What to Expect Before Undergoing Anesthesia

Patients undergoing anesthesia for a procedure at Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center can expect a brief meeting with the anesthesiologist beforehand. Modern anesthesia is safe, but because any surgical procedure carries some risk, every patient at Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center is personally evaluated by … Read More

Protect Your Eyes From Summer Skies

Summer has arrived, and it’s a good time for a reminder to protect ourselves from the sun’s damaging rays. This includes our eyes. Exposure to the sunlight can cause eye damage, which includes the risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, growths on the eyes and … Read More

LSDC Offers Endoscopic Ultrasound

Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center recently became the first local ambulatory surgical center to offer endoscopic ultrasound, or echo-endoscopy. The procedure is commonly used by gastroenterologists to obtain images inside a hollow organ, such as those found in the chest and abdomen. Dr. Victor C. … Read More