Planning your journey to the Surgery Center will minimize your stress on the day of your procedure. Our parking garage can be confusing but exact information can be found on the Our Location page.
Familiarizing yourself with the information below also will help to ensure your comfort and safety on the day of your procedure:
When you arrive at the Surgery Center, our reception staff will help you with any paperwork that you have not already completed. Please tell our receptionist if you need any special assistance. We will be happy to help you in any way.
Our clinical staff at the Surgery Center includes highly trained RNs that specialize in outpatient surgery procedures. Your preoperative nurses will escort you to the preoperative area when it is time for your surgery. Be assured, our staff has years of experience, and their priority is your comfort and safety. Let them know if you require any special assistance.
Before your procedure, our staff will:
Patients receiving anesthesia will also be evaluated by a board certified anesthesiologist prior to surgery. You will have a chance to ask your anesthesiologist questions in person during your evaluation.
If you are accompanied by an adult family member or friend, they will be allowed to stay with you during a portion of the preoperative procedures. Due to limited space, we ask that you have only one visitor accompany you into the pre-op area. Other friends or family members are welcome to wait in the reception area. It is also recommended that your friend or family member stay in the vicinity of the waiting room during your surgery so that he/she is available to speak with your surgeon.
The same preoperative procedures described above will take place prior to your child’s surgery. This can be a stressful time for children, so we encourage you to bring a favorite toy or blanket to comfort them. Parents will be allowed to stay with their children in the pre-op area until the time of surgery takes place. During the pre-op assessment / check-in process your surgeon and anesthesia doctor will meet with you to answer any questions.
It’s very important that you
review the following information regarding your rights and responsibilities, our privacy policies and our financial policies:
If you need to clarify any of the information above, or to ask questions, please contact the appropriate department below:
SWSC earned an accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), confirming our adherence to excellence in patient care. Learn more about this rigorous process.
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