Pre-Operative Instructions

To best prepare you for your treatment at our surgery center, we ask that you follow these guidelines:

Sedation

• If you will be receiving sedation, do not eat or drink anything 8 hours prior to your appointment, unless otherwise instructed by your surgeon.
• A licensed driver must accompany you and remain on the premises throughout your procedure.
• Please contact our office prior to your visit if you have any serious health conditions such as:
  • Recent heart attack or serious cardiac condition
  • Artificial heart valves
  • Joint replacement (such as knee, hip, etc.)
  • Kidney shunts
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney failure requiring dialysis

X-Rays

• An x-ray is required prior to treatment.
• Should you not have a current x-ray with you, we will be glad to provide this service at an additional charge.

Blood Thinner Patients

• Please contact our office two weeks prior to your appointment if you are a patient who uses any form of blood thinners such as:
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen
  • Coumadin/Warfarin
  • Plavix
  • Vitamin E
  • Herbal Medication

Medications

• Please provide us with a complete and current list of any medications that you are taking, so we can keep your records up to date.

Minors/Guardians

• All minors (under the age of 18) or those requiring legal guardian consent MUST have the legally designated parent or guardian in attendance during their visit.

Insurance & Payment Information

• If current information is not provided, the patient will be responsible for paying the cost, in full, at the time of the service.
• Payment is expected at the time of your treatment. Please contact our office prior to your appointment regarding any financial concerns.
• Patients who do not provide necessary paperwork and /or payment may be required to reschedule their appointment for another day.