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Surgery FAQ: What To Know

  1. You will be required to have someone take you to and from surgery i.e. Spouse, Family member or Friend. You may uber to the facility, however, you must have someone responsible for your care and wellbeing to pick you up. You will need to ask the facility directly if the person caring for you is able to stay during your procedure.

  2. Depending on the procedure, we do not recommend air travel until after you are seen for your post-operative visit. (approx. 2 weeks)

  3. Your provider will discuss with you when you can resume your normal activities at your pre-op visit.

  4. Every surgical procedure is different, but most cases can be anywhere from 1 hour to 5 hours.

  5. Your surgical coordinator will verify your insurance for the surgeon’s fee only.

    Each surgical facility/hospital will also verify your insurance benefits and a representative will call you separately. Anesthesia is a separate charge which the facility can give you information on.

  6. Some facilities require a COVID/PCR/NAAT test regardless of your vaccination status. Your surgical coordinator will provide you with a testing form prior to your surgery. In most cases you will be required to test 3-5 days prior to your scheduled procedure. Home testing kits will not be accepted.

  7. No. Your provider will discuss when you can resume your normal activities.

  8. You will be mailed a pre-operative packet with instructions on how to pre-register with the facility. Due to high volume, some facilities will not call the patient until the week of surgery.

  9. Every facility is different on when they will call you. We will provide you with facility contact information. Patients are encouraged to call ahead of time to get a preliminary quote.

  10. Each facility has different requirements. Please contact them directly with the information provided to you by your surgical coordinator.

  11. Hair extensions are not recommended. Please discuss with your doctor at your pre-operative visit.

Dear Patient,

We are here for you. Due to COVID-19 and staff shortage, you may experience longer wait times on the phone and in the lobbies. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to service you as effectively as possible!

Your safety and our staff’s safety are important to us, we have made changes to accommodate and provide high-quality care.

PLEASE NOTE: All patients are required to wear a face mask prior to entering the office. Please refer to our COVID-19 Page for our updated Visitor Policy.

Thank you for understanding.

In Good Health,

OCWMG Physicians