Department of Otolaryngology –
Head & Neck Surgery
Tampa, Florida
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PATIENT SURGERY INFORMATION PACKET
PRE-OPERATIVE APPOINTMENT (if applicable)
Pre-operative appointments may take 2-4 hours. During your pre-operative appointment we will complete a
history and physical examination, review lab work and imaging (if applicable), and answer any questions you
may have about your surgery.
You must bring any required medical clearances to the pre-operative appointment. If medical clearance is not
available, your surgery will be rescheduled.
If you fail to keep your pre-operative appointment, your surgery will be rescheduled.
POST-OPERATIVE APPOINTMENT
Upon discharge, you will be informed when you will need to follow-up with your surgeon. Please call to
schedule your post-operative appointment at the location in which you are normally seen:
USF HEALTH ENT CLINIC PATIENTS
H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER PATIENTS
HEALTHPARK SPECIALTY CLINIC PATIENTS
(813) 974 – 4683, option 1
(813) 745 – 8460
(813) 236 – 5200
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If you need any forms completed by your physician FMLA/INSURANCE FORMS they must be submitted (2)
weeks prior to the surgery and include a $25.00 processing fee. No processing fee for return to work/school
forms. Original forms must be hand delivered or mailed with payment. Forms received without payment will
not be processed.
A.
Hand deliver the form to either of the below ENT office locations with a $25 payment and instructions about
where to send the completed form. If you need the form mailed via regular post you must also include an
addressed/stamped envelope.
B. Mail the form to either of the below ENT office locations with a $25 payment and instructions about where to
send the completed form. If you need the form mailed via regular post you must also include an
addressed/stamped envelope.
CAROL & FRANK MORSANI CENTER FOR ADVANCED HEALTHCARE
ENT Clinic, ATTN: Nurse Supervisor
Mailing address: 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd., MDC73, Tampa, Florida 33612
Driving:
13330 USF Laurel Drive, 3RD Floor
Tampa, Florida 33612
SOUTH TAMPA CENTER FOR ADVANCED HEALTHCARE
ENT Clinic, ATTN: Nurse Supervisor
Mailing address: 2 Tampa General Circle, 2ND Floor
Driving:
2 Tampa General Circle, 2ND Floor
Tampa, Florida 33606
Tampa, Florida 33606
For questions:
Financial, insurance, medical or scheduling questions related to surgery: 813-974-8345
Medical clearances, surgery instructions, or to schedule your first post-operative appointment: 813-974-9314
Mailing Address (all locations): 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 73 Tampa, Fl 33612
http://health.usf.edu/medicine/ent
Department of Otolaryngology –
Head & Neck Surgery
Head & Neck Clinic
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
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PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following instructions to assist you prior to surgery:
1.
Medication Guidelines
A. YOU MUST BE OFF ALL ASPIRIN BASED PRODUCTS AND NSAIDS 10 DAYS PRIOR TO SURGERY UNLESS
APPROVED BY YOUR SURGEON. These medications increase bleeding risk during surgery. (Please
see attached list for common NSAIDS and Aspirin containing products.)
B.
YOU MUST STOP VITAMIN E AND ALL HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY UNLESS
APPROVED BY YOUR SURGEON.
C.
YOU MUST STOP ANY DIET PILLS 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY.
D.
If you are blood thinners (see medication list attached, section five), these may need to be
discontinued. Please discuss with your surgeon if you are taking any of these medications. You
must also inform the physician prescribing the blood thinner that you will be undergoing surgery,
and that you need his/her clearance to temporarily discontinue the blood thinner.
E.
You may take Tylenol prior to surgery.
F.
Take your usual prescription medications on the morning of surgery, unless otherwise instructed.
Take these medications with only a small sip of water.
2.
All patients will be scheduled for a pre-operative appointment in the office or by phone. If you are
scheduled for phone pre-operative appointment, you will be contacted by Tampa General Hospital or
Morsani Surgery Center the day prior to surgery to complete the pre-operative process.
3.
If you are required to be medically cleared by another physician prior to surgery, this report must be
faxed to us prior to your pre-operative appointment. Please fax your clearance to (813) 974-7314.
PLEASE bring a copy of the clearance to your pre-operative appointment. If we do not receive your
clearance, your surgery will be rescheduled.
4.
You will get a call after 1:00 pm the day before surgery to confirm your surgery time and arrival time.
5.
If you are a dialysis patient, please have your dialysis center contact Tampa General Hospital dialysis
center to provide orders for your treatment and to facilitate arrangements. You can contact Tampa
General Hospital Dialysis Center at (813) 844-7372.
6.
If you are coming from another city, you can contact Guest Relations at Tampa General Hospital at
(813) 844-7000 to assist you with information about accommodations. Due to insurance guidelines and
room availability we are unable to admit you prior to your surgery.
Mailing Address (all locations): 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 73 Tampa, Fl 33612
http://health.usf.edu/medicine/ent
Department of Otolaryngology –
Head & Neck Surgery
Head & Neck Clinic
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
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7. For Adults and children over 4 years old, nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before
surgery.
8. For children under 4 years old:
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Clear liquids must be stopped 2 hours before surgery.
Breast milk must be stopped 4 hours before surgery.
Cows’ milk and formula must be stopped 6 hours before surgery.
Solid foods must be stopped 8 hours before surgery.
9. Take a shower the evening or morning before your surgery. You should wear freshly laundered,
loose-fitting clothes.
10. You should make arrangements to be driven home after surgery. If we need to call for your ride
after the procedure, please bring the phone number and name of your driver. You may not leave
the hospital after surgery unaccompanied.
11. Family members/friends who accompany you are welcome to wait in the waiting area; however,
they will not be permitted in the operating room during the surgery. The operating room staff will
notify them on the progress of your procedure.
12. Please notify us if you get sick (a cold, fever, rash, cough, or any other medical problem) prior to
your surgery. Please call your surgeon’s assistant who scheduled your surgery.
13. If you have any further questions, please call your surgeon’s assistant who scheduled your surgery.
14. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will lead to cancellation and rescheduling of your surgery.
Mailing Address (all locations): 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 73 Tampa, Fl 33612
http://health.usf.edu/medicine/ent
Department of
Department of Otolaryngology –
Head & Neck Surgery
Head & Neck Clinic
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
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SURGERY PATIENT
INFORMATION SHEET
Surgical Nurse
for all ENT physicians,
1st post-operative appointment,
and any surgery questions
Trish LaQuerre, LPN
813-974-9315
813-974-7314 Fax
Surgery Scheduling &
Pre-Operative for Dr. Hall,
Dr. Dhanisetty & Dr. Konka
Millie Brill
813-974-4683, option 1
813-974-7314 Fax
Surgery Scheduling &
Pre-Operative for Dr. Padhya
Shirley Serovey
813-974-8345 Phone
813-974-7314 Fax
Surgery Scheduling &
Pre-Operative for Dr. McCaffrey
Teresa Hewett
813-974-4683 option 1
813-974-7314 Fax
Surgery Scheduling &
Pre-Operative for Dr. Boyev & Dr.
Tabor
Chantel Diaz
813-974-4683, option 1
813-974-7314 Fax
Surgery Scheduling &
Pre-Operative for Dr. Akbar &
Dr. Burton
Kayla McCollum
813-974-4683, option 1
813-974-7314 Fax
Appointment Line
Appointment Line
813-974-4683, option 1
813-974-7314 Fax
For all medical problems after 5:00pm
weekdays, weekends & holiday please call the USF answering service at
813-974-2201
Mailing Address (all locations): 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 73 Tampa, Fl 33612
http://health.usf.edu/medicine/ent