FORMS AND POLICIES
- Notice of Privacy Practices (Download PDF File)
- Patient Rights and Responsibilities (Downlaod PDF File)

FINANCIAL
Prior to your surgery you will be contacted by one of our staff members confirming your insurance information and to resolve any deductible and/or co-payments. Any fees that are not covered by your insurance will need to be paid in full at least one week prior to your surgery.

MEDICAL
A nurse will contact you to review your medical history, discuss preparations for surgery, the surgical procedure, discharge plans and care at home. The nurse will be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your upcoming surgery. Please inform the nursing staff of any medical problems you have, and any medications you are taking, including any prescriptions, over-the-counter and herbals.

If you would like to speak to an anesthesiologist prior to your surgery, you may call in advance to arrange either a telephone consultation or a visit to Gramercy Surgery Center.

Please notify your surgeon immediately if your health condition changes before surgery. This may include catching a cold, exposure to communicable disease or any other change in your health.

If your surgeon writes a prescription for post-operative medication, you can either have it filled at your local pharmacy prior to your surgery or our center will call in the prescription to your pharmacy.

Depending on your health status, you may need to be evaluated by your Primary Care Physician prior to your surgery. Certain laboratory tests, such as blood work, EKG, or X-Rays, may be required. All testing should be completed at least 5 days prior to your surgery to allow the results to reach us in a timely fashion. Your surgeon's office will discuss this with you.

MEDICAL CLEARANCE SERVICE
At Gramercy Surgery Center, we strive to offer convenience for our patients and their surgeons. We are able to coordinate your Medical Clearance, should it be needed prior to your surgery. This will allow the patient to be familiar with our center prior to their surgery date and have all the necessary pre-op work done on the premises.

DIET
Your diet before surgery is VERY IMPORTANT. Do not eat or drink ANYTHING 8 hours before the surgery.

PREPARING FOR YOUR SURGERY
Please call us at 212-254-3570 between noon and 3:00pm one business day before your surgery to confirm your arrival time.

Patients need to arrive one hour before the start of their surgery to allow time for preoperative preparations
All patients must have a responsible adult to escort them home and remain with them for 24 hours following the surgery. Your surgery will be cancelled if you do not have a responsible adult to escort you home.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and leave all jewelry, money, and valuables at home. Storage for your clothing will be provided.
Do not wear contact lenses, make-up or dark fingernail polish.

Please do not bring children to the Center as they are not permitted in the clinical areas and childcare is not available.

Do not drive, operate machinery, drink alcoholic beverages, make any important decisions, or take drugs other than those prescribed by your physician for at least the first 24 hours.

When you arrive home, rest for the remainder of the day; your body needs time to recover from the stress of surgery. Gradually resume your normal activities.

Follow the specific instructions provided by your surgeon regarding diet, exercise and resuming regular medication. A nurse will call you the next business day to see how you are doing and answer any questions you may have.