The Surgical Care Center

Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.

The Surgical Care Center (SCC) is a new, state-of-the-art outpatient surgical facility specializing in Ophthalmic Surgery. The facility includes several operating rooms and a laser suite and is staffed by caring professionals dedicated to making you ‘feel at home’ during your surgical or laser procedure.

It is the commitment of both the OPI physicians and the Surgical Center staff to provide you with a safe, successful procedure. Please refer to the following checklist of instructions about what to do before, during, and after your procedure. If you have any questions or concerns at any time, please call. Our staff will be happy to assist you.


Preparation for Surgery

The doctor performing your surgery will discuss your operation with you. Be sure to tell the doctor about any medicines you may be taking and ask whether or not you should take them on the day of surgery. Certain herbs and over-the-counter medications may need to be discontinued prior to surgery because they may interact with the anesthesia. Please give the doctor a complete list of all medications. If you are having anesthesia that requires sedation, you MUST make arrangements for someone to drive you home following surgery, and we strongly recommend having someone stay with you for the first 24 hours following surgery. Patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).


Preoperative Instructions

You may receive a phone call from a member of the nursing staff at the Surgical Care Center before surgery. You may also call the Center at (440) 354-9775 to receive instructions. It is important for you to speak with someone from the Center prior to surgery.



Before surgery, you should follow these important safety rules. If not followed, your operation may have to be delayed or cancelled.

• No alcohol 24 hours before or after surgery


• Do NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery unless your doctor or anesthesiologist instructs otherwise. This includes foods, liquids, water, candy, gum, and chewing tobacco; also, do not smoke after midnight the night before surgery. Not following these instructions can cause serious complications.


• Do NOT take Insulin the day of surgery. If you are taking blood thinner medication, such as Coumadin or aspirin, check with the doctor to see if you should stop taking it.


• You may take your normal heart, blood pressure, breathing & seizure medicine the morning of surgery with a small sip of water.


• Do not bring jewelry or other valuables. Remove make-up and nail polish.


• If you are unable to keep your appointment, are delayed, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding your care, please call the Center at (440) 354-9775.

If you are unable to keep your appointment, are delayed, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding your care, please call the Center at (440) 354-9775.

Please call The Surgical Care Center at (440) 354-9775 between 10 and 11 a.m. the day before surgery for your surgery time. Monday surgeries should call Friday morning.


Day of Surgery

Please bring the following with you:

• Completed Pre-surgical Assessment form


• Insurance cards or forms


• Contact lens container (if you wear contact lenses), and/or glasses case


• List of medications you are currently taking. Bring Insulin and inhalers.


• You should wear loose, comfortable clothing and low heeled shoes so it is easier to dress following surgery


• Crutches/walker (as needed)

Upon arrival at the Center, please check-in and register with the receptionist. Once you have registered, a nurse will escort you into the preoperative area where your pulse, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure will be taken. The anesthesia staff will see you prior to surgery to review the anesthesia process.


After the operation is completed, you will be taken into the recovery area. One visitor may be with you. After your surgery/procedure, coffee, juice, soda, and crackers are provided for patients in the Center.


Following Your Procedure

You will be given specific instructions from the doctor regarding your care upon discharge. For your comfort and safety, we remind you of the following:

• Have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours following surgery


• Take it easy until the doctor says you can return to your normal routine


• Do not drive, operate machinery or power tools, drink alcoholic beverages, or take any prescriptions not prescribed by your physician for at least 24 hours following surgery


• Follow the doctor’s instructions regarding diet, rest, activity, and medication


• It is natural to experience some drowsiness or dizziness depending on the type of anesthesia you received, or the amount of pain medication you are taking at home


• It is very important to remember that you MUST have someone to drive you home after the procedure


• Taxi transportation is allowed only for patients having local anesthesia or if the patient is accompanied by an escort


• Contact the Surgical Care Center if you have any questions at (440) 354-9775 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

The day after surgery, a member of the Surgical Care Center staff will call you to check on how you are doing.


Billing Information

If you have provided complete and accurate insurance information to your surgeon’s office, a member of our office staff will contact your insurance company prior to surgery to verify your medical benefits. We will attempt to determine any information regarding co-payment, co-insurance, and/or deductible amounts that will be your responsibility to pay on or before your surgery.

Any patient with no insurance of whose insurance has denied coverage for a scheduled procedure must contact the Surgical Care Center business office at (440) 354-9784 prior to surgery to discuss financial arrangements. For your convenience, the Surgical Care Center accepts the following forms of payment: cash, check, Visa and Master Card.

You will receive separate bills from the following providers of service, and any questions regarding these bills must be directed to their respective billing offices:

• Your surgeon


• Anesthesia – if it was necessary for a member of the anesthesia staff to be available for your procedure, you will receive a bill from their office


• Laboratory tests – any preoperative tests ordered prior to surgery or performed the day of surgery


• Radiology – any preoperative x-rays or imaging ordered prior to surgery of performed the day of surgery


• Pathology – this will be for the examination of any tissues or specimens collected during surgery

The business staff at The Surgical Care Center will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding insurance coverage or billing procedures. The business office telephone number is (440) 354-9784.


To schedule a surgery: (440) 354-9784 // FAX: (440) 354-9778

For surgery time: (440) 354-9775 (Call the day before)

Billing/Insurance Questions: Call the Business Office: (440) 354-9784

Business Hours: By appointment only


Location

Century Village Plaza
2165 Mentor Avenue
Painesville, OH 44077

We are located across from Target and in the same plaza as Curves, the Hibachi Steakhouse, and Reibe Dental Office.