Pre-Admission Testing
Your surgery may require you to come to the hospital ahead of time for diagnostic tests. You will also have a detailed medical history taken by a registered nurse in Pre-Admission Testing. If your doctor's office did not schedule your Pre-Admission Testing appointment, please call 410-535-8343 or 301-855-1012, ext. 8343 to make one. Pre-Admission Testing is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

During this appointment, you will receive pre-operative instructions and learn what to expect the day of your surgery. You will have time to ask questions and to speak with an anesthesia staff member if desired. This appointment may be scheduled up to one week before surgery.

If you are having same day surgery and your diagnostic work is complete, it may be possible for a PAT nurse to interview you by phone. Please call Pre-Admission Testing to determine if you meet those criteria. A phone interview is not an option for patients with a complicated medical history, the hearing impaired or those staying overnight after their surgery. These patients require detailed instructions from Pre-Admission Testing. We also prefer to see children at the hospital prior to surgery, to demonstrate any equipment that may be used during surgery and to allay any fears. Children and their parents may tour the Same Day Surgery area if desired.

Please bring a list of the prescription and over-the-counter medications you currently take. You may bring your medication bottles instead of a list. Also bring in any paperwork your doctor gave you regarding your surgery as well as your insurance cards. Please use the front parking lot reserved for surgical patients and enter through the main lobby. The "OR Registration" desk is located to the right of the waiting area.