Getting ready for surgery can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help.
Our surgical coordination team is committed to guiding you through every step—before, during, and after your procedure—so you feel informed, prepared, and supported.

📞 Questions? Call our Surgical Coordinator at 505-559-4495 ext. 321

What to do BEFORE your surgery? 

Please carefully follow the PreOperative instructions included in your surgical packet. If you have any questions at any point, do not hesitate to contact our Surgical Coordinator at 505-559-4495 ext. 321.

  1. Pre-Anesthesia Call:

    No later than one day before your surgery, you will receive a call from the hospital’s Pre-Anesthesia Department to complete a phone interview. During this call, they will:

    • Review your medical and surgical history

    • Review medications and supplements you currently take

    • Advise which medications to take on the day of surgery

    If you would like to speak with Pre-Anesthesia before this call:

    • Presbyterian Pre-Anesthesia: 505-724-6090

    • Lovelace Women’s Pre-Anesthesia: 505-727-4410

    Required Preoperative Testing

    Please complete all required testing as early as possible to avoid delays.

    Testing Requirements

    ✔ All patients age 50 and older: EKG , Chest X-ray.

    ✔ All patients (all ages): CBC, CMP.

    Labs can be completed at TriCore (preferred), even if a pre-anesthesia appointment is not scheduled.

    Scheduling Pre-Anesthesia Appointments

    If needed, you may schedule directly with:

    • Presbyterian Pre-Anesthesia (PASS) Clinic: 505-724-6090

    • Lovelace Women’s Pre-Anesthesia (PAT) Clinic: 505-727-4410

What to Bring ON THE DAY of your surgery?

✔ Photo ID
✔ Insurance card
✔ Necessary medications
✔ CPAP machine, portable oxygen, or inhaler (if applicable)
✔ A responsible adult to drive you home

🚫 Please avoid bringing valuables or jewelry

Please review these documents carefully before your surgery:

When to Call Us?

Please contact our surgical team if you:

  • Have questions about your instructions

  • Are unsure about medications

  • Have not completed required testing

  • Experience new symptoms before surgery

📞 Surgical Coordinator: 505-559-4495 ext. 321

Your safety, comfort, and confidence are our priority. No question is too small—we encourage you to reach out anytime.

Types of Surgeries: 

  • Dilatation and Curettage ( D&C)

  • Exam under Anesthesia (EUA), Cystoscopy, Proctoscopy

  • Cold Knife Cone Biopsy / Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

  • Sonopet Ablation

  • Vulvectomy / Wide Local Excision (WLE)

  • Laparotomy

  • Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery