The Future of Accessible Surgery

What is direct pay surgery? Surgery that gets rid of the middleman.

Personalized medicine is a new framework that is gaining momentum this year, and we can expect to see its popularity increase throughout the start of 2025 for patients. There is a reason why patients are leaning into medical services that directly cater to their service needs and the financial expectations for patients. Here’s what you need to know: 

Direct Surgical Care is the future of accessible surgery because it allows patients to receive surgery directly from their provider, like us, here at Smith Medical DSC. Instead of paying through insurance, patients pay a singular all-inclusive price point that they learn about from the very start, and it covers preoperative, day-of-operation, post-operative, and any appointments or testing needed. 

This allows patients to cut out the bureaucracy from their medical experience and better align with their lifestyle and health goals by putting patient healthcare needs first. 

How Does Direct Pay Surgery Work? 

High costs, lack of surgical access, high-deductible insurance, or patients who don’t have health insurance at all, are all reasons behind our WHY, here at Smith. Everyone has a different insurance model and their healthcare needs are unique- and we want to provide the largest range of access for all patients regardless of their health insurance status.

Rather than worrying about a referral, complicated insurance billing, or trying to find out the price point of surgery, our doctors at Smith treat patients directly without waiting on approvals, prior authorizations, insurance delays, or long wait times to be scheduled. 

Here’s How it Works at Smith: 

We are a premier surgical center that offers cost accessibility with lower premiums and focalized care. We prioritize affordable surgical services to ensure your health comes first using our transparent pricing model and direct patient-to-doctor communication. We focus on fair, transparent, and easy-to-understand costs.

Our goal is to bypass the traditional hang-ups that come with surgical procedures such as insurance approvals, cost barriers, hidden fees, and lack of quality patient care. Smith Medical is proud to introduce patient-driven healthcare led by our board-certified physicians and informed patient insights.

Some patients have reported that there aren’t enough providers in certain areas of medicine. Since their schedules are filled up, it can be difficult to get an appointment. 

At Smith Medical you won’t have to worry about being wait-listed to be seen by our doctors because we are exclusive to surgical procedures and do not have patients who are looking for more conservative treatments or are going to regular check-ups.

Instead of facility is exclusive to direct pay surgery that way we provide specific medical expertise, have lower rates of infection due to less foot traffic and exposure, and care for our patients within a timely manner. 

Located in Littleton, Colorado within Denver, Smith Medical DSC has a facility that treats the Denver area. 

Direct Pay Surgery: Our Surgeons and Procedures

We have a range of surgical specialists at Smith Medical DSC and we want to make sure that patients have access to healthcare by providing a well-rounded selection of surgeries from all different categories. 

At Smith Medical we focus on a range of different types of surgery, and we’ve broken them out into categories: 

Paying for surgery shouldn’t be a burden. We believe that patients should be able to receive medically necessary surgeries without any additional burdens or stress such as complicated financial burdens. That is why we focus on transparent, upfront pricing for all of our surgeries. 

Our surgeons such as Dr. Kimberly Vanderveen, MD, General Surgeon are highly practiced experts who are at the top of their field. Dr. Vanderveen has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research (MAS) and involvement in cancer research and education and she received her Board Certification in General Surgery. She specializes in surgery for diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.

With all of our doctors like Dr. Vanderveen, we attract physicians who want to make it easier for patients to receive the medical care they need without the bureaucratic hang-ups. 

Why Make the Switch: Direct Pay Surgery Is Better For Patients

Traditional surgery models often become mired in bureaucratic complexities that can frustrate both patients and healthcare providers. 

The layers of insurance approvals, prior authorizations, and endless paperwork can lead to delays in necessary treatments, leaving patients to navigate a daunting healthcare landscape that often prioritizes administrative efficiency over patient care.

If you want to: 

  1. Ditch your high deductible
  2. You don’t have health insurance
  3. You want to save money on surgery

Smith Medical is the answer. 

This is where Smith Medical shines, offering a refreshing alternative with its direct-pay surgery model. Patients appreciate the simplicity and transparency of this approach, which allows them to access essential operations like knee replacements, spinal fusions, and hernia surgeries without the hassle of dealing with insurance companies or convoluted billing procedures.

At Smith Medical, the focus is firmly on the patient. Our dedicated physicians prioritize care and treatment, ensuring that every patient receives the attention they deserve without the distractions of an overly complicated healthcare system. This patient-first philosophy fosters an environment where doctors can concentrate on what truly matters: delivering high-quality surgical care and supporting patients through their recovery journeys. 

By eliminating the bureaucratic overhead that plagues traditional medical models, Smith Medical provides a straightforward and compassionate approach to direct pay surgery, ensuring that patients feel valued and cared for every step of the way. In an era where healthcare can often feel impersonal, we strive to reclaim the human element, offering a direct and seamless experience that puts patients at the forefront of their healthcare decisions.

Contact Us Today 

“The staff were absolutely wonderful! Very comforting, informative, thorough, and caring bedside manner!”- Susan L. 

“Finding Smith Medical has been nothing short of a miracle.”- Stephanie Z. 

Smith Medical is committed to delivering exceptional medical care to patients seeking fixed prices. Ditch the guesswork when it comes to your procedure and partner with a direct-pay surgery provider like us.

With a team of highly trained and experienced physicians in various fields of specialty, contacting Smith Medical is an ideal choice for individuals who value quality care and a hassle-free healthcare experience.

Call Today: (720) 740-6307

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