Why an Outpatient Surgery Center?
Gwinnett Surgery Center is a dedicated outpatient surgical facility designed for efficiency, comfort, and safety. For appropriate procedures, an outpatient surgery center offers several advantages over a hospital setting:
- Faster, more efficient experience — dedicated to outpatient surgery with streamlined check-in, shorter wait times, and focused nursing staff
- Lower cost — facility fees at outpatient surgery centers are typically lower than hospital-based facilities, which can mean lower out-of-pocket costs for patients
- Lower infection risk — outpatient centers do not have emergency or inpatient populations, reducing exposure to hospital-acquired infections
- Convenient, comfortable environment — a smaller, less intimidating facility designed around the outpatient experience
- Same surgical team — Dr. Kakarla performs your surgery with the same anesthesia team and nursing staff who specialize in outpatient procedures
- Go home the same day — all procedures performed here are same-day discharge
Outpatient surgery
Gwinnett Surgery Center
631 Professional Drive, Suite 390
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: (770) 962-9977
Procedures at Gwinnett Surgery Center
Anorectal Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy (internal and external), anal fistula repair (fistulotomy, seton placement). Performed under general anesthesia. Most patients return to full activity within one week.
Skin & Soft Tissue Surgery
Lipoma excision, skin lesion removal, cyst excision, and other soft tissue masses. Performed under local anesthesia at the surgery center. All specimens sent to pathology.
Pilonidal Disease
Pilonidal cyst and abscess excision with primary closure and flap technique for optimal healing. Performed under general anesthesia.
Small Hernia Repairs
Small umbilical and ventral hernias (under 1 cm) may be repaired as an open procedure at Gwinnett Surgery Center. Larger hernias requiring robotic repair are performed at Northside Gwinnett Outpatient Surgery Center.
What to Expect
Consultation
See Dr. Kakarla at our office for evaluation. No referral needed unless your insurance requires one. Same-day and next-day appointments available. Interpretation services available for all languages.
Surgery day
Arrive at Gwinnett Surgery Center 1–2 hours before your scheduled time. The procedure typically takes 30–60 minutes. You go home the same day.
Follow-up
Post-operative visit with Dr. Kakarla within 1–2 weeks. Pathology results reviewed at that visit. Most patients return to full activity within 1–2 weeks.
Cost and Insurance
- Medicare and Medicaid — typically covered, subject to your plan rules and patient responsibility
- Commercial insurance — Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, and most major plans
- Lower facility fees — outpatient surgery centers typically have lower facility costs than hospital-based facilities
- We verify your benefits before scheduling — you know your out-of-pocket cost upfront
- No referral needed unless your specific insurance plan requires one
Northside Hospital Pre-Surgery Questions?
For questions about your pre-surgery instructions, anesthesia, or day-of-surgery logistics at any Northside Hospital location, call the Northside Pre-Surgery Line: (678) 312-2443