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- How many Surgeons do you have on staff?
Our team of Surgeons and Anesthesiologists consists of over 80 Salinas community physicians that have been granted privileges at Salinas Surgery Center.
- How long is the surgery?
Depending on the surgery performed: 1 to 4 hrs.
- When can I get back to work?
Many things lend to the recovery period, type of surgical procedure, length of surgery and patient's health. A short surgical procedure will take 1 to 2 days of recovery, while lengthy procedures may require 2 to 4 weeks of recovery. As always, ask your surgeon for specific information.
- Do you offer financing?
Yes. Visa and Mastercard are accepted as well.
- Can I speak to other patients who have had surgery?
Certainly.
- Where does the surgery take place?
Surgery takes place at our facility, we have 4 state-of-the-art operating rooms and a post-operative recovery unit.
- Do I need to have blood work done, or any other tests?
Your surgeon will order all tests that are appropriate to your particular surgery.
- When do I pay for Elective Surgery?
Uninsured or cash patients will be asked to pay for services on or before the admission date unless other arrangements are made. Patients with verified insurance will be asked to pay their portion ONLY on or before the day of surgery.
- What type of Anesthesia is used?
General Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, and some surgeries are done under Local Anaesthesia with Sedation.
- Can I go home on my own?
No. On discharge post-surgically you MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult who may either drive you home or accompany you home in a taxi. Public transportation is NOT an option.
- Do you provide post nursing care?
Yes we do, if your surgery requires extensive post-operative care, we will help you organize a Home Care Nurse.
- Can I eat, drink or smoke before surgery?
No. Most surgical procedures require that you refrain from eating past midnight; clear liquids may be taken up to 3 hours before surgery. In terms of smoking, you should not smoke the day of surgery. The best case scenario is to refrain from smoking as long as you can prior to the date of procedure.
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