Tyler Kozaczuk of Stafford Springs was the first patient to undergo a surgical procedure in the new UConn John Dempsey Hospital operating room. The new hospital tower officially opened May 14, 2016. Dr. Lauren Geaney, orthopaedic surgeon, performed a successful ankle arthroscopy in the high-tech surgical suite.
First Surgery in New UConn Health Patient Tower
Dr. Lauren Geaney, UConn Health orthopaedic surgeon, performed a successful ankle arthroscopy on Tyler Kozaczuk of Stafford Springs May 12 - making him the first patient to undergo a surgical procedure in the new UConn John Dempsey Hospital operating room.