Prepare Program
Before a surgical procedure at UCSF, your doctor will schedule an appointment for you at the Prepare Program. Our Prepare Program staff will evaluate your readiness for anesthesia and surgery and ensure that you complete the necessary tests before your operation.
During the appointment, we will perform a health evaluation, which includes:
- Brief medical history and physical exam completed by a nurse practitioner or anesthesiologist
- Discussion about anesthesia during your procedure and pain control afterward
- Measurement of blood pressure, heart rate and other vital signs
- Additional tests, such as a blood test, chest X-ray or electrocardiogram, if needed
We will also provide instructions for your hospital admission, including where to check in, restrictions on what you may eat and drink before surgery, and how to manage your medications.
You may be able to have your Prepare Program appointment by phone if:
- You're in good health and under 60 years old.
- You have visited the Prepare Program within the last three months and have not had any change in health.
Our locations (2)
Our team
-
Daniel Burkhardt
MD
Anesthesiologist -
Denise Chang
MD
Pediatric anesthesiologist -
Rachel Eshima-McKay
MD
Anesthesiologist -
Sarah Archenbronn
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Jennifer Cademartori
NP
Nurse practitioner -
Vanessa Dempsey
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Lexi Deompoc
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Susan Dowd
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Diana Dukhovny
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Drew Ho
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Kari Hobbs
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Cana Jenkins
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Anne-Marie Larson
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Cindy-Heung Lau
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Teh Lee
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Cindy L. Lohrentz
NP
Family nurse practitioner -
Noelle Martinez
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Jane Pun
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Carolina Rabanes-Lee
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Patrice Rocher
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Joy Bernadette P. Sabig
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Jennifer Scott
FNP, MSN
Family nurse practitioner -
Brenda Watkins
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Kathryn Yu
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner
-
Denise Chang
MD
Pediatric anesthesiologist -
Rachel Eshima-McKay
MD
Anesthesiologist -
Sarah Archenbronn
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Jennifer Cademartori
NP
Nurse practitioner -
Lexi Deompoc
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Anne-Marie Larson
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Patrice Rocher
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Joy Bernadette P. Sabig
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner
-
Daniel Burkhardt
MD
Anesthesiologist -
Vanessa Dempsey
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Susan Dowd
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Diana Dukhovny
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Drew Ho
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Kari Hobbs
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Cana Jenkins
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Cindy-Heung Lau
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Teh Lee
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Cindy L. Lohrentz
NP
Family nurse practitioner -
Noelle Martinez
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Jane Pun
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Carolina Rabanes-Lee
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Jennifer Scott
FNP, MSN
Family nurse practitioner -
Brenda Watkins
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Kathryn Yu
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner
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What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes