About Us
River Valley ASC is a free-standing, ADA compliant physician-owned multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center located in Norwich Connecticut. The center is complete with state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the latest equipment and monitors making us capable of performing almost any procedure that is suitable for outpatient surgery.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care to our patients through the evaluation of new techniques and technologies. We ensure that all staff conduct themselves with honesty and integrity while in compliance with all regulations and laws. River Valley ASC is dedicated to providing superior quality surgical care with concern and compassion to the needs of every patient.
Only professional, qualified administrative, nursing and support personnel are a part of the River Valley staff. Our team is trained in all aspects of surgical care for everyone – from young children to senior citizens.
- The surgical staff is comprised of physicians who are affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital, Lawrence and Memorial Hospital and Windham Hospital.
- The nursing personnel are experienced and caring healthcare professionals who are available to assist you and your family through out the surgical process.
- We have a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist as a part of our full team of highly qualified anesthesiology specialists.
- We are in network with all major insurance carriers
Our management team is focused on providing the highest level of care and communication to our patient, physician specialists and their staff.
We greatly value our patients and their families’ confidence in entrusting us with their safety, comfort, and convenience while we provide optimal clinical care.
The physicians enjoy a partnership that provides an efficient extension to their offices for cost effective alternatives, and time saving features to augment today’s medical practice.
A foundation for our team – we respectfully pledge our commitment to provide training, education and the advancement of the work environment though dedicated corporate support.
Our Mission & Values
To care for patients, serve physicians, and improve healthcare in America.
Clinical Quality
We are committed to outstanding patient care and clinical outcomes.
Integrity
We do what is right, no matter how difficult, without exception. We say what we mean, and we do what we say.
Service Excellence
We seek to exceed the expectations of patients, physicians and each other in everything we do.
Teamwork
We work together, helping and supporting one another to make our Centers, Departments and all of SCA successful.
Accountability
We take complete, personal responsibility for our actions and commitments.
Continuous Improvement
We seek to relentlessly improve our performance in every area – clinical, operational, and financial – constantly pushing ourselves to new heights.
Inclusion
We create an environment in which all teammates’ ideas, perspectives and experiences are heard, valued and respected.
Recognized as a national leader in clinical quality
River Valley ASC is proud to make Newsweek’s 2025 list of Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
Recognized as a national leader in clinical quality
River Valley ASC is proud to make Newsweek’s 2024 list of Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
River Valley ASC Earns National Recognition for Safety in Surgery
River Valley ASC has earned the Go Clear Award™ for its achievement in eliminating hazardous smoke from its surgical procedures. The Go Clear Award is presented by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to recognize health care facilities that have committed to providing increased surgical patient and health care worker safety by implementing practices that eliminate smoke caused by the use of lasers and electrosurgery devices during surgery. (Facility) earned its award by undergoing comprehensive surgical smoke education and testing and for providing the medical devices and resources necessary to evacuate surgical smoke during all smoke-generating procedures.
River Valley ASC recognized for excellence in patient satisfaction and overall care
Alpharetta, GA – SPH Analytics announced that 119 healthcare provider organizations have earned its annual National APEX Quality Award. For the past ten years, SPH Analytics has awarded the National APEX Quality Award to recognize healthcare providers who demonstrate the highest level of excellence in patient satisfaction.
This national distinction recognizes outstanding healthcare providers who have demonstrated excellence in patient satisfaction and overall care during the previous calendar year. The latest winners include ambulatory surgery centers, catheterization laboratories, diagnostic imaging centers, endoscopy centers, and physician practices.