Surgical Services

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Phone: 978-784-9446

A five-bed, full-service Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is staffed by critical care nurses for complete post-op care. Complex and current pain management techniques that include nationally recognized standards of pain assessment, implementation and intervention are used to assure optimal patient comfort and satisfaction.

• General
• Laparoscopic
• Orthopedic
• Urology
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Ophthalmology
• Plastic Surgery
• Podiatry
• Hand Surgery
• Dental

Peri-operative Testing and Education Center

Phone: 978-784-9366

The Peri-operative Testing and Education Center is staffed by registered nurses with advanced knowledge and skill in the assessment, preparation and management of surgical patients of all ages. The education is tailored to the individual patient and includes:

• Pre- and post-operative instructions following guidelines from the Anesthesia Department
• An overview of what to expect the day of surgery, and
• A realistic and appropriate plan of care concerning the surgical procedure, postoperative care needs and pain control that is developed by the RN with the patient, parent and/or significant other.

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Phone: 978-784-9446

A five- bed, full- service Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is staffed by critical care nurses for complete post-op care.  Complex and current pain management techniques that include nationally recognized standards of pain assessment, implementation and intervention are used to assure optimal patient comfort and satisfaction.

Same Day Surgery Unit

Phone: 978-784-9298

The Same Day Surgery Unit holds six beds (semi-private rooms) and is staffed by registered nurses experienced in ambulatory surgical care.  Services include pre- and post-operative surgical care of patients and pre- and post-operative education that includes individualized discharge instructions. Courtesy follow-up phone calls are made by a registered nurse after each visit to the NVMC Surgical Services Department.

Get to Know Your Surgical Physicians

Paul P. Harasimowicz, III, M.D.
Valley Orthopaedic Associates
190 Groton Rd, Suite 160
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-772-9846
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Internship / Residency: New England Medical Center
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
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Stephen Simpson, M.D.
Nashoba Orthopaedics
198 Groton Rd, Suite 1
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-862-0025
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Internship / residency: Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
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Michael Elman, M.D.
190 Groton Road, Suite 170
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-772-2600
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Internship / Residency: State University of New York Down State Medical Center
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
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Jeffery Arpin, M.D.
Nashoba Surgical Associates
190 Groton Road, Suite 210
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-772-6265
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Internship / Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center
Board Certification: Surgery
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Amjad Husain, M.D.
190 Groton Road, Suite 250
Ayer, Ma, 01432
Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical School
Internship: Aga Khan University Medical School Hospital
Residency: University of Illinois
Board Certification: Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Medicine
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Steven Brusie, M.D.
Valley Eye Physicians
190 Groton Rd, Suite 240
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-772-4000
Medical School: New York School of Medicine Internal Medicine
Internship: National Defense Medical Center
Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Board Certification: Ophthalmology
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Zoe Gillis, M.D.
Women's Health of Nashoba Valley 
198 Groton Road, Suite 3
Ayer, Ma 01432
978-784-9831
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Internship: University of Rochester Medical Center
Residency: Obstetrics / Gynecology
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Kirti Patel, M.D.
Women's Health of Nashoba Valley
198 Groton Road, Suite 3
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-784-9831
Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Internship / Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Maureen Daye, M.D. 
190 Groton Road, Suite 200
Ayer, Ma 01432
978-772-7500
Medical School: State University of New You, Syracuse, NY
Internship / Residency: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Board Certification: Gastroenterology / Internal Medicine
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Richard Schwartz, M.D.
Nashoba Gastroenterology
190 Groton Road, Suite 200
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-772-7500
Medical School: Jefferson Medical school
Internship / Residency: Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital
Board Certification: Gastroenterology / Internal Medicine
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Peter Krims, M.D.
Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center
190 Groton Road
Ayer, Ma 01432
978-772-3547
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Internship / Residency: Boston City Hospital and Boston University School of Medicine
Board Certification: Gastroenterology / internal Medicine
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Jaya Agrawal, M.D.
Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center
190 Groton Road
Ayer, Ma 01432
978-772-3547
Medical School: Brown University Medical School
Internship / Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital & Harvard Medical School
Board Certification: Gastroenterology / Internal Medicine
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Michael Older, M.D.
Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy
190 Groton Road, Suite 190 
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-772-3547
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship / Residency: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Board Certification: Gastroenterology
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Robert Edelstein, M.D.
Merrimack Urology Associates
190 Groton Road
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-256-9507
Medical School: Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Internship / Residency: Boston University Medical Center
Board Certification: Urology
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Amin Rathore, M.D. 
Nashoba Valley Urology, Inc
190 Groton Road, Suite 230
Ayer, Ma
978-772-5419
Medical School: King Edward Medical College
Internship: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Residency: Norfolk Community Hospital
Board certification: Urology
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Mathew Cohen
Merrimack Urology Associates
190 Groton Road, Suite 250
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-772-9972
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship / Residency: New England Medical Center
Board Certification: Urology
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Kenneth Greenwood, M.D.
Nashoba Surgical Care Associates Inc
Professional Office Building Entrance A Suite 1C
100 Hospital Road
Leominster, Ma 01453
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship / Residency: New England Medical Center
Board Certification: Surgery
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Jeffery Resnick, M.D.
Shaker Place, Suite 5
Harvard, Ma, 01451
978-772-4115
Medical School: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Internship / Residency: Fairlawn Hospital
Board Certification: Podiatric Surgery
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Loreen Ali, M.D.
North East Plastic Surgery
15 Village Square
Chelmsford, Ma 01824
978-244-0060
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Internship / Residency: Montefiore Medical Center University of Massachusetts Medical center
Board Certification: Plastic Surgery / General Surgery
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John Bogdasarian, M.D.
Central Massachusetts Otolaryngology
200 Groton Road, Suite 120
Ayer, Ma, 01432
978-772-1414
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Internship / Residency: Boston Medical Center
Board Certification: Otolaryngology
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