Preparing for Your Appointment

Your First Visit

In your initial appointment and consultation, the surgeon will review your medical history, gather information regarding your reason for visit and symptoms, explain your diagnosis and propose a treatment plan. You will be given an opportunity to ask questions. 

An initial consultation is mandatory for patients undergoing surgery. Often, surgery can be performed the same day as your consultation. However, if a more complex medical history or extensive surgical treatment is required, you’ll be advised to book an additional appointment for your procedure.

Please have nothing to eat or drink after midnight the evening prior to your surgery. You will also need a responsible adult to drive you home and remain with you  post-procedure. Please inform your ride that they will be required to remain in the office during your treatment time which is approximately 3 hours.

We ask that you provide the following information at the time of your initial consultation:

• Photo identification.

• Your provincial health care card.

• A list of current medical conditions as well as your medical history.

• A list of medications and dosages that you are currently taking.

• Your extended health insurance card (ie Blue Cross, Sunlife).

• Your Alberta Works, Veterans Affairs, Alberta Child Health Benefit, NIHB or other coverage cards.

IMPORTANT: If the patient is a minor, we request that the individual’s parent or legal guardian be present please.