Important Information for Families
Steps to Prepare Ahead
Important safety guidelines
To help ensure your child’s safety, please follow these guidelines:
Please notify our office if your child:
Has had pneumonia, RSV, or MRSA within the past 6 months
Becomes ill before surgery
If your child develops symptoms such as cough, fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, please contact our surgery scheduler at least two days before surgery.
When to stop eating:
| Age | Last Solid Food / Formula | Last Clear Liquids |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day – 2 years | 8 hours before surgery (Breastmilk allowed up to 4 hours before) | 3 hours before surgery |
| Over 2 years | Nothing after midnight | 3 hours before surgery |
Clear liquids include:
Required information and documents:
Parents or legal guardians must ensure the following before surgery:
Failure to provide appropriate consent or documentation may result in surgery being rescheduled.
Support for your child:
The Child Life Department offers hospital tours and preparation activities to help children feel more comfortable about their upcoming procedure.
Phone: 727-767-4323
If your child is staying overnight:
Where Procedures Take Place
Primary surgery location:
Address
501 6th Ave South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Children’s Orthopaedic & Scoliosis Surgery Associates performs many procedures at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Our team works closely with the hospital to ensure a safe and coordinated surgical experience.
Where to check in:
View the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Visitor Guide (PDF)
Important pre-surgery call:
The hospital’s Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) team will contact you the day before surgery with:
If you have not received a call by 4:30 PM, please contact:
Pre-Admission Testing (PAT): 727-767-8431
If your child will be admitted the day before surgery, call Admissions the morning of admission to confirm bed availability:
Admissions: 727-767-4161
If PAT is scheduled:
If your child has a separate Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) appointment prior to surgery:
Outpatient procedure location:
Address
900 Carillon Parkway, Suite 205
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Children’s Orthopaedic & Scoliosis Surgery Associates performs select outpatient procedures at Carillon Surgery Center.
Arrival time notification:
Your final surgery time is determined by the surgery center and will not be confirmed until the day before surgery.
Your child’s evaluation:
Your child’s pre-operative examination will be completed with:
Drew Warnick
This is typically completed the same day as your office visit at Children’s Orthopaedics.
Required patient forms:
All families must complete their child’s medical history online prior to surgery.
Visit: www.OneMedicalPassport.com
Steps:
This must be completed before your surgery date to avoid delays.
Day-of surgery items:
BayCare surgery facility:
Address
3003 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Building A
Tampa, FL 33607
Children’s Orthopaedic & Scoliosis Surgery Associates performs select procedures at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The hospital team will coordinate directly with you regarding final arrival details.
Arrival time notification:
Your final surgery time is determined by the surgery center and will not be confirmed until the day before surgery.
Required before surgery:
To avoid cancellation, the following are required before surgery:
Please bring the following on the day of surgery:
Failure to complete the required pre-op interview may result in your procedure being rescheduled.
Complete forms online:
St. Joseph’s Hospital is part of BayCare.
Families are encouraged to register in the myBayCare Patient Portal to complete required forms and review instructions prior to surgery.
Understanding Your Coverage
Insurance benefits are verified prior to surgery. This includes:
For hospital financial questions, please contact:
Financial Clearance: 727-767-3030
Surgical Estimates: 727-568-6934
A surgery deposit may be required based on your insurance benefits.
Contact Our Surgery Team
Our surgery scheduling team is here to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Main Surgery Phone: 727-568-6856
Main Surgery Email: surgerysched@chortho.com