Patient Information
At the Surgery Center at Tanasbourne, we specialize in minimally invasive surgical procedures that do not require overnight stays for recovery. Our focus is on providing the highest levels of care and safety, as well as a great experience for all of our patients. Follow the links to learn more:
Financial Information
We accept most major insurance plans. We also match in-network benefits for those plans with which we are currently out of network. Our staff will be happy to assist you in determining your benefits at our facility. We are also able to make arrangements for those patients without insurance. Please contact our business office at (503) 216-9500 with any questions. You can also email our business office at
Please bring your insurance card and identification to the center on the day of your procedure. We will need to make a copy for your medical record. You may be requested to make a payment at the time of admission. We accept personal checks, cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Preparing for Surgery
Your physician will schedule your procedure with our center. A member of our staff will call you one to two weeks prior to your day of surgery to review your health history and pre-admission testing requirements. Please prepare a list of your medications and any questions so they will be available at the time of your phone interview.
Please make arrangements to have a responsible adult drive you to and from the center. It is helpful to have this person at the surgery center to review your discharge instructions, but they do not need to stay the entire time you are with us. To ensure your safety you MUST arrange for someone to take you home and stay with you following your procedure.
Prepare for surgery by not smoking. Smoking produces mucous and increases the risks of complications. Patients who have emphysema or bronchitis should avoid being around smokers completely for at least 48 hours prior to the surgery.
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Day Before Surgery:
Do not eat or drink anything eight hours prior to your surgery. This includes water, coffee, tea, soda and all types of food, candy, mints, chewing tobacco, etc. This is for your own safety and convenience since your surgery may be canceled if you eat or drink after midnight. You may brush your teeth and rinse your mouth, but do not swallow any water. These same restrictions apply to children. Children under 10 years of age should not brush their teeth the day of the surgery.
Your anesthesia provider will contact you the night before your scheduled procedure. Please make sure you provide an updated phone number where you can be reached.
If you develop a cold, persistent cough, fever, other health problems, or if you need to cancel your surgery, please notify your physician and the Surgery Center at Tanasbourne.
Day of Surgery:
Please dress for comfort. You will need to change into a patient gown at the center.
If you wear contact lenses, please bring a container for the lenses or wear your glasses on the day of the procedure.
Please leave valuables such as jewelry, wallets and purses at home. All jewelry, including wedding rings and any body piercing, must be removed prior to surgery to ensure your safety.
