Recognizing patients’ desire for outpatient surgery and recovery in the comfort of their own homes, the physicians of 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 Orthopaedics Surgery Center opened its doors as an ambulatory surgery center licensed by the State of Mississippi.
In the event conservative treatment has not worked for you, or you are not a candidate, we offer a comprehensive range of the latest interventional pain management and orthopedic surgery procedures. Our teams of experienced nurses, anesthesia providers, and physicians understand your concerns and needs and have the expertise to help you and your loved ones feel safe and comfortable throughout your experience.
Preparing for Your Surgery or Procedure
- For your safety, all patients must stay 30 minutes after the procedure.
- 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 bring either the medications or a list of them with you on the day of your procedure.
Please Notify Your Physician
- If you have a change in your physical condition, such as a cold or fever, please notify your physician before coming to the surgery center.
- If you are taking a blood thinner, such as Coumadin, Plavix, Eliquis, or Brilinta, please inform your surgeon in advance and the surgery center nurse who will care for you before your procedure/surgery.
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.
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 before arrival at the surgery center and kept at home for safekeeping.
- 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 request that we provide a container for your convenience.
- Regarding medications you may take on the morning of your procedure, please refer to the educational information provided at the Clinic.
- If you take insulin or any other diabetic medication, please consult your prescribing provider for instructions and bring either the medications or a list of them with you on the day of your procedure.
- For your safety, all patients must have an adult driver physically present while you are here, whether or not you are receiving sedation.
- If you are taking a blood thinner, such as Coumadin, please inform your surgeon and the surgery center nurse who will care for 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.
Awards
Our proven record of surgical expertise, quality care, and successful patient outcomes has been recognized by many organizations, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield. They continue to award us their highest national recognition as a Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery, total knee replacement surgery, and total hip replacement surgery, an honor typically awarded to hospitals. We are one of only two ambulatory surgery centers in the State of Mississippi to achieve this distinction for spine, knee, and hip replacement surgeries.
The Joint Commission has awarded the Columbus Orthopaedic Outpatient Center the Gold Seal of Approval® and accreditation. This award recognizes our dedication to quality healthcare and patient safety. The Joint Commission is well known for its excellence in reviewing and approving hospital care, with over 22,000 facilities across the United States. We also obtained The Joint Commission’s additional certification for our spine surgery program and its advanced certification for our knee and hip replacement procedures.
We are honored to be a trusted partner to area colleges and schools in caring for their athletes, as well as to 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.
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 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. Our surgery center and medical staff are not owners or investors in CareCredit®, nor do we have any involvement in CareCredit’s decisions regarding services to patients.
Any service you receive at our surgery center will involve multiple 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
Fax: 662.328.7156
Administrative Operating Hours
Monday–Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After Hours Phone: 662.215.5564 - 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
662.370.180