Preadmission Unit

Your Pre-Admission Unit (PAU) visit 

You will have an appointment at the Pre-Admission Unit (PAU) several days or weeks before your surgery. This appointment may be in person at the hospital or virtual (done over the phone or a computer). You will be seen by a nurse and/or an anesthesiologist (doctor that has special training in giving you medications to keep you safe and comfortable during your surgery). The PAU team will ask you questions to learn more about you and your health. This information will help the health-care team to plan your care. Please bring all of your medications to your PAU appointment. This includes your over-the-counter medications, prescription creams, eye drops, inhalers, and herbal remedies (vitamins, supplements, etc.).

My Pre-Admission (PAU) Appointment

Depending on your health and personal situation, your Pre-Admission Unit (PAU) appointment will include pre-assessment from a specialized team of registered nurses, anesthesiologists, residents and health-care professionals who will help prepare you for your surgical experience. Your surgeon will schedule you for a pre-admission appointment at least 2-6 weeks before your surgery.

Making an Appointment

Physician Referral Needed.

Contact Us

1081 Carling Ave (Unit 601):
Phone: 613-738-8456
Clinic Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Riverside Eye Care Centre (3^rd Floor):
Phone: 613-738-8387
Clinic Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Last updated on: May 13th, 2025