FAQs

Typically it takes 1 ½ to 2 hours from the time you check in until you are discharged.

Every patient’s insurance coverage is different. The facility does verify insurance to obtain eligibility and some benefit information. However, it is best for each patient to contact their insurance carrier for benefits and coverage details. Additionally, you can ask them what your expected co-pay would be based upon your plan and any deductable your coverage requires.

Since each physician has their own prep-patients should direct all questions or concerns to the doctor performing the procedure.

If you need to cancel or reschedule a procedure, please contact the physician/surgeon performing the procedure. The physician’s office will contact the Dearborn Surgery Center. If you need to cancel on the day of surgery, please call the main phone number at 313-253-2000.

Yes, you cannot drive home after you have had anesthesia. Your ride does not have to stay the entire time (unless patient is under 18 years of age) of your procedure, however a contact phone number is required.

There are no vending machines in the building or at the DSC. The Dearborn Surgery Center does provide coffee and soft drinks for the patient’s family members that are waiting. Food may be brought into the DSC.

Our goal at the Dearborn Surgery Center is to provide the best care possible. That is why we ask that if a family member or friend is sick that they stay home, to prevent spreading the infection to our patients. If someone is sick we ask that they inform the facility so that proper steps are taken to ensure public health and safety through prevention of infection protocols.