I had spinal surgery on Wednesday October 16th at Hanover Hills surgery center in Florham Park performed by Dr Jonathan Baskin. The first thing I must say is this. Why, would anyone ever choose a hospital over a surgery center. I requested the center because I was in Healthcare for many years. I know what goes on in big hospitals. And, I must say, this place is spotless. One of the first things I look at. The level of care is totally different than a big hospital. Much more personalized. When we arrived the parking was so easy. We parked next to the front door and walked about 100 feet to the center. My brother could go one mile in any direction for a store. The waiting room is quiet and clean with fresh coffee for the person driving you & picking you up. I was checked in by Crystal, the receptionist & she had a sweet, kind smile from the minute she looked up to Greet me. Then my nurse, Maridel came out and took me in the back to prep me & she stayed with me until they wheeled me out. I then met Dr Cindy Chen, the anesthesiologist who explained everything and gave me a patch for nausea. I was taken in to the operating room, where I met Dr Baskins Physician assistant and a gentlemen named Michael who was there to watch over everything going on at all times and if need be run for items. Next thing I know I'm being woke up by my post op nurse Ellen. From start to finish I spent about 6 hours at the center before being released. The level of care is second to none- you have a much less chance of getting a staff infection and unlike the hospital- everyone knows your name. I would, without a doubt, recommend this center and it's doctors to all of my friends and family. I would encourage it in lieu of a hospital. Five stars for Hanover Hills. read more