Pre-surgery Spine Education

If you are scheduled for spine surgery at one of our Dignity Health campuses, we are committed to making your experience comfortable and your recovery as successful as possible. To help you and your loved ones caring for you after surgery prepare, please review our Pre-Spine Surgery Education information below—for Mercy General Hospital and Mercy San Juan Medical Center.                  

Mercy San Juan Medical Center Pre-Spine Surgery Education Handbook (pdf)

Mercy General Hospital Pre-Spine Surgery Education Handbook (pdf) (includes map, directions & parking details) 

For your convenience, you may watch a video of our Mercy General Pre-Spine Surgery Education course below. If you have questions about your procedure prior to admission, please contact your doctor.

For a physician referral, please call 888.800.7688. And if you'd like more information about the spine program, please contact our Spine Program Coordinator at 916.736.8050.