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Story Behind AASC

Our mission is to provide exceptional care and improve the quality of life for our patients. Come experience the AASC difference today. Call to schedule an appointment today -> 410-224-2811

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Arundel Ambulatory Surgery Center's is a multi-specialty center located in Annapolis, Maryland, providing services to both adult and pediatric patients. Established in 1999, servicing the community's needs as a model for excellence.  AASC is equipped with advanced surgical equipment for outpatient surgery centers and offers a comfortable, convenient setting for your needs. 


Our facility offers:

  • Two spacious operating suites
  • A two-bay pre-procedure area
  • A three-bay post-operative recovery suite
  • A modern comfortable reception and waiting area.
  • Free Wi-Fi service
  • Highly experienced team members all certified for both pediatric and adult cases.
  • Excellent customer service
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AASC Becomes the First Sinus Center of Excellence in Maryland

The ENT Surgeons and staff at Arundel Ambulatory Surgery Center have the training and experience required to be designated as a Sinus Center of Excellence.  Eligibility is also based on positive patient outcome data on file. The purpose is to provide innovative care to patients with sinus disorders. Currently, the Center offers a minimally invasive option called Balloon Sinuplasty™, as well as CT Navigation and other technologies for patients suffering from sinus disease. 


​Sinusitis is one of the most common chronic healthcare problems in the U.S, afflicting 37 million1 Americans annually. Sinusitis symptoms can significantly impact patients physically, functionally and emotionally and takes a toll on their quality of life2 Symptoms affecting your patients may include any of the following:3

  • Facial pain/pressure 
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Halitosis 
  • Headaches
  • Nasal discharge
  • Tooth pain


Arundel Ambulatory Surgery Center offers a minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgical technique using a proven, catheter-based device to dilate the natural sinus ostia using Balloon Sinuplasty. Balloon Sinuplasty is an FDA cleared balloon catheter device. It is used to safely and gently dilate the maxillary, frontal and sphenoid paranasal sinuses, without tissue or bone removal. This technology offers the following benefits:

  • Minimally invasive
  • Safe and effective4
  • Reduced bleeding5
  • Fast recovery time6
  • Does not limit treatment options



1 Benninger, M. et al. Adult chronic rhinosinusitis: Definitions, diagnosis, epidemiology, and pathophysiology. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003; 129S: S1-S32.

2 Ray, N., et al. Healthcare expenditures for sinusitis in 1996: Contributions of asthma, rhinitis, and other airway disorders. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103: 408-414.

3 http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/Sinusitis.cfm

​4 Levine et al. Multicenter Registry of Balloon Catheter Sinusotomy Outcomes for 1,036 Patients, Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, 2008, Vol. 117, pp. 263-270. 

5 Levine et al. Multicenter Registry of Balloon Catheter Sinusotomy Outcomes for 1,036 Patients, Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, 2008, Vol. 117, pp. 263-270. 

​6 Wynn, R and Vaughan, W. Post-Operative Pain After FESS with Balloon Sinuplasty. Poster, AAO-HNSF 2006.


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