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Recent News
March 20, 2008

Lakeland Surgical and Diagnostic Center is proud to announce that Orthopedic surgeon Douglas A. Shenkman, MD has achieved his Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine from

Mission & Vision & Guiding Principles

Mission Statement:

To provide the community of Lakeland and central Florida with the highest quality outpatient surgical and diagnostic services, in a manner that is professional, personable, efficient and cost-effective.

Vision Statement:

To create, develop and sustain an environment of superior ambulatory surgical and diagnostic care that far exceeds the industry norm and distinguishes LSDC as the preferred choice for these healthcare services, both on the local and national level.

Guiding Principles:
  • That all payments received for services rendered will be based upon actual services performed, providing well documented written evidence of treatment provided, according to existing, current reimbursement rules and regulations.
  • That we will support and promote the Patient Bill of Rights, ensuring that all patients who utilize our facilities and services will be treated with respect and discretion, providing a safe and secure environment for the delivery of the highest possible outpatient healthcare services.
  • That we will treat all patients, staff, physicians, and visitors with the highest dignity and respect, not accepting nor condoning any level of discrimination for any reason or purpose, or at any time under any conditions.
  • That we will strive to create a pleasant work environment that is pleasing and welcoming to all who enter our facilities, promoting workplace harmony and a state of continued high staff morale.
  • That we will seek to employ the highest state-of-the-art equipment, utilizing the latest proven surgical and diagnostic techniques to ensure our patients receive the very best treatments possible for their medical condition.
  • That we will continuously strive to be knowledgeable of the most current rules and regulations that govern and impact the operation of our company, and that we will adhere to these rules and regulations to the best of our abilities.
  • That we will promote a healthy lifestyle for all our physicians and staff, discouraging the use of tobacco products and unsafe practices, while encouraging proper eating, exercise and personal stress management.
  • That as an organization we will support and promote, as much as possible, environment friendly practices that do not contribute to actions that result in harm to our earth and its inhabitants.
  • That we hold all patient related information and documentation to be highly confidential and private, not discussing any patient-related information with anyone who does not need to know this information as part of the patient’s medical or surgical treatment.
  • That when we encounter a situation or problem that we are unsure of the proper action to take, that we fall back on always “doing the right thing”, no matter the ultimate consequences or final result.
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