I've been told even if you get lab results you need a primary care physician to clear you. Is that true? Just want to be prepared.
Answer: Is it necessary to have lab results done by a primary physician or can the test be done at labcorp/quest diagnostics ? Thanks for your question. Every surgeon have they'r own preop and post op protocol. Usually a regular blood test is asked and if needed, a medical clearance or extra tests are require. In all cases your safety is of utmost importance to us. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.
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Answer: Is it necessary to have lab results done by a primary physician or can the test be done at labcorp/quest diagnostics ? Thanks for your question. Every surgeon have they'r own preop and post op protocol. Usually a regular blood test is asked and if needed, a medical clearance or extra tests are require. In all cases your safety is of utmost importance to us. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.
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Answer: Medical clearances Thank you for your question! Your clearances for surgery are dependent on your medical history and your surgeon will decide on what is needed in order for you to be cleared. You may just need labs drawn at a location such as lab Corp, but significant medical history may require that you be cleared by a physician. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon who can create a personalized plan for you. Best of luck!
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Answer: Medical clearances Thank you for your question! Your clearances for surgery are dependent on your medical history and your surgeon will decide on what is needed in order for you to be cleared. You may just need labs drawn at a location such as lab Corp, but significant medical history may require that you be cleared by a physician. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon who can create a personalized plan for you. Best of luck!
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Is it necessary to have lab results done by a primary physician or can the test be done at labcorp/quest diagnostic? Thank you so much for sharing with us your question.
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Is it necessary to have lab results done by a primary physician or can the test be done at labcorp/quest diagnostic? Thank you so much for sharing with us your question.
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July 7, 2019
Answer: Is it necessary to have lab results done by a primary physician or can the test be done at labcorp/quest diagnostics ? If PSs have a preference, they will specify the lab. Otherwise, either the PCP's lab or labcorp/quest can be used to perform the labs requested by your PS.Most surgeons will do some blood work prior to surgery, but some surgeons do not. It is always best to ask these questions of your chosen surgeon as recommendations may be different.
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July 7, 2019
Answer: Is it necessary to have lab results done by a primary physician or can the test be done at labcorp/quest diagnostics ? If PSs have a preference, they will specify the lab. Otherwise, either the PCP's lab or labcorp/quest can be used to perform the labs requested by your PS.Most surgeons will do some blood work prior to surgery, but some surgeons do not. It is always best to ask these questions of your chosen surgeon as recommendations may be different.
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July 7, 2019
Answer: Medical clearance for elective surgery We generally request medical clearance before any procedure done in general anesthesia. This is in particular important if surgeon did not have chance to see patient multiple times before surgery and hes no detailed knowledge about medical condition(s) that may jeopardize safety of surgery. You can do your labs in any lab but for medical clearance it is best to be done by your primary care physician (internist, family medicine) if you have one. If you do not have your PCP it is best to do it in medical office recommended by your friend, practice near you home or one recommended by surgery center staff. Good luck.
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July 7, 2019
Answer: Medical clearance for elective surgery We generally request medical clearance before any procedure done in general anesthesia. This is in particular important if surgeon did not have chance to see patient multiple times before surgery and hes no detailed knowledge about medical condition(s) that may jeopardize safety of surgery. You can do your labs in any lab but for medical clearance it is best to be done by your primary care physician (internist, family medicine) if you have one. If you do not have your PCP it is best to do it in medical office recommended by your friend, practice near you home or one recommended by surgery center staff. Good luck.
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