The day of surgery can be a seamless experience where you can walk in, check-in and be ready for your procedure rather than having to complete pages of paperwork.

Our online registration, through One Medical Passport, is designed to be quick and easy. We recommend that you create your medical passport (by clicking on the button below) as soon as your surgery has been scheduled so that the nursing staff will be better able to prepare for your procedure.

Completing your medical passport online will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Make sure to have the following information available before starting:

• Health insurance information
• Name, address and phone number of your primary care physician
• List of all current medications including their dosage and frequency
• List of prior surgical procedures and the approximate dates

Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing what to expect will help you feel less nervous and more in control.

When you arrive at our surgery center, we ask that you check-in at the reception desk to verify personal, escort and insurance information. Bring your driver’s license (or picture ID), insurance card and any payment that the front desk has already notified you to provide.

Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes and easy to slip on shoes. Please leave your valuables and jewelry at home, including body piercings. Do not wear makeup and if you wear contact lenses or glasses, please bring a case with you.

Women of childbearing years will need to give a urine sample for a pregnancy test preoperatively.

After checking in at our surgery center, you will be brought to the preoperative area where the nurse will do a health interview and prepare you for surgery.

All patients receiving sedation or anesthesia are required to have a responsible adult present at the facility to drive them home and someone to remain with them for the first 24 hours after surgery.

Once you are in stable condition, you will be discharged. It is normal to experience sleepiness and dizziness for the first day after surgery.

Post Care: You will be discharged once our medical staff has determined that you are safe for discharge. Discharge instructions will be reviewed with you and your escort. You will receive a written copy of the instructions and prescriptions your doctor has provided you. Everyone is discharged to their car via wheelchair with a responsible adult to drive you home. If you received anesthesia, you are required to have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours. You should not be alone.

A member of the surgery center staff will call the day after your procedure, however, if you should have any concerns or problems, do not hesitate to call your doctor.

Transportation: Do not plan to drive yourself home or use public transportation after your procedure. A friend or relative or dedicated caregiver must stay with you for 24 hours.

Do I need to visit the center before my surgery?
No. However, we strongly encourage all patients to complete their pre-registration online via One Medical Passport (link) as soon as your surgery has been schedule so that the nursing staff will be able to prepare for your procedure.

What if I cannot make my appointment?
Please notify your surgeon and the center as early as possible if you cannot make your scheduled appointment. Early notification can help us better accommodate you, other patients and your surgeon.

What should I wear day of surgery?
Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes and easy to slip on shoes. Please leave your valuables and jewelry at home, including body piercings. Do not wear makeup and if you wear contact lenses or glasses, please bring a case with you.

My preadmission nurse told me to refrain from eating and/or drinking prior to surgery. Why?
If your preadmission nurse told you to refrain from eating and/or drinking prior to surgery, it is to prevent the risks stomach contents coming up to your windpipe or lungs during surgery. This complication can be very serious and you need to strictly abide by the fasting times communicated to you.

Should I take my usual daily medication?
This is something that needs to be discussed with your preadmission nurse during your preadmission phone call. Some medications will be stopped for the surgery, particularly diabetes medication and blood thinners. You should bring these medications with you the day of surgery. Please call us with any questions you may have.

Who may accompany me on my day of surgery?
You are welcome to bring one (1) person with you to the center. That person will be allowed to be with you before surgery and may sit with you after the surgery if you so choose. Please refrain from bringing young children as guests.

Will I be contacted prior to my day of surgery?
Yes. We call each patient before surgery to gather patient and insurance information and to hopefully answer any of your questions. Preoperative instructions will be provided by the preadmission nurse who calls you.

What should I do if I believe I am pregnant?
It is very important for us to be aware of this possibility. Only essential surgeries are done on pregnant patients. If there is any doubt please contact us immediately.

May I speak to my anesthesiologist before surgery?
All patients will be seen by the anesthesiologist on the day of surgery prior to entering the operating room. Sufficient time should be spent to answer any questions you may have.

May I drive home?
Patients will not be allowed to drive, walk or take public transportation (e.g bus, Uber, Lyft) home after sedation or anesthesia. We suggest that you have a responsible adult with you for 24 hours after surgery with anesthesia.

Why am I receiving more than one bill for the same surgery?
There are a number of separate charges associated with your surgery. You may receive charges from several companies, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Our surgery center - facility fee for your surgery
• Your surgeon’s office - his/her fee for performing your surgery
• Anesthesiologist - his/her fee for anesthesia services for your surgery
• Radiology - fee for x-ray (if applicable)
• Pathology - fee for tissue specimens removed during surgery requiring further examination (if applicable)
• Laboratory - fee for laboratory tests run on specimens removed during surgery (if applicable)

What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check and all major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and CareCredit. You are welcome to visit the CareCredit website at www.carecredit.com to pre-apply for their services before your date of surgery.

When should I expect my first bill?
We will bill you any balance due after your insurance company has paid your claim. There may be a delay if your insurance company has paid us incorrectly and we have re-submitted your claim for a corrected payment and allowance determination.

Are we able to setup a payment plan?
We do ask that all balances are paid in full within 90 days. If you encounter problems paying within the 90 days, please contact our office immediately and ask for our post surgery billing department.

What is your credit and payment policy?
We will submit insurance claims for you. We may request that your deductible and copay amounts are paid on (or before) your date of surgery. You will receive a notice from us regarding the amount to pay.

What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most forms of insurance, please contact us if you have any questions about coverage.