Your surgical care
What to expect
Your appointments will depend on your diagnosis and treatment. This is a general guide to consultation, preparation and follow-up.
What to expect
Appointments and procedures
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Consultation
We review your symptoms, records and previous treatment, then discuss the options. We may recommend more tests, nonsurgical treatment, a procedure or another specialist.
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Preparation
Before a procedure, we review your health, medications and test results with the anesthesia team. We’ll discuss anything that needs attention first, along with preparation, transport, recovery and insurance authorization.
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Procedure
Some procedures can be done in the office. Those requiring a hospital operating room, additional monitoring or an inpatient stay take place at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with VSS clinicians who hold privileges there.
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Recovery and follow-up
Before you leave, your clinical team will explain how to care for yourself at home and whom to call. At follow-up, we review your recovery, discuss results and check any wound or other concerns.
Getting to your appointment
Check your appointment location
Our office is in the 3650 Professional Building, Suite 205B. Hospital procedures have a different check-in location, so follow the instructions provided for your appointment.
Campus map and directionsInstructions
Use the directions given for your procedure.
Fasting, medication, arrival, transportation, and recovery instructions differ by procedure and care setting. General website information cannot replace the plan issued by your surgical and anesthesia teams.
Contact the office
Questions about an upcoming appointment?
Call us to check on scheduling, records or preparation for your visit.