Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Welcome to the ROC Surgery Center

Pre-admission Assessment

For your information:

Pre-operative Tests

Based on your medical history, testing may be required prior to your surgery dependent upon your surgeon’s orders. It is important that the testing be completed in a timely manner.  Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center will instruct you on the locations available for pre-operative testing.

• Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center will provide you with instructions regarding your medications for the day of surgery.
• If you take blood thinners, please tell the surgeon and anesthesiologist.

Arranging for a Ride Home

Please arrange for a responsible person to take you home and stay with you for the 24 hours following your surgery. Your procedure will be canceled if you cannot arrange a ride home. If you receive anesthesia/sedation, you cannot take a taxi home unless you have a responsible person with you.

Please refrain from bringing animals to the surgery center; with the exception of service animals. Service animals will remain in the reception area.

THE DAY BEFORE SURGERY

• Eat a light dinner and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Avoid alcohol, smoking or using tobacco products as much as possible.

THE DAY OF SURGERY

Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery, unless your surgeon or anesthesiologist instructs otherwise. This includes: water, liquids, food, candy, gum, breath mints, and chewing tobacco.

• Shower at home before your procedure with a mild soap or shampoo. Dry skin and hair thoroughly.
• Wear clean, loose, comfortable clothing.
• Avoid wearing make-up or nail polish, report any body piercings other than the ears.
• Please leave jewelry and valuables at home, Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center is not responsible for lost articles.

Registration • Please check in at the reception desk. Bring the following items with you:

• Photo identification
• Eyeglasses, glass case, contacts, contact lens csae, hearing aids and case
• Health insurance card

RETURNING HOME

• Have a responsible person stay with you for 24 hours following your surgery.
• Limit your activities until your surgeon says you can return to your normal routine.
• Keeping your pain under control is important to your well-being. Your surgeon and anesthesiologist will provide you with a treatment plan in order to speed up your recovery and help you return to your normal routine.
• Follow your surgeon’s instructions regarding diet, rest, and medication.
• Do not drink alcohol, drive a car, make legal decisions, cook, operate power tools or heavy equipment for 24 hours after receiving anesthesia, intravenous sedation or while taking pain medication.
• Contact your surgeon if you feel you are having problems after discharge. If you cannot contact your surgeon, but feel your concerns warrant a doctor’s attention, call or go to an emergency room which is closest to you.
• If you have questions, contact the Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center at 775-786-3040.
• Hours of operation are 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• The day after your procedure, a nurse from the Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center will contact you and follow up on your progress. If your procedure is on a Friday, you will be contacted on the following Monday.

BILLING INFORMATION

The Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center (ROSC) is a physician owned facility. The following are the proud owners of ROSC:

• Peter L. Althausen, M.D.
• Martin Jose Arraiz, M.D.
• Richard W. Blakey, M.D.
• Eric M. Boyden, M.D.
• Timothy J. Bray, M.D.
• James L. Christensen, M.D.
• Ryan E. Dobbs, M.D.
• J. Jay, Halki II, M.D.
• Kirk A. Kaiser, M.D.
• Gregory A. Lundeen, M.D.
• Brett G. MenMuir, M.D.
• Timothy J. O'Mara, M.D.
• Robert J. Parlasca, M.D.
• Lex A. Simpson, M.D.
• Renny Uppal, M.D.
• Bruce E. Witmer, M.D.
• John E. Zebrack, M.D.

Prior to your surgery, the Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center Business Office will contact you regarding the patient portion amount. Please be prepared to pay this amount prior to your procedure. For your convenience, we accept cash, personal check, money orders, debit cards, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.
You will receive a bill for the balance of the services provided by the Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center as well as separate bills from:

• the Physician
• the Anesthesiologist
• Pre-operative Testing Facility – lab work, ECG, radiological services
• Pathology – specimens examined by a pathologist

The staff at the Reno Orthopaedic Surgery Center is happy to assist with any questions you may have. Please contact us at 775-786-3040. Interpreter service is available free of charge. Servicios de interpretacion estan disponibles sin costo alguno.