PRE-SURGERY CHECKUP SPECIALIST

A comprehensive pre-surgery checkup typically includes several essential tests to ensure you're ready for surgery. At Elevate Health Group, our standard pre-operative evaluation includes:

• Complete medical history review and physical examination

• Complete blood count (CBC) and comprehensive metabolic panel

• Electrocardiogram (EKG) to assess heart function

• Chest X-ray for lung and heart evaluation

• Coagulation studies if you're on blood thinners

• Additional tests based on your age, medical conditions, and type of surgery

Our team will customize your testing based on your specific surgical procedure and individual health needs to ensure the safest possible outcome.

We recommend scheduling your pre-surgery checkup 1-2 weeks before your scheduled surgery date. This timing allows us to:

• Complete all necessary testing and receive results

• Address any medical issues that might need optimization

• Coordinate with your surgical team if any concerns arise

• Provide you with pre-operative instructions and preparation guidelines

• Make medication adjustments if necessary

For complex surgeries or if you have multiple medical conditions, we may recommend scheduling even earlier to ensure adequate time for any necessary medical optimization.

To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, please bring the following items to your pre-surgery checkup:

• Complete list of current medications, including dosages and frequency

• All prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements

• Insurance cards and photo identification

• Previous medical records, test results, and imaging studies

• List of allergies and previous adverse reactions

• Contact information for your surgeon and other healthcare providers

• Details about the planned surgical procedure

Having this information readily available helps us provide the most thorough evaluation and ensures nothing important is overlooked in your pre-operative assessment.

If we identify any health concerns during your pre-surgery evaluation, we work closely with you and your surgical team to ensure the safest possible outcome:

• We immediately communicate findings with your surgeon

• Develop a plan to optimize your health before surgery

• May recommend delaying surgery if medical issues need treatment

• Coordinate with specialists if specialized care is needed

• Adjust medications or provide additional treatments as necessary

• Provide enhanced monitoring recommendations for the perioperative period

Our goal is to identify and address any potential complications before they become serious problems, ensuring you have the safest possible surgical experience with the best outcomes.