{"id":2377,"date":"2020-04-05T12:29:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T12:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/uchealth-surgical-care-highlands-ranch-hospital\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T20:49:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:49:04","slug":"uchealth-surgical-care-highlands-ranch-hospital","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-surgical-care-highlands-ranch-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Surgical Care &#8211; Highlands Ranch Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<uchealth-block-location-header\n  id=\"locations-map-block_f12a6d09b1cdf16eedcce2f3ac36eac4\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-location-header\"\n  role=\"banner\"\n  aria-labelledby=\"location-name\"\n      >\n\n      <div class=\"location-header-featured-image\">\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" 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Mitchell, MD<\/h3>\n                                  <p class=\"provider-specialty\">Thoracic and Cardiac<\/p>\n                                                  <div class=\"provider-score\" title=\"4.85 out of 5 stars\">\n                    <span class=\"provider-percentage\" style=\"width: 97%;\"><\/span>\n                  <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"wp-block-buttons provider-actions is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                  <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-simple-link\">\n                    <span class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">View profile<\/span>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n\n      <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex load-more-container\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\">\n          <button class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button load-more-providers\">Load more providers<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  \n<\/uchealth-block-providers-slider>\n\n\n\n<h2>Committed to your health and healing.<\/h2>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote alignright is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id=\"hospital-surgery-care\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hospital surgery care<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is our surgical care unit at Highlands Ranch Hospital, where many patients have their surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not the surgical care clinic, where some patients meet with surgeons before or after surgery and where some small procedures are performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for information on the outpatient clinic? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-surgical-clinic-highlands-ranch\/\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p>Excellent surgical care can be found close to home at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. We offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services, from routine and elective surgeries to more complex, specialized procedures.<\/p>\n<p>UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital surgical teams are dedicated to achieving the most successful outcomes while providing the highest level of care for patients throughout their surgical experience. From pre-procedural services and patient education through post-operative care and recovery, we are committed to helping patients in their journeys to better health and healing.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"surgical-and-procedural-care\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgical and procedural care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Perioperative Services at HRH include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pre-Procedure Testing Services (PPS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main Operating Rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gastrointestinal Lab\/Endoscopy Procedure Rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interventional Procedure Rooms for Radiology and Cardiac Procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preoperative and Postoperative Anesthesia Care (PACU) Units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Operating Room Services Provided:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) \/ Head &amp; Neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Surgery:\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abdominal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colorectal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma Acute Care Surgery (TACS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gynecological Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurosurgery:\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cranial \/ Brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orthopedic Surgery:\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foot &amp; Ankle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoulder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Joint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotic Surgery for Select Procedures:\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gynecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoracic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical Oncology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoracic Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urologic Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vascular Surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gastrointestinal Lab\/Endoscopy Suites Services Provided:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cardiac Cath Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrophysiology Cardiology (EP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/radiology\/interventional-radiology\/\">Interventional Radiology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurointerventional Radiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vascular<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"your-appointment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To schedule an appointment for a surgical consultation<\/strong>, please choose a physician from the list on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"surgery-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgery FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_1f54b1a83063244ca6ed188ce4d10ff2-6ab66339699d7\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_35322fcc07060e27d588929cdec7695a-6ab6633969331\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler--6ab663396926e\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    What are the eating and drinking restrictions prior to surgery?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is imperative that you follow specific pre-operative food and fluid instructions. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in the cancellation of your surgery. Your surgeon and the pre-procedural services nurse will give you detailed instructions for your procedure.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_4709dc9b77bc8552458a44a4dfe3515e-6ab663396956d\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler--6ab663396926e\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    What can I expect on the day of my surgery?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the day of your surgery, come in the main entrance and check in at the information desk. A hospital staff member will direct you where to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A nurse will admit you and prepare you for surgery. You will be asked to sign necessary forms. A parent or guardian must sign for a minor (under age 18).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The anesthesiologist will visit with you and answer any questions you have regarding your planned anesthesia. Also, your surgeon will review your planned surgery and answer any questions you have.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_fd95e44dd771ff85b9c2ba94ef5af063-6ab6633969799\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler--6ab663396926e\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    How should I prepare on surgery day?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the instructions given to you by your surgeon and the pre-procedural services nurse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not bring any valuables to the hospital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your surgery time could be moved ahead. Be prepared to come early if we call you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We do everything we can to avoid delays; however, emergencies do happen and could cause delays in your scheduled operating time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring your prescription insurance card. You can pick up your prescriptions at the UCHealth Pharmacy \u2013 Highlands Ranch Hospital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please be on time to prevent delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_94cc8f5e36c68fc0893d934fc05b114b-6ab66339698ff\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler--6ab663396926e\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    What about my family?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your friends and family members may wait in our lobby while you are in surgery. A staff member will let them know when you are in the recovery room and ready for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We restrict the number of visitors in the pre-operative area and recovery room for your safety and privacy. 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