LECOM Launches New Ambulatory Surgery Center

LECOM unveils a new Ambulatory Surgery Center.

The outpatient facility offers patience a new option; to have a medical procedure performed without hospital admittance. 

Dr. Matthew Becker, told Erie News Now, that facilities like the new Ambulatory Surgery Center are gaining popularity across the U.S. because it's a more comfortable, convenient, and cost-effective option for minor operations. 

"This center offers same-day procedures, advanced care, and faster recovery without the need for a hospital stay,” said Matthew Becker, M.D., Chairman of the Board for the LECOM ASC and Interventional Cardiologist. “Our patient-centered approach and thoughtful building design ensure efficient, comfortable, high-quality treatment, while strict infection controls minimize risks for our patients. Our mission is to make a positive and measurable difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve."

The LECOM Ambulatory Surgery Center is located at 5202 Peach St., near the Kearsarge Plaza, and St. George Catholic Church and Elementary School. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 6 am to 5 pm. 

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