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Surgery can be an intimidating and confusing experience — but it doesn’t have to be! Your doctor and the entire team at Oak Park Surgery Center are available to answer any of your questions and address all of your concerns. Explore some of our most frequently asked questions below.
Yes! While we receive your insurance information from your surgeon’s office, sometimes the copy may not be as clear as needed for verification, etc. If a copy is made at the center, we will be sure and get it back to you before you are completely checked in.
Yes! You should receive a phone call from one of our front office personnel at least one week in advance of your surgery. This call will inform you of your deductibles, co-payments, or co-insurance amounts and the amount due.
Please note that the full amount is due upon arrival.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, CareCredit, personal checks and cash.
If you and your surgeon choose to have an upgraded cataract procedure done at Oak Park Surgery Center, there will be out-of-pocket expenses due depending upon which upgraded procedure you choose.
If the above applies to you, you will receive a call at least one week in advance of your surgical date informing you of what is due at the time of admission to the surgery center.
If you are having a Yag laser procedure on only one eye, then yes, you can drive yourself home after surgery.
Any other surgeries must have a ride home after the procedure as well as a responsible adult to care for you afterwards.
Yes, if your surgeon feels it is necessary to order a prescription for a type of pain medication for you once you get home, that medication will be called in to the pharmacy of your choice before you are discharged from the surgery center.
Sometimes during your recovery period at the center, there is enough time for your companion to pick up the medications before you are ready to go home.
Absolutely! In addition, your discharge instructions will be thoroughly explained to you and your companion, with a copy made for you to reference after you get home. This sheet thoroughly explains such information as medications, diet, wound dressing, activity level, and under which circumstances to call your doctor.