Surgical Medical Records - I would like my medical record from my previous surgeon.

Hello,Thank you for your question. Operative notes as well as pre-op photos would be useful. Your Chosen Plastic Surgeon will let you know what they need and your previous surgeon will release them to you. They may need you to submit your request in writing.All the best

Thank you for sharing your question.  It is best to ask for a copy of your full medical record including operative notes and preoperative photographs.  This makes planning easier for the next surgeon.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for your question. You will need to obtain a copy of your Operative Report and post-op follow up notes.  Hope this helps and good luck with your procedure!

For the most comprehensive review, the entire medical record should be requested. Although there is a statutory fee, most physicians will not request this of the patient. 

requesting your medical records is straight-forward -- call your surgeon's office and ask them for a copy of your medical record, including your operative report, photos, and office notes.

Thank you for your question!  I would recommend your entire record/chart  including consult notes, progress notes, and operative notes with before and after pictures to allow your new surgeon to fully evaluate you and help them come up with a plan to help you reach your goals!  Best of luck!



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Surgical records that were from the recent past should be avialable to you. Photos, progress notes, and operative notes would be essential.

You will want a copy of your operative report as well as your surgeon's post op notes to show your new surgeon. Hope this helps and best of luck --Kindly,Kouros Azar

Your "new" surgeon will let me know which records he/she will need.  I would expect operative note and post-op care notes.  However, best to check with your surgeon on this.

The choice of what records are needed is based on the discretion of the surgeon that you are considering to do your secondary procedure. He or she should instruct the staff to request certain information from the previous surgeon's office. In general, the previous operative report detailing the procedure as well as any implants if used are required as well as the initial consultation and follow up notes can be of help. Ultimately, you should ask the doctor's office that is planning on doing your revision for what information they need from the other surgeon.Best wishes,Dr. Ravi Somayazula