LeBonheur East Surgery Center

Very friendly and explained everything that going to happen. Dr Gleason was awesome and the staff is great!

If your child needs outpatient surgery, this is the place to be! Think ear tubes, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy. The surgery center is very kid and parent friendly. I have been here more than five times and have had a wonderful experience every time.
They contact you several days before the surgery to let you know what to expect. You can tour the facilities with your child prior to the surgery to ease anxiety. This is a great thing to do with children toddler age and up.
On the day of the surgery when you arrive the child is given his surgery clothes. They even offer smaller versions for favorite stuffed animals and dolls. My boys always loved to dress their «friends.» We still have some miniature hospital gowns. While you wait for the doctor there is a large play area with toys and movies. When the child goes back to surgery they go through a «bunny tunnel» where they pick out a toy that is taken into surgery and given to them after surgery.
Recovery is special because you are allowed back when they are waking up. You go to their bedside and can comfort them for the remainder of surgery. The staff loves kids and they are fantastic.
One thing to keep in mind is that only certain doctors use the facility. You can find a list at
under the partner tab. I recommend going with a doctor on the list since the facility is so wonderful. I have used other outpatient facilities for my child and was not as happy. Since they also service adults they are not as kid friendly.