I'm scheduled for surgery

We have prepared this page to address some of the most common questions from patients scheduled for surgery.

Where will my surgery be performed?

DH or West Kendall Baptist Health

Review and update your medication list

Make sure you review and update your medications list prior to your surgery. Review this list with your physician. We recommend that you put all your medications on an index card, which you can keep in your wallet or on your person. Bring this with you to your surgery.

Review and update your allergy list

Make sure you review and update your allergy list prior to your surgery. Be sure to let your physician know if you are latex allergic. We recommend that you put all your allergies on an index card, which you can keep in your wallet or on your person. Bring this with you to your surgery.

Obtain your medical clearance right away

Some surgeries will require a written medical clearance from your doctor. Once your surgery date is set, make appointments with the appropriate physicians to obtain your medical clearance right away! If your medical clearance is not obtained in time, your surgery could be delayed.

Prepare the following items and bring them with you to the hospital:

• Insurance card
• Photo ID
• X-Rays and MRIs
• List of medications

Get a good night's sleep and just relax!

The night before surgery, get a good night's sleep and just relax. Our surgeons are some of the top doctors in their field and have successfully treated thousands of patients. You are in good hands!