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.
Your Pathway to Recovery Guides
HSS provides comprehensive, essential overviews of everything having to do surgery at HSS, from an overview of the procedure and hospital maps to nutrition tips and illustrated physical therapy exercises. You will learn how to prepare for surgery at HSS, and what to expect after surgery and during recovery. It is designed for patients who are already scheduled for surgery at HSS, but is open for all to read.
- A Patient's Guide to Total Joint Replacement Surgery (Hip and Knee)
- A Patient's Guide to Spine Surgery
- A Patient's Guide to Coumadin Therapy
Day of Surgery 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