Surgery or Procedure Planning

Trust our doctors and process

You can trust that our doctors are experts in performing orthopaedic surgeries and pain management procedures. Each one is fellowship trained, board certified, attended top universities and residency programs. Our patient outcomes (scores from OutcomeMD) and what patients say testify that you’ll be in the right hands.

If you decide to have the recommended surgery or procedure, then your OSS doctor and coordinator will give you more documented instructions so you can best plan your schedule, and know what to do before and after the procedure. Look for the surgery / procedure + recovery packet. You'll typically get this by email or when you are at OSS.

Patient Instructions To Read Before Orthopaedic Surgery

With General Anesthesia
What medications and when to stop before surgery?
When to stop drinking or eating before surgery?
How to arrange my home so I am more comfortable after surgery?
With Local Anesthesia (coming soon online)

Surgery Facility - Map & How To Plan

Take comfort in our planning process.

Your surgery or procedure involves many teams of people who will guide you.

After you and your OSS doctor have discussed and elected that surgery or a procedure will be part of your treatment plan, your doctor will get you connected to his/her trusted surgery or procedure coordinator. Each OSS surgery / procedure coordinator is focused on helping you plan out the details before your surgery, day of surgery, and after your surgery (your recovery). Each coordinator has great organizational and communication skills. Each one wants to make sure you have coordinated care with other health providers and facilities.

This past year, our coordinators and doctors have worked together to design brand new surgery + recovery guides. These guides contain packets of information and instruction to make the planning and recover easier, BETTER.

Our coordinators and medical team strive to give you information with clear instructions to put you at ease.

Read What Our Patients Say

“I interviewed several doctors for me spinal fusion. I actually have had three done on my neck but was not happy with my doctor and his love for the patient. Dr. Falkenstein is a great doctor and actually spends time with you to explain what is wrong and how he can fix it. He sits down with you shows you your MRI and shows you at the cases where people ... ”
- Kowser O.
“The PA Vaz Galstjan treated my son very well when he came in for a fractured elbow. He was very quick to get a diagnosis…his skills for patient care were excellent! ”
- Jerald P.
“My hip replacement surgery was done by Dr. Shahan Yacoubian on 6/18/24. In the 6 week-post surgery, the improvement in my quality of life has been nothing short of transformative…A week prior to surgery, I attended a Zoom meeting given by Providence St. Joseph Hospital in which they explained what to expect and how to prepare for the procedure. Physical ... ”
- Sonia M.
“Did my PT here after a major back surgery. Love OSS! Everything runs well, people are friendly. I came out strong as hell and confident in my new abilities. ”
- Brenna R.
“A talented & sympathetic surgeon, Dr. Falkinstein takes his time with you, explaining your MRI and options in detail. When I opted to go straight to surgery because of my pain level and severity of disc displacement, he got me in within a week! ”
- Nicole B.
“St. Joseph ER recommended this practice….I was grateful they (OSS) got me in to see someone within a day of my request. Katie Wong PA was great. She listened and performed the exam mindful of my being in pain. ”
- Margie