Why Surgeons Choose Highpointe Surgery Center
Highpointe Surgery Center was designed with efficiency, safety, and workflow in mind. Our team partners closely with each provider to deliver a seamless outpatient surgical experience — from pre-operative planning to recovery and discharge.
Surgeons choose Highpointe because we offer a high level of clinical support, a modern environment, and a highly coordinated team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Schedule a Private Tour
Before starting the credentialing process, we invite all prospective surgeons to tour our facility.
This allows you to:
See our surgical suites & recovery areas
Meet our anesthesia and nursing team
Review scheduling support & workflows
Ask questions about equipment and capabilities
Determine whether our ASC aligns with your practice needs
Surgical Capabilities
We support a wide range of outpatient procedures, including:
Plastic Surgery
Orthopedics
General Surgery
Minor Procedures
Local/MAC/General Anesthesia
Extended 23-hour recovery suite (when appropriate)
Our anesthesia team provides personalized plans for each patient, and our surgeons operate in well-equipped suites tailored for multi-specialty needs.
Facility Features
Our surgery center offers:
Five fully equipped, modern surgical suites
Private pre- and post-operative recovery rooms
On-site extended recovery suite (23-hour stay)
Skilled anesthesia team with advanced monitoring
A highly trained nursing team
Streamlined patient flow designed for efficiency
Convenient underground parking for surgeons and patients
Comfortable waiting areas for families
Dedicated scheduling and communication support
Equipment & Technology
Highpointe Surgery Center utilizes modern equipment to support safe outpatient surgical care, including:
Advanced anesthesia machines
Modern patient monitoring systems
Updated lighting and visualization equipment
Emergency equipment per AAAASF requirements
Sterile processing and infection-control protocols that meet national standards
If you’d like to review specific equipment or technology used in our suites, our team is happy to provide details upon request.
Credentialing Process
Once you’ve toured the facility and confirmed interest in joining our surgery center, you may begin the privileging process.
To request privileges, you will need to:
Complete the Privileging Application
Provide required documentation (license, DEA, malpractice, CV, certifications, immunization records, etc.)
Submit your packet to the Administrator
Await committee review and approval
Leadership
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Jerry Chidester, MD
FOUNDER & MEDICAL DIRECTOR
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Lindsey Buhler RN, BSN
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
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Rory Petersen
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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JD Whittington, MHA
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Jeiseang Lieu, MBA
MARKETING DIRECTOR