Orthopedics Clinic

A: When your doctor schedules you for a surgery or out-patient procedure at CMH, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art operating rooms; our excellent nursing and surgery caregivers; the comfortable private rooms; and our patient-centered focus.

After your surgery or procedure has been scheduled, you will be directed to visit the pre-admission testing nurse or asked to leave your phone number for a call back. This service allows you to complete all pre-operative procedures you may need (lab tests, x-rays, EKG, etc.), to ask questions and to learn more about recovery. The pre-admission testing nurse can be reached at 503-338-7516.

Both same day procedures and in-patient surgeries are done in the main hospital. We will call you the day before your surgery (usually 2-4pm) to let you know what time you should arrive at the hospital the next day.

The following forms are available online for you to download:

• Surgical Services brochure. Please read for valuable information about our surgical department.
• Medication Information Form. Please fill it out and bring a copy with you to the hospital. It is a good idea to make copies of the completed form and carry one with you at all times.
• Registration form. Please download and fill out before you come to the hospital. This will speed up the registration process.
• General discharge instructions. Please review this for instructions to follow upon returning home after your surgery.

A: Most people are referred to the clinic by their primary care provider before contacting us to make an appointment. If you are referred from outside CMH, please bring copies of your results from tests performed by other institutions, or request that your other provider’s office send your test results to us. If you are unsure what is needed, just let us know and we will be happy to help you.

A: If you need a refill of your medication, please call your pharmacy and ask them to submit a refill request. Please allow three (3) business days for all refill requests, and see your provider on schedule so that we can monitor your health and keep your prescriptions up to date and refilled as needed.

A: Some services may not be covered by your insurance plan. Please ask your medical provider and your insurance provider about costs before planning any procedure.