# Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation on Long Island

> Safe transportation home after surgery or hospital discharge across Suffolk and Nassau. Patient, unhurried drivers, post-anesthesia aware, private pay accepted.

Source: https://dachiplus.com/services/post-surgery-transportation/

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. DachiPlus provides post-procedure transportation that handles the realities of post-op recovery: patient, unhurried drivers, room for crutches, walkers, and medical equipment, caregiver companion seating, and direct coordination with hospital discharge teams.

## Who uses post-surgery transport on Long Island?

- Outpatient surgery patients (knee scopes, cataract surgery, colonoscopies)
- Recently discharged inpatients heading home
- Patients picked up from emergency department discharges
- Family members coordinating transport for a loved one

## What is included with every post-surgery transport trip?

Direct coordination with hospital discharge planning

Room for crutches, walkers, and other equipment

Caregiver companion seat at no extra cost

Same-day booking available

## How should patients and caregivers prepare?

A little preparation makes every trip smoother. Here's what to have ready when you book or on the day of your ride.

- ✓ Book as early as possible — ideally before your procedure date
- ✓ Provide the hospital name, floor or unit, and your discharge coordinator's name
- ✓ Let us know what equipment you will have: crutches, walker, drainage bag, oxygen
- ✓ A companion is strongly recommended for post-anesthesia patients — request a companion seat
- ✓ Bring your discharge paperwork and any new prescriptions
- ✓ Wear loose, comfortable clothing that accommodates bandages or casts

## Where is post-surgery transport available?

DachiPlus serves all towns across Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island — from Valley Stream and Hempstead to Smithtown and Riverhead. Occasional runs to NYC specialty centers (MSKCC, NYU, HSS) are available on request.

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## Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

## Book a ride directly

Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.

## Medical facilities DachiPlus serves for post-surgery transport

Stony Brook, NY

## Stony Brook

Stony Brook University Hospital is the largest academic medical center in Suffolk County and the only tertiary care center serving the East End.

Huntington, NY

## Huntington

Huntington Hospital is a 408-bed teaching hospital and Northwell Health affiliate, serving the North Shore of Suffolk County.

Manhasset, NY

## North Shore

North Shore University Hospital is the 738-bed flagship of Northwell Health, providing tertiary and quaternary care.

East Meadow, NY

## NUMC

NUMC is a 530-bed public safety-net hospital serving Nassau County, with a Level I trauma center.

Mineola, NY

## NYU Langone LI

NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island, formerly Winthrop, is a 591-bed academic medical center and the flagship of NYU Langone's Long Island operations.

Syosset, NY

## Syosset

Syosset Hospital is a 100-bed Northwell Health surgical specialty hospital.

Bethpage, NY

## St. Joseph

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## More ways we transport patients on Long Island

## NEMT

Safe, reliable rides to and from medical appointments throughout Long Island.

## Wheelchair Transport

Medical transportation for wheelchair users who can transfer to a vehicle seat — wheelchair travels safely in the trunk.

## Dialysis Transport

Reliable, recurring transportation to and from dialysis treatment centers.

## Senior Transport

Patient, compassionate medical transportation designed for older adults.

## Post-Surgery Transport — common questions

## Can I book a private-pay ride for today?

Yes, when vehicles are available. Same-day private booking depends on driver availability and pickup location. Call (516) 754-7777 to check; we confirm or decline same-day requests within the call.

## Do you coordinate directly with hospital discharge planners?

Yes. We have established relationships with case management and discharge planning teams at most Long Island hospitals. Hospital social workers and case managers can call us directly at (516) 754-7777 to arrange same-day discharge transportation.

## What kind of vehicle do you use for post-surgery pickups?

For post-surgery pickups we use wheelchair-accessible vehicles by default — they have more room, lower step-in heights, and accommodate crutches, walkers, knee scooters, and IV poles. Drivers know to load gently, avoid sharp acceleration or braking, and assist with seat positioning.

## Helpful guides

## Hospital Discharge Transportation on Long Island — A Planning Guide

## Hire a Driver Home From Surgery in Huntington NY

## Hospital-to-Home Transport Cost

## Long-Distance Transport After Surgery

Looking for more detail? See our dedicated page: 
[Post-Surgery Transportation on Long Island →](https://dachiplus.com/post-surgery-transportation-long-island/)