Reliable Transportation for All Types of Surgeries and Outpatient Procedures

The Doctor Ride provides reliable, private surgery transportation throughout Charlotte and the surrounding areas. When you have a medical procedure that involves anesthesia or sedation, you cannot drive yourself and most facilities will not allow you to use rideshare. Our service offers safe, dependable transportation to and from hospitals, surgery centers, specialty clinics, and outpatient procedure facilities. Your driver stays on site for the entire appointment and brings you home immediately when you are cleared by your medical team.

We specialize in private pay non emergency medical transportation for surgeries, outpatient procedures, post operative appointments, and all medical visits that require a responsible adult to wait for you.

The Doctor Ride provides transportation for nearly every procedure that requires anesthesia or sedation including:

• Cataract surgery

• Eye surgery and retina procedures

• Oral surgery

• Dental surgery

• Cosmetic surgery

• Plastic surgery consultations and minor procedures

• Colonoscopy appointments

• Endoscopy appointments

• Pain management procedures

• Joint injections

• Orthopedic procedures

• Podiatry procedures

• Dermatology procedures

• Outpatient GI procedures

• Urology procedures

• ENT procedures

• Spine and pain procedures

• Ambulatory surgery center appointments

• Same day outpatient surgery

If your surgery center requires a responsible adult to wait on site, we can provide this support through our wait and return service.

Wait and Return Transportation for Sedation and Anesthesia

Most surgery centers and outpatient procedure facilities will not allow patients to arrive alone or use ride share when sedation or anesthesia is involved. The Doctor Ride provides a driver who acts as your waiting companion throughout your entire appointment.

Your driver will:

• Arrive early and check you in if needed

• Stay on site during the full procedure

• Communicate with family if required

• Be available the moment you are cleared to leave

• Assist you safely into the vehicle

• Drive you home and help you get settled

This service gives you the peace of mind and safety required for any procedure involving anesthesia.

Transportation to Major Surgical Facilities in Charlotte

We provide transportation to all major hospitals, surgery centers, and medical facilities in the Charlotte region, including:

• Atrium Health hospitals and outpatient centers

• Novant Health hospitals and outpatient centers

• Charlotte Surgery Center

• OrthoCarolina Surgery Center

• Same day surgery centers

• Optical and ophthalmology surgery locations

• Endoscopy and colonoscopy centers

• Dental and oral surgery facilities

• GI and digestive procedure clinics

• Pain management offices

• Dermatology and medical aesthetic centers

If your procedure is located anywhere in or around Charlotte, we can provide safe and reliable transportation.

Post Surgery Transportation and Recovery Support

After your procedure, our driver helps you safely reach your home or recovery location. Clients often rely on us because:

• You may still feel the effects of anesthesia

• You may be unsteady on your feet

• You may need guidance walking into your home

• You may need someone to help carry belongings

• Family members may be unavailable to drive

Your driver is dedicated to your entire experience from pickup to drop off and will ensure you arrive home safely and comfortably.