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Office Locations

Phoenix:

Office Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
6245 N 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: 602-253-4271
Fax: 602-253-4273
Map & directions

Glendale:

Office Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
20325 N.51st Ave Ste 102
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: 602-253-4271
Fax: 602-253-4273
Map & directions

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Pre-Op Care Instructions	Emergencies
Post-Op Care Instructions	Medical Disclaimer and Policies
Prescriptions	Terms of Use Policies

Pre-Operative Care Instructions

Please purchase the following items at your local drugstore prior to surgery to have at home:

1. Fleet Enema (green box)
2. Senokot-S Natural Vegetable Laxative Ingredient Plus Stool Softener or Peri-Colace Stool Softener & Stimulant Laxative (minimum quantity of 20 tablets)
3. Mineral oil
4. Light day pads
5. Sitz bath (optionally you may use a tub)
6. A bag of frozen peas or individually frozen hot dogs

The day before surgery, you may have a clear liquid meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The morning prior to surgery, use the Fleet prep kit. (Instructions are included in the green box).

You may not eat anything after midnight. You may drink clear liquids (e.g., tea, Sprite, 7Up, chicken broth) up to four hours prior to surgery. For example: If surgery is scheduled for 12 p.m., you may drink liquids until 8 a.m.

If you take any prescribed medications, you may take them in the morning with a sip of water.

For our diabetic patients, you should not take your oral medication/insulin the morning of surgery.

On the day of surgery, please wear comfortable clothing that is easy to get in and out of as well as form-fitting underwear (no thongs or boxers).

Please make arrangements for someone to transport you to and from surgery (due to anesthesia) and stay with you at home for 24 hours.

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If you have any questions or concerns you may call Dr. McConnell at 602-743-3546 or her nurse, Kim, at 602-373-5760.

We hope to make this experience as pain free and as simple as possible.

Click link for printable Pre-Op Instructions (pdf document)