Outpatient Surgery (Ambulatory Surgery)

Outpatient surgery in San Diego at Scripps Health

An older man and woman exercise at the beach representing a quicker recovery from outpatient surgery.

Outpatient surgery in San Diego at Scripps Health

Outpatient or ambulatory surgery includes surgical procedures that do not require a hospital stay.


Scripps Health outpatient surgical services in San Diego puts patient safety and comfort first while using the latest surgical techniques and technologies. This combination accelerates the healing process by getting patients home and back into their daily routines as quickly as possible.


Outpatient surgeries also decrease the chance of infection, and reduce the overall cost of health care.