Consultations
Please bring with you the following:
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Completed and signed new patient forms, unless previously emailed/faxed.
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Government ID and copy of your insurance card/s.
What to expect:
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Duration of first visit: approximately 30-60 minutes
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The surgeon will review your surgical goals and your medical/surgical history.
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A physical exam will then be performed.
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Surgical discussion including risks and benefits of surgery which will be reviewed in detail.
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If surgery is desired and deemed safe by the surgeon, you will be contacted within a week by the OR scheduler.
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Please have your letters ahead of time. This is required prior to securing a surgery date; and is recommended prior to your consultation.
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*IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING VIDEO AND PHONE CONSULTATIONS
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These are convenient but not ideal.
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In-person evaluation provides more accurate assessments and estimations of what to expect with surgery.
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Video/phone consultations may be scheduled with some exceptions.