Pre-Admission Information
For your safety, we ask that you observe the following:
- Bring current ID and insurance card the day of your procedure
- Do not eat or drink anything, including water, from midnight to the time of your surgery, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.
- If you forget to follow this instruction, it may be necessary to postpone your surgery.
- Notify your doctor of any health changes between your last visit and the day of your procedure.
- Remove all make-up and body piercings, and wear casual, loose-fitting clothing.
- Leave all valuables at home, including jewelry.
- Please arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from PSC and stay with you throughout your procedure.
- For a child’s surgery, please bring your child’s favorite toy or item of comfort and a sippy cup or bottle.
- If you require the assistance of an interpreter, please notify your doctor’s office.
- If you have an advanced directive, please bring a copy.
- Refrain from smoking, chewing gum and mints- goes with do not eat anything, etc
The Best Possible Care
Physicians Surgical Center has been recommended by your physician. We are committed to providing our patients with highly qualified staff.
We understand that surgery can be a stressful time for all our patients. Unlike a hospital setting, surgery is our only focus and our staff specializes in the extra care, understanding and personal attention that will make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Our patients report a 98% satisfaction rate in both care and service citing safe and high quality care and service, ease of scheduling, greater personal attention, lower costs and convenient parking among some of the reasons.
Day of Surgery
- Admitting
- An interview with a member of the Anesthesia staff
Your prompt arrival allows the staff at Physicians Surgical Center to ensure the surgery schedule flows smoothly for patients and physicians. We want to provide you with the best care possible throughout your experience.
Please communicate any questions or concerns, at any time, during your stay to any member of your health care team so that we may address them quickly and to your satisfaction.
We have prepared a patient information packet below for you so you may know what to expect as well as suggestions to have the best outcome. After verifying that the information we have received from your physician’s office is correct, the receptionist will place a name bracelet and if applicable, an allergy bracelet.
You will be escorted to the pre-procedure area where a nurse will prepare you for your procedure.