Patient FAQs
How do I get more information about my upcoming surgery?
Please contact our surgical coordinator at 443-481-3735.
What medications should I stop taking prior to my upcoming surgery?
Typically, most medications can be taken until your surgery and even the morning of surgery.
If you take blood thinning medications such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), warfarin (Coumadin), apixaban (Eliquis), rivaroxaban (Xarelto) or any of the new diabetes / weight loss drugs (GLP-1), please discuss at least a week ahead of time with our surgical coordinator Cathy, 443-481-3735. All supplements that you take should also be stopped prior to your surgery.
You will also be contacted by the prep team the evening of the last business day before your surgery to review your medications and final instructions.
When time should I come in for my surgery?
You will be asked to arrive about 2 hours prior to your scheduled surgery time. The prep team will confirm the time the night before surgery. During those 2 hours, your and your family will have a chance to talk with me and the anesthesiologist prior to your procedure. Please stay by your phone on the day of surgery as occasionally the timing will change.
Where do I park for the Annapolis office?
Garage B.
After you park you must go down to the basement or first floor of the garage and walk outside to the adjacent Wayson Pavilion. You will then take the stairs (preferred) or elevator to the 3rd floor for Suite 301.
Where do I park for the Lanham office?
Professional Building Garage.
After you park, you will walk outside from the ground level across to the Professional Building. You will then take the stairs (preferred) or elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to Suite 215.
What do I do if I have concerns during my recovery?
Please refer to the Surgery Recovery instructions for guidance. If you need to talk with someone, please call the office 443-481-3300 for assistance.