Most radiology and lab services can be done at OCR prior to surgery. Your physician's medical assistant or nurse will guide you through each step.
Education is very important in the successful outcome of any surgery.
Prior to your surgery, a registered nurse in our Surgery Center will talk with you and your family about your procedure, describing what you should expect the day of surgery and the days following. You will also talk with a nurse anesthetist about the type of anesthesia you will receive. During this time, you can express your concerns, past problems with surgeries, and ask as many questions as you want. You may also view a video of surgical procedures, so that you clearly understand what will happen before, during and after surgery. You will be instructed how to prepare for your day of surgery, including appropriate clothing for going home, and you will be given other instructions and sign papers related to your particular procedure.