Weiner Center for Preoperative Evaluation

Preoperative Evaluation: (617) 732-7484

If you are having surgery or a procedure, you are likely to have a number of tests and visits. You will be scheduled for a visit to the Roberta and Stephen R. Weiner Center for Preoperative Evaluation or a preoperative telephone assessment, as instructed by your doctor.

The Weiner Center is located near the 45 Francis Street entrance across from Ambulatory Services and the Center hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (the last scheduled appointment time is 3:45 p.m.)

Preoperative Appointment

Your doctor’s office will let you know:

• the date and time of your preoperative appointment;
• the date and time of your surgery or procedure;
• other instructions you will need for your surgery.

Your appointment:

• will last one to three hours based on waiting time and specific examinations required;
• will include a physical examination, if you have not had one.

The Center provides:

• information and instruction from doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals;
• blood tests, x-rays, urine testing and EKGs;
• preoperative history-taking and physical examination;
• consultation about your anesthesia choices.

Important Point:

• Be sure to bring with you a list of medications you are currently taking.

Preoperative Telephone Assessment

When medically appropriate, the preoperative visit to the hospital is replaced by a telephone assessment. If your physician determines that you meet the guidelines, a registered preoperative nurse will call you before your scheduled procedure date. If you have any questions regarding a telephone assessment, please call (617) 525-7024.