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In the event that a patient should need surgery, he/she will work closely with our office staff to ensure that the surgery scheduling and processing goes smoothly. You should receive a telephone call 24-48 hours after your appointment regarding your surgery date. Surgery is generally scheduled within two weeks of an initial appointment. Emergency procedures are scheduled as soon as possible.
All patients are required to have pre-operative testing. The necessary pre-operative orders will be mailed and/or given during a visit. Please review all of the orders given and remember the following:
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Call the pre-operative (pre-surgical) testing number listed on the order. |
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Make an appointment with the hospital pre-testing department (or) |
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If required by your health plan, make an appointment with your PCP for pre-testing. |
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Complete the pre-operative tests 2-3 weeks in advance. |
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Read, sign and return the consent form. |
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If required, send your surgery deposit to our office. |
Insurance: Our office will call your health plan for pre-authorization and will also check surgery benefits. You will receive immediate notification if your health plan denies authorization.
Hospital Admission: Carpal tunnel, ulnar surgery and muscle biopsy procedure patients are outpatient and discharged within 2-5 hours after surgery. Most spinal procedures are performed on an outpatient (23 hours or less) basis. Lumbar fusion patients are admitted after surgery and generally stay 1-2 days. Cranial surgery patients are admitted after surgery and generally stay 3-4 days.
Surgery Assistant: Most neurological procedures require an assistant. Assistance may be performed by another physician, physician’s assistant and/or a surgical assistant. Please note that Dr. Melisi and/or Dr. Sharma will be performing the surgery.
| Pre Operative Instructions: |
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No aspirin or aspirin-related medications (Advil or Aleve) for one week prior to surgery. |
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Notify us if you are on any blood-thinners prior to your surgery. |
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Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery (including water). |
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Arrive at the hospital 1 ½ hour prior to your scheduled surgery time. Follow all instructions provided by the pre-surgical nurse. |
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Bring your MRI films/disc to the hospital with you on the day of surgery. The procedure will not be performed without the film/disc present. |
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Remember to designate someone to be responsible for taking your MRI films or disc home after surgery. Do not leave them at the Hospital! |
| Post Operative Instructions: |
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Call our office when you arrive home. |
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You need to be seen in one of our offices 7-10 days after surgery. |
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Read/review the post operative instruction form. |
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Call if you have any questions or concerns. |
Helpful telephone numbers:
Main Office Number: 703-796-1111
Fair Oaks Hospital: 703-391-3000
Pre-Surgical Testing: 703-391-3500
Prince William Hospital: 703-369-8000
Pre-Surgical Testing Dept will contact you.
Reston Hospital Center: 703-689-9000
Pre-Surgical Testing: 703-689-9005
Reston Surgery Center: 703-639-3100
On-line Clinical History: www.restonsurgerycenter.com
Virginia Hospital Center: 703-558-5000
Pre-Surgical Testing: 703-558-6159
If you have any questions regarding theses instructions, please call our office. |
