Surgery

Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham

When you need surgery, you can count on expert care from our team.

At BID Needham, we offer a full range of general and specialty surgical procedures. Our team provides quality inpatient and outpatient care, using the most advanced techniques.

We provide treatments for both scheduled procedures and urgent, unplanned surgery needs. It’s our mission to provide a high level of care with a patient-focused, personalized approach.

Our Surgical Specialties

Our surgery teams include experts from many specialties. Before your procedure, we take the time to listen to your concerns and answer your questions. Together, we discuss the best treatment options for you.

The surgeons at BID Needham treat a wide range of conditions throughout the body. Our specialties include:

• Cancer Surgery
• Digestive Care Surgery
• Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Surgery
• General Surgery
• Gynecologic Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Podiatric Surgery
• Urologic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery (limited procedures)

A Collaborative Team Approach

We strive to provide you with the most comprehensive care. Your surgeon works with you, your primary care provider and your other medical doctors. A highly skilled team of registered and surgical nurses, as well as surgical technicians, also assists in your care.

Your surgery team also includes experts in:

• Anesthesiology
• Critical care
• Nursing
• Pain management
• Rehabilitation
• Wound care

Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery

Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to treat your condition. Thanks to minimally invasive surgery, you benefit from less pain and scarring, as well as a faster recovery.

Our surgeons often use laparoscopy. This approach uses small incisions and thin surgical tools.

What to Expect

We ensure that you feel confident and prepared for your surgery. Learn what to expect before, during and after your surgery.

Surgical Pavilion

The surgical pavilion at BID Needham provides high quality care in a community setting.

• Advanced technology: Surgical suites feature specialized equipment for minimally invasive, image-guided and endoscopic procedures.
• Comfortable spaces: Our preoperative rooms and post-anesthesia care units are large. A roomy modern waiting area is surrounded by natural light.
• Complete care: You get convenient and comforting care. For most conditions, including cancer, you can receive all your care in the same place.
• Efficient service: Preoperative rooms and post-anesthesia care units sit next to the operating rooms, providing a more efficient care flow.

Your Safety

At BID Needham, your safety during and after surgery is our priority. We follow proven standards of care to reduce your risk of complications.

Our surgical patients have positive experiences with us. According to our patient satisfaction survey, conducted by Press Ganey:

• 94% of patients are likely to recommend our surgical services.
• 93% of patients are satisfied with their surgery experience.

You can learn more about our quality and safety measures.