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Norwood’s Best Physicians
Our Norwood physicians and staff at Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center are dedicated to making your brief stay with us a safe and positive experience. Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center employs a dedicated team of healthcare professionals experienced in the latest state-of-the-art technology. We are confident that you will be pleased with the quality, cost and convenience of the services we provide.
Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center delivers exceptional, personalized patient care to same-day surgery patients. We offer a wide variety of outpatient procedures based on the latest evidence-based practices. The center provides the optimal environment for accessible and affordable treatment and recovery.
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as the center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
For Your Visit
Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
Patient Forms
At Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that you may complete before your visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Because your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Meet Our Physicians
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Michael Ackland
M.D.
Ramsey Alsarraf
M.D., MPH
Matthew Bock
D.P.M.
Adrianna Carrillo
M.D.
Andrew Chapman
M.D.
Joseph Ciccone
M.D.
Michael Curran
M.D.
Cristina Diaz
M.D.
Daniel N. Driscoll
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Stephen Ferzoco
M.D.
Ryan Frankel
M.D.
John Frasca
M.D.
Derek Frederickson
M.D.
Michael Geffin
M.D.
Clifford Gluck
M.D.
Kurt Herman
D.M.D.
Lawrence Herman
D.M.D.
Brian Hinnebusch
M.D.
Stanley Hom
M.D.
Christopher Huang
M.D.
Lindsay Johnson
M.D.
Angel Marie Johnson
M.D.
Christopher Karter
D.P.M.
Paul Lepley
D.P.M.
James C. Lin
M.D.
Kevin McCarthy
M.D.
Robert Memory
M.D., D.M.D.
Mark Messineo
M.D.
Michael Mitry
D.P.M.
Mark Nannery
M.D.
Sveta Oza
M.D.
Robert Patz
M.D.
Emily Pugh
M.D.
Sara Runnels
M.D., D.M.D.
Jon Turesky
D.M.D.
11 Reviews
Jun 19, 2021
Feb 20, 2021
My first experience at Eastern Massachusetts Surgery center was last week and the nurses and doctors were great and made me feel comfortable before and after my procedure. Definitely recommend.
Mar 17, 2020
Very pleasant experience, fast in and out, great doctors.
Mar 6, 2020
Wednesday was my second time. At. Eastern. Mass surgical. The. Nurses and doctors were so wonderful Helped me relax and kept me informed Can’t say enough about their professionalism and compassion
Mar 5, 2020
Friendly staff! Kept me calm and comfortable from check in to check out. Thank you so much!
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The nurses, Liz, Jen & Steph were wonderful. Sweet, kind, friendly and extremely attentive. I had all the help I needed and I cannot say enough about these women. Dr. Lorrie was fabulous and my nurse in O/R, Michelle was wonderful. It may sound funny, however I had the best time under the circumstances. Dr. Curran saved me from so much pain. The surgery was on June 16, 2021