Patient Navigator: 757-261-8185 (Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

The expert staff at the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Leigh is prepared to help you achieve the best outcome from your joint replacement surgery.

Preparing for your surgery

The patient navigator is available to answer your questions. To prepare for your upcoming surgery, please visit our education page to download your Patient and Family Guidebook, watch the preoperative (pre-op) education video or find a class to attend.

Our pre-op education will set you up for success before and after surgery.

You will learn:

How to prepare for your upcoming procedure
Prepare your home for your recovery
Exercises to do before and after surgery
And more

Medical Clearance Exam

A medical clearance exam is required before your joint replacement surgery, many times done by your Primary Care Provider. This exam is scheduled for some patients at the Sentara Leigh Hospital Preoperative Anesthesia and Surgical Screening (PASS) Clinic

Arriving for surgery

When you arrive at Sentara Leigh Hospital for your surgery, proceed to registration in the lobby behind the information desk. Once checked in, you will go to the pre-op area.

Please visit our Joint Replacement Education page to access our educational tools to prepare you for your upcoming joint replacement surgery.

Please visit Sentara OrthoJoint Center® for additional information.

Orthopedics and Spine Services at Sentara Leigh Hospital