Leading Experts in Preoperative Patient Care

Before Surgery was founded by Dr Alexandra Hay and Dr Janis Burns, combining their expertise in the fields of anaesthesia, intensive care medicine and general practics to provide trusted, personalised guidance for people before planned surgical procedures. 

We recognise that all procedures carry risk. Our mission is to empower people with clear, compassionate information and tailored support to minimise the risks associated with surgery in general. These include risks such as a heart attacks and strokes as well as post-operative complications such as chest infections and wound infections.  

We prioritise you during your pre-operative journey. Exploring your ideas, concerns and expectations in relation to your procedure to give you advice that aims to maximise your chance of a safe peri-operative journey.