October 21, 2013 – Shakti Dalal, a breast cancer survivor who had her breast reconstructive surgery at Westside Surgical Hospital appeared today on FOX 26’s morning news show. Interviewed by award-winning journalist, Rita Garcia, the mother of three small children shared her story of bravery. Dalal found a lump in her underarm while breast-feeding her baby and thought it was a clogged milk duct. Fortunately, “something told me I needed to go to the doctor,” and that was when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Dalal was also the top fundraiser for the Westside Surgical Hospital team in the recent…

October 14, 2013 – In a continued effort to raise awareness about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment options, Westside Surgical Hospital was featured on Fox 26 morning news show with health reporter, Melissa Wilson. Two patients from Westside Surgical Hospital were interviewed and discussed their personal experience with breast cancer and breast care. One patient opted for a preventative double mastectomy after testing positive for the BRCA-2 gene mutation and being told by her doctor that she had an 86% chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime. The other patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and went through chemotherapy…

Houston, TX – Westside Surgical Hospital has opened its doors in central Houston at 4200 Twelve Oaks, conveniently located off of Southwest Freeway near Wesleyan street. The physician-owned surgical hospital covers 45,000 square feet and four floors. Developed by Medical Properties Trust, Inc., the multi-million dollar project began in 2012 and was completed at the end of January, 2013. Since opening, the facility has already performed more than 200 surgical cases. “Our surgical hospital was built by health care providers with the patient in mind,” says Mary Nan Whitmeyer, the hospital’s Chief Administrative Officer. “We are delighted to offer the…

Westside Surgical Hospital offers a fresh standard for inpatient care and customer service. Beyond state of the art equipment and beautifully appointed inpatient suites, Westside Surgical hospital offers unmatched care. Patients are welcomed with personalized care from the moment they walk in the door. Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:1 or even 2:1, with each patient receiving individualized treatment from a dedicated nursing resource. This care is augmented by services provided by physical therapists, dietitian and others trained to meet the specific needs of surgical patients. Our nursing team is also supported by on-site physician hospitalists who are 24-hours…