Athena A Howard, MD

The doctors and specialists are committed to providing patients with high quality, compassionate care.

New River Valley Surgery Center has been formed for the purpose of creating a freestanding ambulatory surgery center to serve the New River Valley and surrounding communities. Our staff wishes to make your visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible. You will be provided with the highest quality of care in a warm, personal setting. Our professional nursing staff is experienced and trained in patient care for outpatient procedures. Each staff member is personally committed to ensuring your experience at our Surgery Center is a positive one. New River Valley Surgery Center provides care to all patients regardless of race, color, creed or socioeconomic status. We are a member of the ASD Management family of surgery centers. Our facility is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Medicare certified, and Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc ( AAAHC ). State and Federal laws require that we provide you with the following information prior to your day of surgery. Upon admission, you will be asked to verify by your signature that you received this information. Prior to your day of surgery, please read our, Pediatric Rights, and Ownership Notification. Advance Medical Directive Notification: New River Valley Surgery Center does not honor Do Not Resuscitate ( DNR ) orders. However, if you have an Advance Medical Directive or would like to complete one, we will maintain a copy in your medical file, which will be sent with you to the hospital in the unlikely event that a transfer is necessary. Forms and further information regarding advance medical directives can be found at the Virginia Department for the Aging. Copies of Advance Medical Directives are available upon request from a member of our business office staff. Identity Theft Prevention: New River Valley Surgery Center maintains an identity theft prevention program to detect, prevent and mitigate identity theft. For your protection we require that you present a photo I.D. and copies of your insurance cards that provide identifying information consistent with external information sources, such as address and date of birth verification.

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