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		<H1>History</H1>
		
		
		<h2>A history of caring </h2>
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<a href="body.cfm?id=64">MSC celebrates 30 years of service </a>
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MedStar Surgery Center, formerly known as the Center for Ambulatory Surgery, Inc.,(CASI), opened in 1977. CASI is Washington, DC&#39;s first and most experienced, freestanding multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center. 
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We offer surgical <a href="body.cfm?id=12">services</a>&nbsp;in orthopedic, urology, gynecology, gastroenterology (GI), pain management, podiatry, general surgery, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology. The facility has grown over its more than 30-year history and now has five operating rooms, two GI endoscopy suites and one cystoscopy room. 
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MSC has a local and national reputation as not only a leader, but also a pioneer in ambulatory surgery. Doctors studying alternative systems for healthcare delivery frequently visit us from other parts of the world. 
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MedStar Surgery Center also has a&nbsp;<a href="body.cfm?id=19">Medical Advisory Committee</a> comprised of physicians representing the Center&#39;s various surgical specialties. In addition, MSC&#39;s Medical Director is responsible for the quality of medical care provided. 
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In order to maintain our high level of quality care, we created the Quality Improvement Program. This in-house program ensures that an appropriate level of care is always provided at MSC. It is a self-regulated program, which keeps us committed to the mutual goals of delivering quality care in a safe environment while achieving efficiency at a reasonable cost. 
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Part of our high level of quality care is due to four highly experienced, board-certified anesthesiologists on staff. Because of their dedication, our anesthesia department is one of our best assets. 
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