Patient Information: Pre-Operative Services
- Introduction
- The Pre-Operative Visit
- The Pre-Operative Team
- How to Arrange for Your Pre-Operative Visit
05-07-2019
Our Pre-Operative Services help prepare patients for a successful and safe hospital experience. The Pre-Operative Services Team works with patients to identify and modify risk factors to ensure the best possible outcome and to prevent last-minute delays and cancellation of surgery.
Your pre-operative visit is important and will last approximately one to two hours. Receptionists at the Pre-Operative Services, where visits take place, will welcome and guide you. At this time, existing medical problems can be identified and a plan for optimal treatment will be developed. During the visit, the team will take the time to fully prepare you, both mentally and physically, for your surgical procedure.
What your visit may include
Your pre-operative visit may include any of the following:
- A directed medical history and physical exam
- Any necessary testing, such as lab work, EKG, and x-rays
- A pre-anesthesia assessment
- Education and explanation about how to prepare for surgery and what to expect
- An opportunity to address any concerns about the upcoming surgery
What to bring
- Any paperwork from your surgeon or primary care physician, i.e., history, physical, consent, etc.
- Recent cardiology/pulmonary or other consults or test results
- Accurate list of medications (including over-the-counter and herbal) and the dosages
- A list of current physicians and their phone and fax numbers
- Insurance information
The Pre-Operative Team is lead by Dr. Deborah Richman and is composed of:
- Anesthesiologists who are physicians specializing in the practice of anesthesiology
- Nurse practitioners and physician assistants who perform pre-operative history and physical examinations, do anesthesia consults and provide patient education
- Registered nurses who are responsible for collecting patient information, consents and test results for delivery to the operating room staff
- Clinical assistants who perform all necessary lab work and ECGs
How to Arrange for Your Pre-Operative Visit
Approximately three weeks before your scheduled surgery date, you will be contacted to make arrangements for your visit, by central scheduling. If you need to change that appointment – please call central scheduling at (631) 444-1880, option 1.
The visit will take place at Pre-Operative Services. 1320 Stony Brook Rd, Suite E. (located at the NW corner of Coventry Commons on the NW corner of Route 347 and Stony Brook Rd) Stony Brook, NY 11790.
If you have questions prior to your appointment, call (631) 444-9404.
Website: https://www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/patientcare/preoperative-services
Wishing you successful surgery and a speedy and full recovery.
The visit will take place at Pre-Operative Services. 1320 Stony Brook Rd, Suite E. (located at the NW corner of Coventry Commons on the NW corner of Route 347 and Stony Brook Rd) Stony Brook, NY 11790.
If you have questions prior to your appointment, call (631) 444-9404.
Website: https://www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/patientcare/preoperative-services
Wishing you successful surgery and a speedy and full recovery.
The Pre-Operative Services Team
