Many situations, surgeons and other physicians performing a procedure will require patients to obtain a medical clearance for surgery. Medical clearance is, essentially, considered to be an authorization from an evaluating doctor that a patient is cleared, or deemed healthy enough, for a proposed surgery. The purpose of the preoperative evaluation is to assess what medical problems are present and how those problems might affect a person’s operative risk.” It offers the patient and surgeon realistic expectations of what complications may arise during and after surgery. The evaluation is further helpful for determining interventions the patient can do that may lower that risk.
These clearances provide the surgeon with the valuable medical opinion of another physician in regards to the patient’s safety and risk factors as they relate to the scheduled procedure.
At Concierge Medicine of Boca Raton a extensive medical clearance will help determine what risks you might face. Our providers perform a physical examination, EKG, in house labs (blood and urinalysis), imaging studies, physiology studies, and a detailed review of the patient’s medical history as well as a review of current prescriptions and their interactions with any drugs that the surgeon may be prescribing for anesthesia or pain control.
We understand how time consuming medical clearance for surgery appointments can be and an annoying step when you are preparing for your procedure, they are an incredibly important step in pre-procedure medical care that not only provide your surgeon with a glimpse of your health, but also guide his or her decisions in regards to your pre-op, peri-op, and post-operational care. Medical clearances for surgery thus increase patient safety and play an important role in your surgeon’s ability to mitigate risks and perform a successful procedure.
At Concierge Medicine of Boca Raton, we offer convenient, same- or next-day appointments in nearly all medical clearances for surgeries and cosmetic procedures. Please call our office, and one of our friendly staff members will review yours and your surgeon’s requests and paperwork, schedule your appointment.
Comprehensive Physical
Your yearly, comprehensive physical is vital for your health and wellness. While it allows us to follow ongoing, chronic medical conditions, it also is an opportunity to detect abnormalities early and even prevent disease.
Preventive Care
Have you heard that it is easier to prevent disease than it is to treat it? Preventive medicine involves a “whole body” approach to medicine, specifically, focusing on the whole patient and the many factors that play a role in their health.
Care Coordination
Your primary care physician is the “quarterback” of your health. Whenever you need to see a specialist, we seek out the best one for your specific needs and schedule the appointment on your behalf. We also “close the loop” and follow up with the specialist to solidify your medical plan of care.
