St. Tammany Health System Surgery Center

Enhancing the overall surgical experience

The most technologically advanced same-day surgical facility in the Gulf South

 

St. Tammany Health System Surgery Center

 

Our comprehensive surgery center in Covington — a $75 million investment — is powered by advanced technology and caters to the increasing demand for one-day surgeries. This ensures efficient use of resources and promotes patient comfort and faster recovery, thereby enhancing the overall patient experience. Adjacency to the Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion augments the already robust presence of STHS along the Hwy. 21 corridor, creating a true west campus.


Surgery has never been easier.

A closer look at what St. Tammany Health System Surgery Center has to offer:

 

Robotics

Robotics

Da Vinci System
The Da Vinci System is where surgical expertise meets technology to further bolster our place at the vanguard of robotic-assisted surgeries on the Northshore for minimally invasive procedures to treat pelvic and urologic cancers. 


Stryker Mako System
With its precision-engineered design, the Stryker Mako System is tailored to streamline total knee and hip replacements ensuring a custom surgical plan is developed before the patient ever enters the operating room. The result: surgeries that are not only more efficient but also more precise, leading to less post-op discomfort and quicker recovery times.



Scheduling and tours

Surgical services

  • General surgery
  • ENT
  • Orthopedics
  • GYN
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Plastic surgery
  • Hand surgery
  • Interventional pain management
  • Urology
  • Oral/dental
  • Ophthalmology
  • Podiatry

By the numbersBy the numbers

The 126,000-square-foot surgery center offers a comprehensive range of features and support services. These features include:


  • 12 operating rooms
  • 24 private Pre-Op-private rooms
  • 18 private PACU bays for post procedure recovery
  • Overnight stay capability with 15 private rooms
  • In-house overnight anesthesia services
  • Sterile processing
  • Support areas that include imaging, lab, pharmacy, physical therapy and food services


We are here.

Whether you’ve got a question to ask or an appointment to keep, getting in touch with us is a cinch. Here’s everything you need to know:

 

St. Tammany Health System Surgery Center

 

16282 Highway 1085
Covington, LA 704333


Ph: (985) 871-6840 

 

Admit opens | 5 a.m. 

Pre-op opens for patients | 5:30 a.m. 

Surgery | 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 


Closed weekends and on select holidays.


The surgery center is closed on weekends and STHS-approved holidays.


Meet Our Leadership Team

 Nancy Ledet MSHA, RN

Nancy Ledet, MSHA, RN

Vice President of Surgical Services

Chris Connell, CRNA, MSN

Chris Connell, CRNA, MSN

AVP of Surgical Services

Gina Martin

Gina Martin

Surgical Services Coordinator

Brian Grissom, CRNA, MS

Brian Grissom, CRNA, MS

Director of Anesthesia

Michelle Milner

Michelle Milner

Director of Sterile Processing

Lacylynn McGehee, BSN, RN

Lacylynn McGehee, BSN, RN

Director of Surgery

Amy Wade, BSN, RN

Amy Wade, BSN, RN

Director of Preop, PACU, and Extended Recovery