About DOC Surgery
- Miami Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center was
established on April 10,1997. The facility was Montgomery County’s first multi-specialty, free
standing surgical center. The facility was founded
in response to the national trend toward more cost-effective and convenient care. We provide the high quality care without the huge overhead of a hospital-based surgery center. We are a part of Dayton Outpatient Center (DOC), which includes a pharmacy, pain clinic and physical therapy.
What to Expect When You Have Surgery At
Miami Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Preparation For Your Surgery
- Your surgeon will give you a date and a time for
your surgery
- You will be told when and where to go for
pre-op testing.
- Tests that may be ordered are Lab work, X-rays
and/or EKG
- During your pre-op interview you may be
asked personal questions such as: Have you
had previous surgeries, or allergies? What
Medications do you take? Other health
questions may be asked.
Preoperative Instructions
- • Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day of your surgery
• Do not chew gum, smoke or eat candy
• Take your medications as instructed by the surgery staff with a sip of water
• Leave your jewelry or any valuables at home
• Remove dark nail polish or acrylic from at least one finger
• Wear glasses instead of contacts
• If you use inhalers, please bring with you
• If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar
and bring any insulin with you
• Someone from the surgery staff will call you the day before your scheduled surgery to answer any questions and remind you of these pre-op instructions.
The Day of Surgery
- • Please arrive at the surgery center at the time you are given during your pre-op reminder call
• Bring your insurance cards and/or prescription
cards with you
• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for the
surgery you are having
• You will change into a surgical gown
• A consent will need to be signed and an IV may be started
• After surgery you will need to stay until your vital signs are stable and your pain is tolerable
•You must have someone with you to
drive you home
• Ask any questions you may have
We are accredited by AAAHC