About Us

Welcome to St. Charles Surgery Center, a new state of the art facility dedicated to providing a superior outpatient surgery experience. Our center was developed by area physicians to provide their patients high quality, patient-focused outpatient care.

Opened in 2012,  St. Charles Surgery Center specializes in outpatient surgical procedures and features two fully equipped, state-of-the-art surgical suites, and one procedure room with the latest medical technologies.  Our 5,900 square-foot center is equipped for Ophthalmology Services. 

Patients benefit from our state-of-the-art technology, as well as amenities like convenient parking, short waiting times, and a comfortable environment. Our recovery rooms assure your privacy and provide an opportunity for your family to join you shortly after your procedure.

St. Charles Surgery Center offers patients a safe and comfortable environment to receive outpatient surgical care. The physicians and our highly qualified nursing and technical staff strive to exceed your expectations and provide a positive surgical experience.

Center Highlights

  • Fully accredited by The Joint Commission
  • Medicare (CMS) Certified  
  • Licensed by the State of Missouri. 
  • 2 Fully-Equipped Operating Rooms & 1 Procedure Room
  • Accommodate  non-speaking English patients.
  • Plenty of convenient parking

Ambulatory Surgery Center Benefits

The benefits of having your procedure performed at an ambulatory surgery center include:
  • Surgery is performed by your own physician at our facility, assuring you of the same quality of care to which you are accustomed.
  • Simplified admitting and discharge procedures provide added convenience for the patient.
  • The patient's loved ones can benefit from our facility's relaxing, informal setting.
  • Realizing that each case is unique, we provide close, personal attention at all times.
  • To learn more about the benefits of an ASC, please click  here. 

Insurance plans accepted:

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Cigna
Coventry
Essence
Humana (Medicare Only)
Medicaid
Medicare
TRICARE
United Healthcare
Healthlink 

Our Team:

Physician Owners:
Joseph A. Clever, MD - Medical Director 
Joseph P. Gira, MD
Priya Shetty, MD 
​Navin Tekwani, MD

 
Jill Horack, RN, BSN - Administrator
Tracy Orvick, RN, BSN Pre-op/PACU Manager
Jo Beth Brown, RN, BSN - OR Manager
Melanie Williams - Office Manager
​Tracy Young - Billing Specialist
"Easy access and helpful personnel and, of course, the best of doctors."