Preoperative Clinic

University Hospital and Clinics
One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
Phone: (573) 882-7003

The preoperative clinic, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., serves the needs of patients scheduled for surgery, including Same Day Surgery and Day of Surgery Admissions patients, and for non-surgical procedures for which anesthesia is an option such as childbirth, MRIs and cardioversions.

The clinic is staffed by anesthesiologists, nursing and patient account staff. Patient visits to the preoperative clinic are usually one to two hours in duration. It is during this time that anesthesia evaluations and appropriate patient paperwork and needs are addressed. A visit can be scheduled up to 30 days prior to surgery, and should be scheduled at least two days before surgery to coordinate lab/CXR/EKG, insurance and other needs.

Administration

  • Barbara Keller, MD
    Clinic director
  • Vacant
    Clinic manager
  • Valerie Massman
    Clinic supervisor
 University of Missouri - Columbia University of Missouri System