Can I do a consult 5 months in advance before I want to get surgery?
Answer: Consultation and Surgery Timing The time between consultation and surgery has more to do with logistics rather than medical concerns. Most surgeons and patients need some time to arrange the schedule to facilitate longer cases, shorter cases are typically easier to schedule. You can certainly have a consult months before your planned surgery date. Your medical evaluation and results should not be older than 30 days. In order to plan effectively for time off, help from family, etc., it is helpful to book your procedure and put a deposit so that you can secure a date that you want long in advance. If you wait too long, you may not get the date that works best for you. Good luck with your procedure.
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Answer: Consultation and Surgery Timing The time between consultation and surgery has more to do with logistics rather than medical concerns. Most surgeons and patients need some time to arrange the schedule to facilitate longer cases, shorter cases are typically easier to schedule. You can certainly have a consult months before your planned surgery date. Your medical evaluation and results should not be older than 30 days. In order to plan effectively for time off, help from family, etc., it is helpful to book your procedure and put a deposit so that you can secure a date that you want long in advance. If you wait too long, you may not get the date that works best for you. Good luck with your procedure.
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Answer: Consultation and Surgery I would suggest not doing a consult to far in advance. If you want options for treatment sure, but maybe less than 3 months for the actual treatment plan. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Consultation and Surgery I would suggest not doing a consult to far in advance. If you want options for treatment sure, but maybe less than 3 months for the actual treatment plan. Best, Dr. Emer.
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August 25, 2016
Answer: Interval between consult and surgery Yes, 5 months would be a good amount of lead time before your expected/hopeful surgical date. We typically book several months out but occasionally can get patients in sooner if the need arises.Hope that helps and best wishes, Dr. Donath
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August 25, 2016
Answer: Interval between consult and surgery Yes, 5 months would be a good amount of lead time before your expected/hopeful surgical date. We typically book several months out but occasionally can get patients in sooner if the need arises.Hope that helps and best wishes, Dr. Donath
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August 26, 2016
Answer: Time frame between a consultation and surgery It will actually depend on your schedule . It is wise to consult with enough time to process the information received during your consultation and get some routine tests and prepare for surgery . Best wishes
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August 26, 2016
Answer: Time frame between a consultation and surgery It will actually depend on your schedule . It is wise to consult with enough time to process the information received during your consultation and get some routine tests and prepare for surgery . Best wishes
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August 25, 2016
Answer: Consultation and surgery Yes, it is often a good idea to go in early for consultation. This will help insure a specific date that you might want as well as clear up any medical issues that could hinder your ability to go ahead with surgery.
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August 25, 2016
Answer: Consultation and surgery Yes, it is often a good idea to go in early for consultation. This will help insure a specific date that you might want as well as clear up any medical issues that could hinder your ability to go ahead with surgery.
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