Suffolk County · Islip
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Islip, South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore is about 5 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
After most surgeries and outpatient procedures, you cannot drive yourself home — and a taxi or rideshare isn't designed for someone still groggy from anesthesia. How our post-surgery transport service works.
For patients in Islip, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From Islip, that usually means trips to South Shore University Hospital, Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Islip, post-surgery transport most often serves outpatient surgery patients (knee scopes, cataract surgery, colonoscopies) and recently discharged inpatients heading home. Every trip includes same-day booking available.
- Pickup area
- Islip, NY 11751
- Nearest hospital
- South Shore University Hospital · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Islip
Closest hospitals to Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at South Shore University Hospital, plan to leave Islip by about 8:40 AM: the 1.8-mile drive takes about 5 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Islip | About this facility |
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| South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore | 1.8 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 (631) 968-3000 |
| Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital West Islip | 5.6 mi · 15 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 376-3000 |
| St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown | 11.8 mi · 29 min
31 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 862-3000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Islip, light traffic and a weekday 8 AM estimate. Private pay is priced by distance from our published rates. Medicaid: $0 through MAS.
Getting there from Islip
- 19.1% of residents in Islip are 65 or older, above the Suffolk County share of 17.9%.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Post-Surgery Transport from Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Islip patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore University Hospital, Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 5 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book post-surgery transport from Islip with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Islip call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does post-surgery transport from Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: South Shore University Hospital is about 1.8 miles away, and our online cost estimator prices that trip for you. Waiting time over 15 minutes is billed separately; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote.