Do doctors do drug screening before surgery?

Tests other than for nicotine and pregnancy are not routine before elective plastic surgery, but if you do use drugs it is very important that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon and your anesthesia provider. Your medical records are confidential. 

The tests my office requires do not include screening for drugs.  My patients are provided with a pre-op and post-op checklist which indicates the do's and don'ts prior to and after surgery.  They are made aware that not following these guidelines could impact the safety of their surgery, their healing and recovery, and desired results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeryLos Angeles, CA

I do not drug screen patients except for nicotine. Different doctors might have different requirements before surgery.Best of luck.Dr. ALDO 

Thanks for your question.  I can't speak for others but I don't do drug screening.  The doctor-patient relationship is built on trust and confidentiality, so I trust my patients to provide accurate information.  Technically a person could decide not to tell me all sorts of important information, not just the drugs they are taking.  For your safety I'd suggest telling your surgeon your complete medical history, including recreational and medicinal drugs you use.

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Drug testing is not routine for patients, unless there is a frank concern. Realized, however, that certain drug use may cause you to have a myriad of increased risks with surgery, and it would be imperative and prudent to tell your surgeon of all medications, herbals, OTC, and drugs being used.

Pre operative testing will vary by surgeon. Some surgeons will test for nicotine prior to surgery, while others do not. It is vital for your safety to be open and honest with your surgeon about medication use as well as any recreational drug use. Failure to do so can put you at risk during surgery.

Some do and some don't. If you are having surgery, please avoid any recreational drugs. Your liver has to handle everything it is given and you will receive a fair amount with anesthesia. Also, you do not want to have a bad reaction with your drugs.

thank you for your question. The pre operative exams exist in regular blood work and viral conditions, drugs screening is not part of these exams. It is important to discuss any type of drug use / smoking or otherwise with your surgeon because it can seriously complicate your surgery and post op if you do not tell the medical team. Best of luck 

I do not routinely drug screen patients prior to surgery. I would normally ask patients about drugs they are taking. Clearly if you are having surgery it is important that your doctors understand what you are taking as it could interact with medication that you are prescribed.Best wishes

Hi dear, thank you for your question.
No, it is not done neither is a requirement but drugs may alter your organism and complications are not good for your health. Remember you will have to get under anesthesia and it is not recommended to mix different substances. 
Hope this helps, 
Dr. Jiménez Toribio 
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.