When you have surgery at the Institute for Surgical Excellence, you’re cared for by seasoned professionals who consistently deliver exceptional results.

We’ll help you contribute to your surgery’s success by giving you detailed instructions for before and after surgery. We keep your comfort and safety top of mind as we help you navigate the surgical process.

Get exceptional care at Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence

When you have surgery at the Institute for Surgical Excellence, you benefit from:

An expert team devoted to your care

Our institute model of care means that you have access to many different types of surgeons who excel at what they do. Your care team includes anesthesiologists as well as nurses who earn specialty certification and highly trained surgical staff. We all work hard to keep you safe and comfortable at every point in the surgery process.

Personalized treatment plans

We tailor your care to your needs and circumstances. Before surgery, a member of our team will explain everything you need to know about the surgery process and your role in its success.

Compassion and support

You may feel uneasy or have lingering questions as your surgery date nears. We’ll make sure you get the answers you need to feel confident in your care. After surgery, your nurse will talk to you about how to care for yourself at home.

What to expect when you have surgery at the Institute for Surgical Excellence

How to get ready for surgery

Your care team will go over specific instructions for how you can prepare for surgery. Following these steps helps ensure your surgery’s success. Learn more about what you can do before your surgery.

Arriving for your procedure

When you get to the hospital or surgery center, we’ll help you get ready and answer any more questions you may have. Here’s what you can expect after arriving for your surgery.

What to expect after surgery

Before you head home, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about caring for yourself. We’ll also give you simple tips that can help you get back to your normal activities faster. Learn more about what to expect after your surgery.

LVHN surgery locations

Our skilled care teams perform surgery at several locations throughout the region.

Your surgeon’s office will explain where and when your procedure will take place. A nurse will call you the day before (or on Friday if your procedure happens on a Monday) to tell you when to arrive.

We offer ample parking at all surgery locations. For your convenience, certain locations offer free valet parking.

Surgery locations

Have questions about how to get to one of our convenient surgery sites or where to park when you get there? We can help.

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Need a second opinion?

If you need surgery, make sure you consider all your options. Discuss the specifics of your care with one of our expert surgeons.

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The area’s only pediatric surgeons

Our pediatric surgeons deliver routine to advanced surgical care for infants, children and teens. We offer minimally invasive approaches when possible so children can recover faster with less scarring.

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Patient Needing General Surgery at the LVHN Surgery Institute