Saint Vincent Surgery Center

Same Day Surgery Performed by the Region's Most Experienced Staff

The Saint Vincent Surgery Center is the busiest free-standing, same-day surgical facility in the region. LASIK eye surgery. Laparoscopic procedures. Breast biopsy. Liposuction. Tonsillectomy. Sinus surgery. With quality as our cornerstone, more physicians and patients choose the Saint Vincent Surgery Center because of our exceptional staff, experienced surgeons and innovative technology. At the Saint Vincent Surgery Center, the focus is on you – our patient, and our patient satisfaction scores prove it.


To have your doctor or physician refer you to the Saint Vincent Outpatient Surgery Center, or if you have any questions leading up to your procedure, please contact us at 814-452-7000.

Saint Vincent Outpatient Surgery Center patient satisfaction ratings

• Top 5 percent in the United States


• Top 6 percent in the northwestern United States


• Top 5 percent in Pennsylvania

Our patients are pleased with their experience at the Saint Vincent Surgery Center because our staff combines mission-driven compassion with an exceptional focus on providing quality service.Â

Here's what some of our patients say about having their procedure done at Saint Vincent.

"If it seems like I've given high praise to your facility, I'm glad, because that is exactly how I feel. Not only did I receive excellent quality treatment but pleasant attitudes from everyone! ...I would certainly recommend your facility whenever possible."

-John, age 53, Erie, PA

"I feel the service my d
aughter received was excellent, the nurses were great. I was very impressed and the doctor explained everything to my daughter, which was great."

-Rosie for daughter Megan, age 10, East Springfield, PA

"The ease of operation, attention to detail, relaxed atmosphere, overall super staff impressed me. I can highly recommend you to anyone, and already have."

-Jean, age 57, Erie, PA

Patient Information

Before your admission - at your doctor's office

Before your surgery

When you arrive

"The Circle" of your surgery

For your family

After your surgery

Patient's Bill of Rights

Before your admission - at your doctor's office

Before your surgery, your doctor will give you a packet of necessary forms including orders for pre-operative tests, X-rays and a cardiogram if indicated. A health survey and advance registration form are included in the packet. Please complete these forms and bring them with you when you come to the Saint Vincent Surgery Center for Pre-admission Testing.

Please stop at the Saint Vincent Surgery Center one to two weeks prior to your surgery to have your tests done. There are 30-minute parking spaces convenient to our front door for your use. All tests are done in one area of the center with a minimum of waiting or walking involved.

If your pre-screening orders require you to have an EKG or chest X-ray:

• You will be asked to remove all clothing and jewelry from the waist up. Female patients are asked to wear socks, stockings or knee-hi stockings instead of panty hose.


• Do not apply any lotions or oils to arms, legs or chest area.

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