By Air
The nearest major airport is Detroit Metropolitan (DTW), about 25 miles and roughly a 30 minute drive from the practice. From DTW you can rent a car, arrange a private car service, or take a rideshare into Ann Arbor.
Traveling to Ann Arbor for surgery
Patients come to Dr. Shoshana Ambani from across Michigan and beyond. If you are traveling for your procedure, here is how to plan the visit and your recovery.
Where Our Patients Travel From
Many patients drive in from nearby communities like Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Plymouth, Canton, Brighton, Novi, and Northville. Others come from the greater Detroit area and from farther across Michigan. Wherever you are starting from, the steps below are meant to make the distance feel manageable.
Begin Without Traveling
If a trip to Ann Arbor is not practical for a first conversation, you can begin with a virtual consultation. It is a private video conversation with Dr. Ambani about your goals and your candidacy. Your first in-person visit can then be focused and efficient.
Request a virtual consultationGetting to Ann Arbor
By Car
Ann Arbor sits just off I-94 and US-23, with easy access from Detroit, Toledo, and much of southeast Michigan. The practice and nearby hotels offer convenient parking.
Location
Shoshana Ambani Plastic Surgery is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a short drive from downtown and the University of Michigan medical campus.
Full address and directions are shared once your consultation is scheduled.
Travel details are general guidance and may change. Please confirm specifics when you book.
Where to Stay During Your Visit
Ann Arbor has a good range of places to stay, from extended-stay suites well suited to recovery to boutique hotels in the walkable downtown. A few options to consider.
Extended-stay Suites
Good for RecoveryResidence Inn Ann Arbor North
North side, near medical campus
- Full kitchen
- Free parking
- On-site laundry
- Quiet, wooded
TownePlace Suites Ann Arbor
South side, near the hospital
- Full kitchen
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- On-site laundry
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
Walkable downtown, Kerrytown
- Full kitchen
- Indoor pool
- Valet parking
Homewood Suites Ann Arbor
South side, ~10 min to downtown
- Full kitchen
- Covered parking
Staybridge Suites Ann Arbor
Research Park, off I-94
- Full kitchen
- Free parking
- Shuttle
- Calm, farther out
Boutique and Upscale
Near DowntownThe Bell Tower Hotel
Central campus, near State Street
- 66 rooms
- Free breakfast
- Quiet, personal service
Graduate By Hilton Ann Arbor
Downtown, one block from campus
- Walkable core
- On-site dining
- Coffee shop
The Kensington Hotel
Short drive from downtown
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
AC Hotel By Marriott Downtown
Heart of the walkable core
- Newer build
- Modern
- Walk to campus
We are happy to suggest comfortable, convenient places to stay near the practice. Ask us during your consultation and we will point you in the right direction.
These are researched suggestions offered for your convenience, not endorsements or affiliations.
Planning your stay and recovery
How long to plan for depends on your procedure and how you are healing. Dr. Ambani will give you a clear, personalized plan, including when it is safe to travel home.
First days
Plan to have a responsible adult with you for at least the first 24 hours after surgery.
Travel-home window
Dr. Ambani will set the earliest safe window to travel home for your specific procedure, and share it with you during your consultation.
Follow-up
Whether post-op visits can be handled virtually depends on your procedure and recovery. Dr. Ambani will let you know what is possible.
We Will Help You Plan the Visit
Our team can help you coordinate the timing of your consultation, surgery, and follow-up around your travel, so the pieces line up in as few trips as possible.
Common Questions from Traveling Patients
Can my first consultation be virtual?
Yes. Many out-of-town patients begin with a private video consultation with Dr. Ambani, then plan a focused in-person visit around the procedure.
What airport should I fly into?
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest major airport and is roughly a 30 minute drive from Ann Arbor.
How long should I plan to stay in Ann Arbor?
The right stay length depends on your procedure and recovery plan. Dr. Ambani will give you individualized guidance before you travel.
When can I travel home after surgery?
Dr. Ambani will set the earliest safe travel-home window for your specific procedure and healing plan.
Do I need someone to stay with me?
Yes. Plan to have a responsible adult with you for at least the first 24 hours after surgery.
Can you recommend where to stay?
Our team can suggest comfortable, convenient places to stay near the practice during your consultation planning.
Planning a visit from out of town?
The best next step is a conversation. Start with a virtual consultation, and we will help you plan the rest of the visit around it.