Surgical Services

If your doctor recommends surgery, UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital provides expert care. We will help make your experience as pleasant as possible. Our surgical staff gives outstanding treatment by staying abreast of the latest techniques and developments.

Two Surgical Services

• Same-day surgery enables you to have your procedure and return home the same day to recover in the comfort of familiar surroundings. (You must be accompanied home by an adult)
• Morning admissions service enables you to arrive at the hospital the morning of your surgery and stay for one or more nights, as your doctor recommends.

What to Expect

Once you're scheduled for surgery, you can visit our pre-surgical admissions office either by appointment or just drop in when we're open. Our staff will conduct any preoperative lab testing, go over pre-op instructions with you, and answer any questions you may have.

Throughout the procedure and afterwards, we will make you as comfortable as possible. After surgery, we will give you a recovery plan, including instructions for rest, activity, medications, and diet.