Out Of Town & International Patients
| 1. First Things First If you do not live in the New York City area, and are interested in having surgery with Dr. Guida, please complete an online consultation. Instructions are available by clicking on the online consultations tab located on our website. Once the online consultation is complete, and you are determined to be a good candidate for surgery, our office will contact you to make arrangements. Please refer to the following list to help guide you through the process. 2. Prior To Arrival If you are planning to have your surgery with Dr. Guida and your consultation has been completed, there are several things that must be taken care of before you arrive in New York City. We will need to order several routine blood tests before you can have surgery. You should plan on seeing your regular doctor for this, or know of one that could take care of all necessary tests. The tests must be done at least 10-14 days before the day of your surgery so that there is sufficient time to obtain and review the results. The exact tests that must be ordered will be determined by your age, general health and planned procedures. If you are considering nose surgery, you should plan on having a CT scan of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Our office can help you arrange this in advance, as it may need pre-certified by your insurance company. There is a specific type of CT scan that works best for image guided surgery and this needs to be specified to the radiologist. If you have had a CT scan within the last 12 months, please send us the report. If you have any medical problems, or if you are over the age of 40, we will need medical clearance from your doctor. If you do not have a regular doctor, you should arrange for an appointment with one. You will need prescription medications before and after your surgery. These medications should be filled several days before surgery. You can choose to obtain them in New York City after your arrival. This should be arranged in advance. When making your travel plans, you will need to arrive at least one full day prior to your procedure. In general, you will need to stay at least a week in New York City before you can return home. The exact amount of time depends on your procedure and how far you are traveling. You will need to have an adult with you throughout your stay. If you do not have someone that could accompany you, we will need to arrange for a nurse to take care of you after your surgery. 3. Accommodations There are numerous options for where to stay while you are in New York City. We can help you make reservations. Our recommendations will depend in part on what procedures you will be undergoing. Some patients may even need to stay overnight in the hospital, though it is uncommon. We prefer that you stay in a location that is close to our office. |
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