Prior to Your Procedure

We intend to make your surgical experience as pleasant as possible for you and your significant others. You should receive two calls from our center.

From our business office personnel to discuss your insurance and/or payment options
From our clinical personnel to review your health status, provide you with pre-operative instructions, and identify any special needs you may have
If you do not receive a call from our staff by the day before your scheduled procedure, please telephone our business office at 586.838.2035.

Arriving on Your Day of Surgery

• Arrive at the center at the time specified during your pre-operative phone call
• Bring any documentation/medical records related to your surgery given to you by your physician
• Do not smoke or drink alcohol 24 hours prior to your surgery/procedure
• Shower or bathe before coming to the center;
• You may brush your teeth, but do not swallow any water
• Notify your physician if you suspect that you could be pregnant.

What to Wear and Bring

• Wear something comfortable and easy to remove
• Do not wear jewelry; leave valuables at home
• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight, including gum or breath mints
• Do not smoke or drink alcohol 24 hours before your surgery/procedure
• If you wear contact lenses, bring a lens case and your glasses
• Bring a list of all the names and dosages of your current medications with you to the center; you may bring your medications with you in their original containers
• Bring your insurance card, prescription card, and picture ID
• Bring a method of co-payment as appropriate for your insurance (see Costs and Payments section)
• You will need a responsible adult (18 years or older) to drive you home after your procedure; you will NOT be permitted to drive
• If you have an Advanced Directive or legal guardian document, bring a current copy
• We want you to have support persons, but please remember that space is limited and every patient will have others with them as well

Discharge After Your Surgery

• Our nursing staff will provide you with a copy of your discharge instructions and will review those instructions with you and your significant other(s)
• Please ask any questions that you have regarding your post-discharge and recovery care
• It is important to have a responsible person stay with you after surgery, including the first night following your procedure
• Please be aware that your appointment will be canceled if you do not have a ride, are not taking public transportation, or do not have prior approval to drive yourself.