Q- How long has the surgery
center been there?
A- In 1986 the surgery
center opened as an ophthalmic surgery center and in 1990 became
a multi specialty center. Since that time, the staff of the center
has cared for thousands of patients.
Q- Are you affiliated with Pocono Medical
Center?
A- The surgery center is an independent
limited partnership under the umbrella of the Pocono Health System.
Q- Where are you located?
A- We are located at One Veterans Place
on Storm Street, off Rt. 191 in Stroudsburg. We are in the former
VFW building.
Q- How many employees do you have?
A- There are 12 RN's, 5 LPN's, 7 surgical
technologists and 6 administrative office staff.
Q- How many doctors work there?
A- There are 36 credentialed physicians
on staff and 6 Board Certified Anesthesiologists.
Q- Do you participate in my insurance?
A- Please refer to the insurance portion
of this website.
Q- Will I need pre-testing before my surgery?
A- Yes, depending on
your health condition, you may need pre-operative testing. Major
operating room cases have this determined at your pre-surgical screening
visit 5-7 days prior to your date of surgery at the facility.
Endoscopy (colonoscopy and esophagascopy) patients are not required
to have pre-surgical testing prior to their procedure and do not
require a pre-surgical screening visit.
Q- Why do I need a photo ID?
A- Photo ID's are required to confirm
identity.
Q- Do I need a driver?
A- You will not need a driver for
your
pre-operative screening visit before your surgery but you
will need a driver the day of surgery. You will not
be allowed to drive the day of your surgery. We strongly urge you
not to drive for at least 24 hours after surgery. Depending on the
type of surgery you had you may be prohibited from driving for a
longer period of time. Time frames are decided by your surgeon, type
of surgery, and the type of medication you are taking. Specific instructions
will be given to you at discharge.
Q- What kind of surgery do you perform?
A- Any elective surgery that is approved
by Medicare or your insurance company that can be done on an outpatient
basis not requiring an overnight stay.
Q- What kind of anesthesia will I receive?
A- This depends on the procedure you are
having done. Your surgeon and the anesthesiologist will talk to you
and decide what the best anesthesia is for you.
Endoscopy (colonoscopy and esophagoscopy) are done under IV conscious
sedation.
Q- How long will I be there on the day
of surgery?
A- Most major surgeries require a 2 1/2
to 3 1/2 hour stay. In some cases, you may be here longer depending
on the surgery you have had.
Endoscopy (colonoscopy and esophagoscopy) about 2 hours.
Q- WIll my family members be allowed in
the recovery area?
A- For the privacy of all patients, family
members will remain in the waiting room. One parent of a child (age
17 and under) may accompany the child to Pre-op. When the child goes
to the operating room the parent will return to the waiting room.
When the child is awake they will return to the post operative recovery
lounge.
Q- Will the doctor speak to my family
when the procedure is over?
A- The doctor will call down to the waiting
room on the phone and speak to a family member if they are present.
Q- Why a button down short sleeve shirt
and no undershirt?
A- Many procedures can be performed without
totally undressing. Without undershirts and a short sleeve shirt,
we can attach you to a monitor without you totally disrobing.
Q- What and when will I be able to eat?
A- After your procedure specific instructions
will be given to you. You must go home and go to bed and rest. We
do not suggest you go out to eat at any public place on the day of
your surgery.
Q- Why can't I eat or drink anything after
midnight prior to my surgery?
A- You must remain "nothing by mouth"
from midnight so that your stomach is empty. Contents in the stomach
with administered anesthesia can cause vomiting with potential aspiration
into the lungs.
Q- When will I know my arrival time?
A- Schedules are coordinated with the
physicians office 24 hours ahead of time. A nurse will call you the
day before your surgery with your arrival time. The nurse will start
calls at 11:00 a.m. the day before your surgery.
Q- WIll I be asleep and will it hurt?
A- General anesthesia patients do not
hear or feel anything. If you have conscious sedation you will be
kept comfortable by the anesthesiologist. If you become aware they
will give you additional medication.
Q- How soon can I go back to work?
A- Your return to work
will be determined by your surgeon. This is something you need to
discuss with him/her.
Q- What does HIPAA mean?
A- Please refer to the HIPAA Compliant
Section of this website.
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