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Before Surgery
Preadmission interview:
You will be contacted by a representative from
NW Surgery Center soon after we are notified by
your physician of your procedure. If your
physician has notified you that your procedure
has been scheduled and a representative has not
contacted you please call the surgery center at
713-462-3194.
Preadmission forms:
You will need to complete and bring with you the
preadmission forms on the day of surgery. This
will help expedite your admission process.
PATIENT FORMS
(pdf)
Precertification & Insurance Verification
NW Surgery Center accepts most insurance
policies. NW Surgery Center will confirm with
your insurance carrier any pre-certifications
obtained by your surgeon. You will need to bring
your insurance card and driver’s license with
you on the day of surgery. Please do not
hesitate to contact the NW Surgery Center
business if you have any insurance questions,
(713) 462-3194. We will be happy to help you.
Day of
Surgery
Arrival:
You will be asked to arrive at least one hour
before your scheduled procedure.
Consent:
A nurse will review
with you the preadmission and consent forms you
will need to sign. If the patient is under 18
the parent or guardian must sign the form.
Preoperative:
You will be escorted to the preoperative area
and asked to change into a patient gown, and
slippers. A nurse will check your temperature,
blood pressure, and pulse and start your IV.
Operative:
Next you will move to one of our four state of
the art operating rooms where your surgeon and
surgical team will perform your procedure.
Postoperative:
Following your procedure you will be transported
to our recovery area where you will awake and
be monitored by our nursing staff. Before you
leave the center, you will be given
written instructions for your care
at home.
Exit:
The time you are at the center will vary with
the procedure, the surgeon, and your recovery
time. The length of stay is usually a
minimum of 2 hours.
After Surgery
Day after:
A nurse from NW Surgery Center will phone you
the day after your surgery to see how you are
and answer any additional questions you might
have. If you have any questions or problems
after your surgery, please contact NW Surgery
Center or your surgeon.
Week after:
You will return to your surgeon’s office for a
follow up usually between 2 and 7 days following
your procedure.
Survey:
Your feedback is important to us.
Please
take a few moments to complete
our
Patient Satisfaction
Survey.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO SURVEY
Patient Care is the utmost priority of
everyone at NW Surgery Center. We strive to make
your stay with us as pleasant and comfortable as
possible. Please take a moment and complete the
survey to let us know about your stay.
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