Outpatient Surgery Center | Dr. Dwight Tyndall, MD, FAAOS

Where Dr. Tyndall Operates

A Surgery Center Designed for Outpatient Spine Care

Dr. Tyndall performs his same-day procedures at Lakeshore Surgicare, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center in Northwest Indiana. Instead of a busy hospital, you have your surgery in a calm, dedicated setting and recover where you are most comfortable — at home.

Lakeshore Surgicare

A modern, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center purpose-built for efficient, minimally invasive outpatient spine procedures in a calm, patient-focused environment — equipped with the latest technology for safe, same-day surgery.

Looking for the medical details of same-day surgery — safety, eligibility, and recovery? See the full outpatient spine surgery guide.

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Surgery Center vs. Hospital

The operation is identical — what changes is the experience around it. Tap to compare.

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Go home the same day — usually within 1–3 hours of your procedure
Calmer, dedicated setting focused only on scheduled outpatient surgery
Lower infection risk — fewer critically ill patients and streamlined protocols
Often lower cost and lower out-of-pocket expense
More personal attention with less waiting from arrival to discharge

Traditional Hospital Stay

Overnight stay of one or more nights is common
Busy, mixed environment shared with emergencies and inpatient care
Higher exposure to hospital-acquired infections
Typically higher cost than the same procedure at an ASC
Best for complex cases or patients who need closer monitoring

If you prefer the security of an overnight stay, or your health makes it the safer choice, that option remains available. Dr. Tyndall recommends the setting that is right for you.

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Your Day at the Surgery Center

From the moment you arrive to the moment you head home — here is what to expect.

Precision Technology

Computerized Navigation — a GPS for the Spine

What makes safe, same-day spine surgery possible is precision. Dr. Tyndall uses computerized surgical navigation, which works like a real-time GPS for your spine — showing him exactly where his instruments and implants are, down to the millimeter, throughout the procedure.

That accuracy is what allows him to work through the very small incisions of minimally invasive surgery, sparing the muscles and tissue around the spine. Less disruption means less pain, less blood loss, and a faster recovery — the foundation of going home the same day.

Dr. Tyndall was the first spine surgeon in Indiana to use computerized navigation for outpatient minimally invasive spine surgery.

Millimeter Precisionaccurate implant and instrument placement

Smaller Incisionstissue-sparing, minimally invasive access

Faster Recoverysupports safe same-day discharge

Learn more about minimally invasive spine surgery

Procedures Performed at the Surgery Center

Many of Dr. Tyndall's spine procedures are performed on a same-day, outpatient basis at the surgery center. Eligibility depends on the procedure and your overall health.

Disc Replacement
Motion-preserving artificial disc →

Microdiscectomy & Laminectomy
Decompression for a pinched nerve →

Endoscopic Decompression
Ultra-minimally invasive, < 1 cm incision →

Select Minimally Invasive Fusions
For carefully selected patients →

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Could Outpatient Surgery Be Right for You?

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I am in reasonably good general health Any chronic conditions I have (such as diabetes or high blood pressure) are well controlled I have a responsible adult who can drive me home after surgery Someone can stay with me for the first 24 hours at home I would prefer to recover at home rather than stay overnight in a hospital I have a safe, comfortable home environment to rest in

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This self-check is for education only and is not a medical determination. Only a pre-operative evaluation with Dr. Tyndall can confirm whether outpatient surgery is right for you.

Why Choose Dr. Tyndall for Outpatient Spine Surgery

Same-day spine surgery is only as good as the surgeon performing it. Dr. Tyndall pairs two decades of specialized experience with the technology and judgment that make outpatient spine surgery safe.

Pioneer in Outpatient Spine Surgery
A recognized leader in same-day, minimally invasive spine surgery in Northwest Indiana

Technology Pioneer
First spine surgeon in Indiana to use computerized navigation for outpatient minimally invasive spine surgery

20+ Years of Experience
Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with over two decades of specialized expertise

Elite Training
NYU medical degree, Stanford residency, fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) — the nation's #1 orthopedic hospital

Top Surgery Center
Operating at Lakeshore Surgicare — a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute
Northwest Indiana's most preferred orthopedic practice

Outpatient spine surgery guide · Minimally invasive spine surgery · Disc replacement

Frequently Asked Questions About the Surgery Center

Dr. Tyndall performs many of his same-day spine procedures at Lakeshore Surgicare, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center in Northwest Indiana built specifically for efficient, patient-focused outpatient care. Patients arrive in the morning, have their procedure in a calm, dedicated setting, and recover at home the same day.

An ambulatory surgery center is a modern medical facility designed exclusively for same-day surgical procedures that do not require an overnight hospital stay. Because an ASC focuses only on scheduled outpatient surgery rather than emergencies and inpatient care, it offers a calmer, more streamlined, and more personal experience, and typically has lower infection rates and lower costs than a hospital.

The surgery itself is the same. The difference is the setting and recovery. In a surgery center you arrive the morning of surgery and go home the same day, usually within one to three hours of your procedure, instead of staying overnight. A dedicated ASC means less waiting, more one-on-one attention, reduced exposure to hospital-acquired infections, and often a significantly lower cost than the same procedure performed in a hospital.

Dr. Tyndall uses minimally invasive techniques with computerized surgical navigation, which acts like a real-time GPS for the spine and lets him place instruments and implants with exceptional precision through very small incisions. He was the first spine surgeon in Indiana to use computerized navigation for outpatient minimally invasive spine surgery, which is part of what makes safe, same-day spine surgery possible.

Most patients are at the surgery center for several hours total. You arrive in the morning for check-in and pre-operative preparation, the procedure itself usually takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours depending on its complexity, and you then spend time in the recovery area as anesthesia wears off. Once you are alert, comfortable, and able to walk, you are discharged, typically within one to three hours after surgery.

Yes. Because you receive anesthesia, you cannot drive yourself home after outpatient surgery. You must have a responsible adult available to drive you home and, for most spine procedures, to stay with you for the first 24 hours. Having support at home and a comfortable place to rest is an important part of a smooth recovery, and Dr. Tyndall's team reviews all of this with you before your surgery date.

Ask About Same-Day Spine Surgery

Find out whether your procedure can be done on a same-day, outpatient basis at the surgery center. Dr. Tyndall will review your condition and explain your options. Call today to schedule a consultation.

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Crown Point, IN 46307

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