Center for Perioperative Care
Adult patients can check in for their surgery at the Center for Perioperative Care (CPC), located in the Wang Building, Room 320. Patients under 18 years old can check in at the Mass General for Children (MGfC) Surgery Admission and Family Waiting Area on the third floor of the Ellison building.
Preparing for Surgery
Review information and instructions to help you prepare for your surgery or procedure.
What to Expect: Day of Surgery
Learn about what to expect for the day before your surgery or procedure, and the day that you arrive at the hospital.
What to Expect: Recovery and Discharge
Learn what to expect for recovery and discharge following your surgery or procedure.
Information for Family and Loved Ones
Review information related to accompanying a patient, places to stay overnight, dining and more.
MGH Waltham Outpatient Surgical Center
If you are planning to receive care at the MGH Waltham OSC, explore information related to your care, download directions, and review our team's contact information ahead of your visit.
Additional Resources
International Patients
The International Patient Center is a full-service office that helps patients and their families navigate care and logistics with Mass General.
Coming to Mass General
We are ready to care for you—whatever your health care needs may be. We are committed to providing the very best and safest care possible.
For Pediatric Patients
Mass General for Children offers resources to help caregivers of newborns, children and adolescents prepare their child for surgery.
Parking & Shuttle Service
We provide a free shuttle bus and affordable parking for patients, visitors and employees.
Services & Amenities
We offer a wide range of services and amenities for patients, visitors and staff alike.
Accessibility
We help people access care regardless of hearing, sight, mobility, or language spoken.
Patient Drop-off & Pickup
Find information about dropping off and picking up patients at our main campus in Boston.
Maps & Directions
Our main campus spans nearly 30 buildings. Use these maps to help plan your visit.
The Blum Center
The Blum Center is a comfortable place for patients, families and friends to find accurate health information with help from trained staff.
Find a Location
We offer services in and around the Boston area.
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The expert team at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Perioperative Care (CPC) provides every patient with all of the necessary information to ensure a stress-free and comfortable care experience.