What time do I come to St. Luke’s for surgery?

Patients typically report to St. Luke’s Surgical & Procedural Care, on the 3rd floor of Building A on St. Luke’s campus, two to three hours prior to their scheduled surgery time. A nurse from St. Luke’s Surgical & Procedural Care will call you between 8 am and 8:30 pm the day before your surgery to provide you with your arrival time. During this call, they will also review your medications and health history, and answer any last minute questions you may have.

Where should I park when I come to St. Luke’s for surgery?

Park in the Building A parking lot (1015 E. 1st Street), accessed off of 1st Street. The Hospital Ramp (1130 E. 1st Street), on the lower side of 1st Street, is also available. For more information about parking on the St. Luke’s campus and a detailed map, visit slhduluth.com/Parking.

How do I prepare the night before surgery?

For a detailed list of what to do 24 hours before your surgery, review the action step: Get Ready the Day Before Surgery

What should I bring to St. Luke’s for surgery?

For a detailed list of what to bring to the hospital, review the list provided in the action step: Bring These Things to the Hospital.

How long will I stay in the hospital?

Most patients stay one or two nights at St. Luke’s following surgery, but individual stays will vary.

Should I bring the medication I normally take at home to St. Luke’s?

Do not bring your own medications from home while you are at St. Luke’s, with the exception of an Albuterol inhaler. Your healthcare team will provide medications for you to take. For a detailed list of what to bring to St. Luke’s, review the list provided in the Action Step: Bring These Things to the Hospital.