The Surgical Services Department at Columbus Community Hospital offers comprehensive surgical care for adults and pediatric patients. Our dedicated surgical team provides a level of service that allows you to feel supported and cared for during your surgical experience.
General Surgery
Orthopedic
Endoscopic (Colonoscopy, EGD)
Obstetrical (Cesarean Section)
Gynecological
Podiatry
- ENT
Pain Management
Urology
Columbus Community Hospital Invests in New and Advanced Imaging Capabilities
Following a fantastic annual fundraising dinner and auction, the hospital has added new imaging equipment to support surgical and maternity care teams.
New equipment includes:
C-arm machine: A flexible and mobile X-ray device used during surgeries to provide surgery teams with high-resolution images in real time.
Pre-Surgery Process
If your physician determines a surgical procedure is indicated, your physician’s office will contact CCH Scheduling/Pre-op Office to schedule your procedure. Insurance verification will be performed by your physician’s office prior to your surgery.
Once your surgery is scheduled please present 7 days prior to your scheduled surgery date to pre-register. Important information to bring during this visit includes your medication list, allergies, and past surgical history.
Your surgeon may have ordered preoperative testing such as lab work, x-rays, and EKG to be performed and that will be completed during your Pre-Surgery appointment. Pre-op testing must occur prior to your scheduled surgery date.
At your Pre-Surgery visit please bring the completed forms given by your physician. If you have misplaced your forms you may print the Pre-Surgery forms (text version). Please complete them prior to your appointment. You will also be given the time to arrive at the hospital for your procedure. If you have any questions regarding your procedure prior to the scheduled surgery date, please call our Surgery Schedular at 979-493-7582.
Preparing for your Surgery
Medications: Follow your physician’s orders on medications to take and medications not to take prior to surgery. If you are instructed by your physician to take medications the day of surgery, these can be normally taken with a sip of water. Stop all Aspirin products at least 7 days prior to surgery unless otherwise directed. Bring all of your medications in the original bottles the day of surgery.
- Eating/Drinking: Do NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery including water, unless otherwise directed..
- Clothing: Wear loose fitting clothing to allow for dressings if applicable.
- Valuables: Please leave all valuables at home or with a loved one. This includes money, jewelry, cell phones.
Day of Surgery
On the day of your scheduled surgery, please arrive at the time provided to you by the Surgery Schedular or Surgeons Office. When you arrive, please report to the Surgery Office (Main Lobby, Door 4). The Surgery Scheduler will check you in and then you and the person accompanying you, will wait in the Surgery Waiting Room. The Intake nurse will call you back when they are ready to begin the surgical preparation process. The physician will visit with you and the person accompanying you and provide an update once your surgery is complete.
Surgery Discharge Process
You will be required to bring a responsible adult with you on the day of your procedure to drive you home. This individual must always be present in the hospital, from check-in to discharge. Discharge instructions will be reviewed with both you and your loved one prior to discharge.
Recovery
Expect to receive a phone call from one of our surgery team members. We want to make sure you are on a great road to recovery and answer any questions you may have.
We have also partnered with J.L. Morgan & Associates that conducts a survey through email or telephone, and we appreciate your feedback, it is incredibly valuable to us.
Important reminders following your surgical procedures:
- Follow your physician’s discharge instructions.
- Take medication as directed.
- Keep your follow-up appointment.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Surgery Department at the hospital or the surgeons office/clinic. If after hours or an emergency, please go to the Emergency Room.