Patient & Visitor Guide: Preparation Instructions 

 Preparation Instructions 

Diagnostic Tests
You've been scheduled for a diagnostic test. Do you know what procedures you should be following in preparation for your visit? Once you've been scheduled for your appointment, read the appropriate instructions.

Outpatient Surgery
We want to do everything possible to ensure that your surgical experience is a positive one. We will call you a few days prior to your surgery for the following necessary information: medical history, pertinent test results and billing information. Please plan to spend several minutes providing us with this information when we call. If you are not contacted within two days before your surgery, please call the appropriate surgery scheduling department:

  • Baptist Children's Hospital 786-596-5537
  • Baptist Hospital 786-596-5537
  • Doctors Hospital 305-669-2223
  • Homestead Hospital 786-243-8503
  • Mariners Hospital 305-434-1630
  • Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute 786-596-5537
  • South Miami Hospital 786-662-8191
  • All Plaza and Surgery Centers 786-596-2800
What to Know Before you Arrive
Preparation Tips before Surgery
What Happens in the Recovery Room?
Billing and Insurance Information