Identify the actual setting
Ask whether your specific procedure is proposed for a hospital, ambulatory center, or office-based facility and confirm its street address. A consultation office and an operating facility may have different purposes even when they are nearby.
Mafi's official location page identifies the Mafi Surgery Center at 9491 N. Fort Washington Road, Suite 101, Fresno, and describes accreditation by AAAHC. Confirm current accreditation and the planned setting with the practice.
Ask how the team operates
The ASPS patient-safety checklist suggests asking whether an office-based facility is accredited, state licensed, or Medicare certified. Also ask who provides anesthesia, how patients are monitored, and who is responsible at discharge.
A useful discussion includes what happens if the plan changes, how an unexpected problem is handled, and whether there is an established transfer arrangement. Request an answer for your particular procedure rather than a generic promise.
Connect facility facts to logistics
Keep the surgery-day instructions distinct from the consultation address. Confirm arrival time, companion requirements, parking or check-in details, and the correct contact number directly with the office when your procedure is scheduled.
The existence of a named surgery center does not mean every service listed on the website is performed there. The procedure and clinical plan determine the setting, and the practice should identify it for you.
Questions and answers
Is an accredited facility risk-free?
No. Accreditation is a facility credential to verify; your team should still explain procedure-specific risks and its response plan.
Which Fresno address is the surgery center?
The official page lists 9491 N. Fort Washington Road, Suite 101. Confirm the destination in your own appointment instructions.