Ambulatory surgery centers provide high-quality, low-cost surgery in a comfortable and personal atmosphere. Other reasons a surgery center may be the perfect fit for you include convenient scheduling, reliable service and a high level of professionalism. According to a US Department of Health and Human Services survey, participants who had one of four procedures performed in a surgery center, 98% reported they were satisfied with their experience.

You should contact your health plan directly before an anticipated procedure. Find your plan’s customer service phone number on your insurance card.

Bring all insurance cards, any co-payments or deductibles and your list of medications. Also, if you are a legal guardian or conservator of a patient, please bring all legal paperwork with you, including the Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare.

If you're having general anesthesia, do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery, including gum, candy or mints, unless otherwise instructed.

If you're having conscious sedation for a pain procedure, you may eat and drink up to six hours before your scheduled arrival.

Because food and liquids in your stomach can cause serious complications, if you don't follow these instructions, your procedure may be cancelled or delayed.