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What options are available for Financing? How long do I have to wait between
date of consult and date of Surgery? How do I obtain further information about the medical
procedure I am considering? Do I have any choice in which Surgeon performs my
procedure? How long have the Surgeons been in practice? What type of Anaesthesia is used? What kind of tests do I need to have done prior
to my surgery? What dietary and smoking restrictions will I need
to follow before surgery? What dietary and smoking restrictions will I need
to follow after surgery? For day surgery, can I go
home on my own? Where do your out-of-town patients recover? What days and times are you open? Where do I go for my post-op check-up? How long after surgery is my first check-up? If I have a medical emergency following surgery whom do I contact?
Healthy individuals between the ages of 3 to 90 years old who have a stable medical condition and have not required hospital or emergency room treatment in the past 3 months are eligible for surgery or treatment at our facility. If you have a medical history of any of the following conditions, you will need to consult with one of the Surgeons in order to proceed with your required treatment:
* People with documented heart attack would have to be at least 6 months from the time of the last heart attack. If there is any doubt, contact your surgeon.
What options are available for Financing? For information on how to finance your Surgery or treatment please go to our section on medical coverage.
To book a consultation or to learn more about surgical procedures offered, please contact our Centre and one of our professional staff will be happy to assist you.
Consultations may vary in length depending on the type of procedure. On average consults take between 45 minutes to an hour, some may take longer, others shorter, however never less than 30 minutes.
How long do I have to wait between date of consult and date of Surgery? Our helpful staff will schedule your Surgery to suit your needs, taking into account the Surgeon’s availability.
How do I obtain further information about the medical procedure I am considering? Discuss this with your Surgeon or General Practitioner. You may find the information you are looking for within this website or obtain literature from your Surgeon’s office.
Do I have any choice in which Surgeon performs my procedure? Yes you do. Provided your requested Surgeon has been granted privileges at the centre and is registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia he or she will be able to perform the required procedure.
How long have the Surgeons been in practice? This varies from Surgeon to Surgeon. To learn more about our team of Surgeons and Practitioners please visit our section on surgeons.
What type of Anaesthesia is used? The type of Anaesthesia administered will depend on the type of surgery that you are undergoing. It will vary from a General Anesthetic to Regional or Local Anesthetic. In a Regional Anesthetic, only that part of your body that the surgeon is operating on is frozen. In a Local Anesthetic the surgeon injects the Local Anesthetic into the very localized area on which they are operating. The anesthetist can give you medications through an intravenous line that will make you drowsy and not remember being in the Operating Room. Often the Anesthetist can inject Local Anesthetic during the procedure that will keep you comfortable for many hours after the Surgery. In consultation with your Surgeon and/or Anesthetist you can decide on the type of Anesthetic that will be administered to you. Regardless of the type of Anesthetic given, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and EKG are routinely monitored.
What kind of tests do I need to have done prior to my surgery? This depends on the type of procedure and any pre-existing medical condition, your Surgeon or General Practitioner will advise you.
What dietary and smoking restrictions will I need to follow before surgery? This may vary depending on the nature of the Procedure. You will be given a list of pre-operative instructions to follow once your Surgery or Procedure has been scheduled.
What dietary and smoking restrictions will I need to follow after Surgery? As with your pre-operative restrictions, you will be given a list of post-operative instructions prior to Surgery.
For day Surgery, can I go home on my own? No. An escort is required. If you do not have one, the Centre will assist in providing one for you.
Where do your out-of-town patients recover? There are many Hotels in our area where out-of-town patients and their families can stay. Our helpful staff can suggest Hotels or other Hospitality options available in the area.
What days and times are you open? The Centre is open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm except for Statutory Holidays.
Where do I go for my post-op check-up? Your post-op check-up will take place at your Surgeons office.
How long after Surgery is my first check-up? Your Surgeon will advise you of your first check-up.
If I have a medical emergency following Surgery whom do I contact? Prior to release from the Centre, a list of instructions from your Surgeon will be provided to you will all necessary details regarding medical emergencies.
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