Surgery Services
Outpatient Surgery
Mercy’s Hiawatha Medical Park is a three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical facility located at 1195 Boyson Road. On the third floor of the building is the site of Mercy’s outpatient surgery center. If you have any questions, please call (319) 832-3910.
Tests & Procedures
Mercy Surgery Center offers a variety of orthopedic, ophthalmologic, and podiatry surgeries, as well as pain management interventions to both adults and children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of surgical procedures do you perform?
Mercy Surgery Center performs ophthalmological, orthopedic and podiatry surgeries at the Hiawatha location, including, but not limited to:
Orthopedic Procedures
- Total joint replacements, including shoulder, hips and knees
- Fractures
- Sports medicine, including shoulder and knee scopes; ACL reconstruction; and rotator cuff repair
- Foot and ankle
- Hand, including carpal tunnel and trigger fingers
Ophthalmology
- Cataracts
- Blepharoplasty
- Glaucoma treatment
- Corneal transplants
- Probing of nasal lacrimal (tear) duct
- Strabismus repair
- Scleral buckle
- Retinal Repair
Podiatry
- Bunionectomy
- Plantar fascial release
- Digital arthroplasty, arthrodesis
- Hammertoe repair
Pain
What if there is an issue during surgery?
Mercy Surgery Center staff are highly trained to be prepared for all scenarios during surgery. Additionally, a second location of Mercy's emergency department is also located on the ground level in the event of critical situations.
Do I need someone to accompany me and/or drive me home?
You must have someone to accompany you on the day of surgery, drive you home, and stay with you for 24 hours or your surgery will be cancelled.
Guests who accompany patients are highly encouraged to stay at Mercy Surgery Center for the duration of your loved one's procedure. This policy ensures:
1. You are able to participate in the post-surgical update with the surgeon.
2. You can meet with your loved one as they come out of anesthesia.
3. Your loved one is able to be discharged in a timely manner.
Thank you for your support!
What can I eat or drink and what medications can I take before surgery?
Can I stay overnight?
No, the Hiawatha location provides same-day procedures only; surgeries requiring an overnight stay are performed at the main hospital in downtown Cedar Rapids.
How do I sign up for MyChart?
What is MyChart?
MyChart is a secure, personalized and convenient tool to access and manage your personal health information. Your free MyChart account will allow you to:
- Confirm, schedule or cancel appointments*
- See a provider remotely with video visits
- Receive lab results quicker
- Pay bills online
- Request prescription refills
- View and update medications, allergies, and immunizations
- View past visit information and notes from your provider
- Communicate with your provider’s office
- Complete pre-appointment questionnaires from home and check-in remotely
- Receive MyChart proxy access for children or other family members to manage care with one login.
- Access and request copies of your medical record.
- Download a MyChart mobile app for Android or iOS devices.
*Select clinics
Have an activation code?
Visit http://mychart.mercycare.org to complete your registration.
Don't have an activation code?
Simply follow these steps to sign up for MyChart.
