Surgery Center
Outpatient Surgery Center
Recognizing patients’ desire for recovering in the comfort of their own homes and outpatient surgery, the physicians of the Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, PA created a surgery center dedicated to high quality, cutting-edge technology, minimally-invasive surgery, and compassionate orthopedic care. In 2003, the Columbus Orthopaedic Surgery Center opened its’ doors as a licensed ambulatory surgery center by the State of Mississippi.
In the event conservative treatment has not worked for you or you are simply not a candidate, we offer a comprehensive range of the latest interventional pain management and orthopedic surgery procedures. Our team of experienced nurses, anesthesia providers, and physician understand your concerns and needs, and have the expertise to help you, as well as your loved ones, feel both safe and comfortable throughout your experience.
Our proven history of surgical expertise, quality care and successful patient outcomes have been recognized by many organizations including BlueCross BlueShield. They continue to award us their highest national recognition as a Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery, total knee replacement and total hip replacement surgery. Typically awarded to hospitals, we are one of only two ambulatory surgery centers in the State of Mississippi to achieve this distinction for spine surgery, knee replacement and hip replacement surgery.
The Columbus Orthopaedic Surgery Center has been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval® and accreditation by The Joint Commission. This award recognizes our dedication to quality healthcare and patient safety. The Joint Commission is well-known for its excellence in reviewing and approving the care provided by hospitals, including over 22,000 facilities across the United States. We also obtained The Joint Commission’s additional certification of our spine surgery program, and their advanced certification for our knee replacement and hip replacement procedures.
We are honored to be a trusted partner by area colleges and schools in the care of their athletes, as well as numerous employers across the region when one of their employees is injured on-the-job. The physicians of Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic proudly serve as the team orthopaedic physicians to numerous area athletic programs including Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College.
Preparing for Your Surgery or Procedure
- For your safety, all patients must have an adult driver physically present during the time you are here whether you are receiving sedation or not. Please make arrangements prior to surgery.
- Please make arrangements for a responsible adult to remain with you for the first 24 hours after your procedure unless otherwise instructed by your physician or the nurse who provides your discharge instructions.
- If you take insulin or any other diabetic medication, please consult your prescribing provider for instructions and please bring either these medications or a list of these medications with you on the day of your procedure.
- Surgery Center Arrival Time: Due to last minute emergency surgical cases and our effort to minimize your wait time, we will contact you no later than 3pm the day before your surgery/procedure to notify you of your arrival time at the surgery center and your approximate surgery/procedure time. If you have not received a call by 3:00 p.m. the day before surgery, please call us at (662) 328-7123.
Please Notify Your Physician.
- If there is a change in your physical condition, for example cold or fever, please notify your physician before coming to the surgery center.
- If you are taking a blood thinner, such as Coumadin, please tell your surgeon in advance and the surgery center nurse who takes care of you before your procedure/surgery.
Day Before Surgery
- Surgery Center Arrival Time: Due to last minute emergency surgical cases and our effort to minimize your wait time, we will contact you no later than 3pm the day before your surgery/procedure to notify you of your arrival time at the surgery center and your approximate surgery/procedure time. If you have not received a call by 3:00 p.m. the day before surgery, please call us at (662) 328-7123.
Night Before Surgery
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your procedure. However, if you will be seeing Dr. Walters, this only applies if you are receiving sedation.
- Fingernails should be free of nail polish and acrylics for all cases.
- If your procedure involves your leg (hip, thigh, knee, calf, ankle, foot, toes) please remove nail polish and acrylics.
Surgery Day
- Please wear loose fitting clothing on the day of your procedure.
- You may wear non-scented deodorant, but lotion is not permitted.
- All jewelry and piercings should be removed prior to arrival at the surgery center and kept at home for safe keeping.
- If you wear contacts or glasses, please bring a case for safekeeping.
- For removable dentures or bridgework, you may leave them at home for safekeeping or ask us to provide a container for your convenience.
- Regarding the medications you can take the morning of your procedure, please refer to the education information you were provided at the Clinic.
- If you take insulin or any other diabetic medication, please consult your prescribing provider for instructions and please bring either these medications or a list of these medications with you on the day of your procedure.
- For your safety, all patients must have an adult driver physically present during the time you are here whether you are receiving sedation or not.
- If you are taking a blood thinner, such as Coumadin, please tell your surgeon and the surgery center nurse who takes care of you before your procedure/surgery.
- Please make arrangements for a responsible adult to remain with you for the first 24 hours after your procedure unless otherwise instructed by your physician or the nurse who provides your discharge instructions at the surgery center.
Patient Billing, Insurance and Financing Information
Your insurance and demographic information are provided to us by Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic. If your insurance or other information has changed since you last saw your physician, please bring your new insurance card or information and update it at the time of your procedure. Otherwise, the only documentation you need to bring the day of your procedure is a list of your current medications.
If you have been told you will owe a balance after your procedure, one option to consider is CareCredit®. Like many physician offices and hospitals across the country, we are pleased to offer this financing option to help our patients with their deductible, co-pay, or co-insurance. You may apply by telephone at (800) 677-0718. They are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. central time. Our surgery center and medical staff are not owners or investors in CareCredit®, nor do we have any involvement in their decisions to provide services to a patient. staff are not owners or investors in CareCredit®, nor do we have any involvement in their decisions to provide services to a patient.
Any service you receive at our surgery center will involve two or more separate bills. Listed below is the contact information for the healthcare providers that may be involved in your care:
- Surgery Center: Columbus Orthopaedic Outpatient Center, LLC, 640 Leigh Drive, Columbus, MS 39705. (662) 328-7123.
- Anesthesia: McReynolds Anesthesia. 7956 Vaughn Road, Suite 165, Montgomery, AL 36116. (888) 233-1493.
- Pathology Lab: Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle. 2520 5th Street North, Columbus, MS 39705. (662) 244-1000.
- Pathology Lab: AEL – MPL. 1701 Century Center Cove, Memphis, TN 38134. (901) 405-8200.
- Physician: Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. PO Box 9069, Columbus, MS 39705. (662) 370-1802.
Columbus Orthopaedic Outpatient Center, LLC
640 Leigh Drive, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662.328.7123
Fax: 662.328.7156
Administrative Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
After Hours Phone: 662.215.5564
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