Surgical Services
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center's surgeons perform thousands of procedures
annually on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Combining surgical
expertise with the latest technology, our skilled surgeons and highly
trained staff perform a range of surgeries in the following areas:
- General surgery
- Orthopedic and Spine surgery
- Oncological surgery
- Breast surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Ear/ nose / throat
- Gynecology
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Podiatry
- Urology
- Plastic and Reconstructive surgery
Pre-Operative Testing
All patients who are scheduled for surgery are encouraged to contact the
Pre-Admission Center to complete all necessary testing prior to the date
of surgery.
Our Pre-Admission Center staff is here to help you to:
- Complete your hospital registration
- Review your health history
- Complete any pre-surgery screening or tests (lab, X-ray, EKG, etc.)
- Receive detailed instructions for the day of surgery
- Get the answers to your questions
You may begin the preadmission process up to two weeks before your scheduled
surgery. Simply come to the Pre-Admission Center on the 1st Floor between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays).
When you come for your pre-surgery appointment bring:
- Photo ID
- Insurance card(s)
- Any forms, paperwork, pre-op labs, or x-ray results from your doctor's office
- List of current medications
- Your healthcare advanced directive form, if you have completed one. (If
you do not have a healthcare advanced directive but would like one, our
pre-admitting nurse can provide you with information and a form.)
If you can't come to the hospital for a pre-admission visit prior to
your surgery, our admitting nurse will call to share pre-surgery instructions.
We will also connect you to the Admitting department to complete the registration
process. If the patient is under age 18, a parent or guardian mush sign
consent forms.
We know the pre-surgery details and decisions can be difficult. Throughout
your procedure and after, we will make you as comfortable as possible.
After surgery, you will receive our instructions for your recovery plan,
including guidance for rest, activity, medication, and diet.