Surgery and anesthesia can be stressful on the mind and body. Your recovery may be less stressful when you know what to expect beforehand.
Our goal at the UPMC Center for Perioperative Care (CPC) is to help you get ready for surgery.
Pre-op prep with the CPC can:
- Help make sure you're as healthy as you can be before and after surgery.
- Tailor a care plan to help you get ready for surgery.
What to Bring to Your Appointment at the CPC
Please bring:
- Your health insurance cards.
- A list of medicines you take.
- Your doctors' names and phone numbers (surgeon, PCP, and heart or lung specialist).
What to Expect at Your Appointment
The CPC is here to support you through every step of the surgical process.
During your appointment, you'll meet with a CPC team member who will act as your surgery coach.
Our highly trained care team includes:
- Anesthesiologists.
- Physician assistants.
- Nurse practitioners.
What Does a Surgery Coach Do?
Your coach from the CPC will:
- Check your health.
- Make sure you can safely receive pain medicine during surgery.
- Talk with you about your lifestyle and help you make needed changes.
- Create a care plan to help you prepare for your procedure.
- Teach you how to keep track of your health.
- Help you prepare for a safe and successful surgery and recovery.
View the UPMC Center for Perioperative Care locations.
