First Visit

Your initial appointment will consist of an evaluation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, surgery can be performed the same day. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan may require a consultation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day. 

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:

• Your surgical referral slip and any x-rays if applicable.
• A list of medications you are presently taking.
• If you have medical or dental insurance, please provide this information prior to your first visit.  This will save time and allow us to verify your benefits.

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the consultation visit.

A preoperative consultation and physical examination is mandatory for patients undergoing IV anesthesia for surgery. Please have nothing to eat or drink six hours prior to your surgery. You will also need an adult to drive you home.

Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to surgery (i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medications (i.e., heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.).

X-Rays

If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays you may request that they forward them to our office. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional films are necessary they can be taken at our facility.