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Stanford Health Care

Preparing For Your Surgery

Preparing for Your Surgery

Our procedures have been designed to make your surgery as safe, comfortable, and convenient as possible.

Your surgery will be performed at one of the following locations:

  • Surgical Admission Unit/Pre-op Clinic. This is where you come in for surgery in the main OR, located on the 2nd floor across from E2 ICU. 650-723-5163 option #4
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center
    875 Blake Wilbur Drive, 3rd floor
    Palo Alto, CA 94304

650-723-7125 before 7 p.m.

650-723-5163 after 7 p.m.

Blood transfusions

All blood used at Stanford Health Care comes from volunteer donors. You are encouraged to speak to your physician about whether a blood transfusion is anticipated. You can use blood obtained from volunteer community donors (Community Donor), from friends or relatives (Designated Donor), or, if appropriate, your own blood (Autologous Donor). An information brochure entitled, "A Patient's Guide to Blood Transfusion," is available from most physicians or from the Blood Center Web site. This brochure answers questions about transfusions and describes the various types of donations that may be used. For further information and appointments regarding blood donations to the Stanford Medical School Blood Center, please call:

If you have questions about blood usage or billing, please call the Hospital Transfusion Service at 650-723-7346.

Guest Services

We provide patients and guests with a warm welcome, assistance navigating the hospital and clinics, important information, support resources, and programs.

No request is too large for our staff to address or too small for you to mention. Whatever you need, we will respond as quickly as we can. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality customer service.

We're happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact Guest Services at:
650-498-3333.