FAQs

You will be called the day before your surgery and told what time to arrive and be given specific instructions from the pre-operative nurse.

Patients may have to be rearranged according to age (children first), health status (diabetics) and or procedure being performed.

Medications will be reviewed with a nurse on the day prior to your surgery. Ask your Primary Care Physician what medications you should take in the morning prior to your procedure.

Please wear comfortable clothing. Loose fitting, button down shirts or blouses are best. Leave all jewelry at home, including body-piercing jewelry. If you wear contact lens, please bring your contact case and solutions as you will probably have to remove them. Please do not wear any make-up, as this can hide certain clinical signs.

Yes, due to the anesthesia medications you receive prior and during surgery, you will need a driver to be with you. If you are not having anesthesia during your procedure, it is possible for you to drive home, however, this should be discussed with the nurse at Midland Surgical Center during your pre-op call.

You will be allowed to go into the Pre-operative area and be with your child until the time they are ready to take him/her back into the operating room.

If you are not feeling well prior to your surgery, please contact Midland Surgical Center immediately.

Please bring your driver’s license or photo Id card, insurance cards and form of payment, if necessary (cash, check and credit cards are accepted). Any equipment your doctor ordered such as crutches, sling, cooling unit, etc.

It is the policy of the Center, as with many surgery centers across the nation that patients pay their copay and any remaining deductible at the time of the surgery

Yes, we will file your insurance paperwork

We accept cash, check, Visa, Discover and Master Card

Yes, you can go to the “Pay my bill” section and use our secure website. You will have the option of being emailed a receipt once your payment has been processed through your credit card company.

Yes. You may receive up to four bills – one from Midland Surgical Center, one from Anesthesia Associates, one from your surgeon and one from the lab. These charges will be billed separately to your insurance company and to you.