Preparing for Your Surgery
Patients who come to HSS find a highly focused, multidisciplinary team that can address every aspect of their musculoskeletal condition. Patients benefit from the interaction of orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, rheumatologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, physical therapists, and other medical specialties collaborating on the best approach to care. Working alongside them are case managers, patient liaisons, social workers, patient advocates, chaplains, interpreters, support staff and volunteers to provide a positive, seamless experience.
The following contains information about what you can expect as a patient, as well as resources for you before, during and after surgery.
Surgical Patient Guides
- Admissions Guide – Get answers to questions you may have about your upcoming surgery or medical visit.
- Your Diet and Preparing for Surgery – These presurgical dietary guidelines are for general purposes. Your physician or surgeon may require you to follow an alternative plan. In that case, follow your healthcare team's specific instructions. If you are taking GLP-1 Agonists, please follow these diet instructions.
- Managing Diabetes Before and After Surgery – Learn about managing glucose levels to improve your surgical outcome.
- What Should I Bring to the Hospital? – Use this check list to guide you in your presurgical packing, as well as to learn what not to bring during your hospital stay.
Specific Therapy and Procedure Guides
- Coumadin Therapy
- Spine Surgery
- Your Pathway to Recovery: A Patient's Guide to Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Surgical Location Guides
See additional location guides that provide planning, location and logistics information for day of surgery.
Useful Phone Numbers
Main Operator: 212.606.1000
24-hour Patient Information: 212.606.1377
Family Resource Line: 212.774.7547
Patient & Family Atrium Phone Numbers:
1st Floor: 646.797.8301
4th Floor: 212.774.2201
9th Floor: 212.774.2179