgery. Our goal is to provide our patients, and their loved ones, with a safe and comfortable surgical experience. Whether you are being admitted, or going home after surgery, you will be cared for by the same professional, highly skilled staff members utilizing the latest state-of-the-art technology.

Directions to the UConn Procedures Center

To get to the UConn Health Center, take I-84 East or West to Exit 39. Turn right at the first light (end of ramp) onto Farmington Avenue (Route 4) East. Continue three more lights (1 mile) and turn right into the UConn Health Center.

Upon arriving at the Health Center, continue through the first stop sign with the overhead flashing light. Bear left at the fork and after the next (second) stop sign, take the first right. Follow the blue signs directing you to the UConn Procedures Center located on the upper parking lot level. Enter through the glass doors and check-in at the reception desk.

Photo of the UConn Procedures Center entrance

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Preparing for Your Surgery

Photo of a physician reviewing instructions with a patientWe appreciate the confidence you have placed in us and look forward to providing you with the highest quality medical care. The first steps to a successful surgery are yours. Follow these guidelines on the days before your surgery. Learn more >

  
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