Referring Physicians

Information and resources for physicians referring patients to Beth Israel Lahey Health Surgery Center Plymouth.

Thank you for considering Beth Israel Lahey Health Surgery Center Plymouth for your patients. Our team is committed to making the referral and scheduling process as efficient as possible for your office.

How to Refer a Patient

Contact our scheduling team:

Phone: 508-388-3350
Email: ahn.day@bilhscp.com
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Once we receive the referral, our pre-op coordinator will contact the patient within 1–2 business days to schedule the procedure and coordinate pre-operative testing and clearance.

Procedures We Perform

Orthopedics

  • Total knee replacement
  • Total hip replacement
  • Shoulder arthroplasty and reconstruction
  • Reverse shoulder replacement
  • Knee arthroscopy / meniscectomy
  • Shoulder arthroscopy / rotator cuff repair

Hand, Wrist & Foot/Ankle

  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Trigger finger release
  • Ganglion cyst excision
  • Bunionectomy
  • Hammertoe correction
  • Ankle arthroscopy
  • Flatfoot reconstruction

Spine

  • Lumbar microdiscectomy
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
  • Lumbar laminectomy / decompression
  • Lumbar fusion (TLIF / PLIF)
  • Cervical laminoplasty

Patient Criteria

  • ASA physical status I, II, or select III
  • BMI generally 40 or below (evaluated case-by-case)
  • Stable comorbidities, appropriately managed
  • No high-acuity cardiac or pulmonary conditions requiring inpatient monitoring
  • Responsible adult available for discharge

What to Include with the Referral

  • ✓Patient name, date of birth, and contact information
  • ✓Diagnosis and planned procedure (CPT code if available)
  • ✓Relevant imaging reports (X-ray, MRI) or image access instructions
  • ✓Current medication list
  • ✓Relevant medical history and comorbidities
  • ✓Insurance information and pre-authorization status (if applicable)
  • ✓Your office contact information and preferred communication method

After the Referral

1

Patient Contacted

Our scheduling team reaches out to the patient within 1–2 business days to confirm the procedure and schedule a date.

2

Pre-Op Coordination

Our pre-op coordinator arranges required medical clearances, pre-operative testing, and instructions for the patient.

3

Schedule Confirmed

Procedure date and arrival time confirmed with patient and referring office. Pre-op instructions sent directly to patient.

4

Operative Report

A procedure note and operative report are sent to your office after the procedure is completed.