If your doctor recommends surgery, St. Mary's provides expert care and will help make your experience as pleasant as possible. Our surgical staff provides outstanding treatment by staying abreast of the latest techniques and developments. St. Mary's was the first U.S. hospital to perform balloon angioplasty, for example, and was a pioneer in the X-STOP procedure, an alternative to spinal surgery that can be done on an outpatient basis.

We offer two surgical services:

• Same-day surgery allows you to have your procedure and return home the same day to recover in the comfort of familiar surroundings. (Patients must be accompanied home by an adult.)
• A.M. admissions service allows you to arrive at the hospital the morning of your surgery and stay for one or more nights, as your doctor recommends.

Once you're scheduled for surgery, you may visit our pre-surgical admissions office either by appointment or on a drop-in basis.(Online pre-surgical registration is also available) Our staff will conduct any preoperative lab testing, go over pre-op instructions with you, and answer any questions you may have.

Throughout the procedure and thereafter, we will take steps to make you as comfortable as possible. After surgery, you will receive a recovery plan, including instructions for rest, activity, medications, and diet.

Hours
Monday through Friday:  6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (closed weekends and holidays)

Navigating Your Way Through Surgery

If your doctor recommends surgery, we have some helpful tips to ease your preparation and recovery.

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