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Pre-op medical clearance for surgery in NYC and Long Island
Bring the surgeon's orders and procedure details for a medical evaluation that reviews your health history, medications, current symptoms, exam findings, and requested testing before surgery.
A pre-op medical evaluation reviews health history, medications, current symptoms, and findings relevant to the planned procedure. The surgeon, anesthesiology team, and facility set the final requirements and decide whether surgery should proceed. Abnormal findings or incomplete records can require follow-up before documentation is finalized.
The published self-pay price for the pre-op medical evaluation visit is $175. Laboratory work, EKGs, imaging, vaccines, specialist reports, and other requested services are separate when needed. Bring the surgeon's checklist so the team can identify likely add-on costs before work is performed.
Start with the surgeon's complete instructions
The required form, test orders, accepted date window, and submission process should be confirmed before the appointment.
A focused evaluation, not a one-size-fits-all test package
A pre-op medical evaluation reviews health history, medications, current symptoms, and findings relevant to the planned procedure. The surgeon, anesthesiology team, and facility set the final requirements and decide whether surgery should proceed. Abnormal findings or incomplete records can require follow-up before documentation is finalized.
- Bring the exact form and testing checklist from the surgeon or surgical facility.
- The clinical team reviews medical history, medicines, symptoms, and relevant findings.
- Final paperwork can depend on required results, outside records, and follow-up.
How the pre-op evaluation works
Start with the surgical team's exact requirements so the appointment, testing, and paperwork follow the right sequence.
Book early enough
Allow time for results, outside records, repeat testing, or specialist review before surgery.
Complete the evaluation
The clinician reviews medical history, medicines, current health, exam findings, and requested testing.
Send completed records
Documentation is finalized when required information is available and then routed according to the surgeon's instructions.
Prepare for the visit before you arrive
Bring every surgical form
Bring the surgeon or facility form, written test orders, surgery date, procedure details, photo ID, insurance card if using insurance, a complete medication and supplement list, allergy information, relevant medical records, and recent test or specialist results. Include any history of anesthesia problems or prior surgery complications.
Confirm the timing window
The surgeon or surgical facility determines how recent the evaluation and test results must be. Book early enough for laboratory processing, outside records, specialist review, or repeat testing. If the surgery date changes, confirm whether the existing evaluation still falls within the required window.
Expect individualized testing
Testing is based on the surgeon's orders, procedure, health history, age, symptoms, and clinical judgment. Possible requests can include blood counts, metabolic or coagulation tests, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, an EKG, or chest imaging. Not every patient needs every test, and some testing may require a separate lab, imaging center, or specialist.
Review medicines safely
Bring a complete medication and supplement list. Do not stop or change prescription medicines, blood thinners, diabetes or weight-loss medicines, or supplements on your own. Follow instructions from the surgeon, anesthesiology team, and prescribing clinician.
Understand price and coverage
The published self-pay price for the pre-op medical evaluation visit is $175. Laboratory work, EKGs, imaging, vaccines, specialist reports, and other requested services are separate when needed. Bring the surgeon's checklist so the team can identify likely add-on costs before work is performed. Many major insurance plans are accepted for eligible medical visits. Coverage for a pre-op evaluation, administrative forms, laboratory work, an EKG, imaging, or other surgeon-requested services varies by plan and medical necessity. The team can review benefits before the visit, but the insurer makes the final coverage decision.
Report changes in health
Tell the surgeon and clinic about a new fever, cough, breathing problem, chest pain, rash, infection, or other illness before surgery. Call 911 for severe trouble breathing, chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or another emergency.
Possible parts of pre-surgical testing
The surgeon's orders and the clinical evaluation determine what is appropriate. A blanket panel is not required for every patient.
| Evaluation or test | Why it may be requested | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| History and exam | Health conditions, current symptoms, prior surgery, anesthesia history, allergies, medicines, vital signs, and focused examination. | The clinical evaluation determines whether more records or follow-up are needed. |
| Blood work | Possible blood count, metabolic, glucose, kidney, liver, or coagulation tests when ordered. | The exact panel depends on the procedure and clinical context. |
| EKG | May be requested based on age, heart history, symptoms, anesthesia plan, procedure, or facility protocol. | Confirm availability and bring the written order. |
| Urine testing | Urinalysis or pregnancy testing may be requested in selected situations. | Not every patient needs urine testing. |
| Chest imaging | A chest X-ray may be ordered for a specific clinical or procedural reason. | Imaging may require a separate facility; routine imaging is not assumed. |
| Specialist records | Cardiology, pulmonology, or other specialist input may be requested for certain conditions or findings. | Allow time for outside reports before the paperwork deadline. |
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Bronx
174th Street
932 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10460
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Queens
Astoria
37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
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Bronx
Bartow Mall
2063A Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475
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Brooklyn
Crown Heights
341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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Long Island
Hicksville
232 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
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Queens
Jackson Heights
80-10 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
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Queens
Jamaica
90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
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Queens
Long Island City
30-07 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
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Long Island
Mineola
135 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501
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Manhattan
StuyTown
259 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Brooklyn
Williamsburg
308 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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The published self-pay price for the pre-op medical evaluation visit is $175. Laboratory work, EKGs, imaging, vaccines, specialist reports, and other requested services are separate when needed. Bring the surgeon's checklist so the team can identify likely add-on costs before work is performed.
Many major insurance plans are accepted for eligible medical visits. Coverage for a pre-op evaluation, administrative forms, laboratory work, an EKG, imaging, or other surgeon-requested services varies by plan and medical necessity. The team can review benefits before the visit, but the insurer makes the final coverage decision.
Pre-op appointment guidance
What to bring
Prepare the surgical packet, medication list, identification, and recent records.
Testing, EKG, and blood work
Understand how surgeon orders and clinical findings determine testing.
When to schedule
Use the surgeon's accepted window and allow time for results or follow-up.
Cost and insurance
Review the $175 base self-pay visit and possible separate service costs.
Related care and pricing
Urgent care locations
Review active clinic details, directions, and general same-day visit access.
Lab tests and blood work
Review Nao Medical laboratory services when the surgeon requests blood or urine testing.
Primary care
Ongoing medical conditions may need primary-care follow-up before or after surgery.
Published self-pay prices
Review the current self-pay visit list and separate service pricing.
Helpful pre-op links
Medical preparation resources
These patient and hospital resources explain common preoperative evaluation, medication, testing, and preparation topics. Follow the instructions from your own surgeon and anesthesiology team.
Questions about pre-op medical clearance
A pre-op medical evaluation reviews health history, medications, current symptoms, and findings relevant to the planned procedure. The surgeon, anesthesiology team, and facility set the final requirements and decide whether surgery should proceed. Abnormal findings or incomplete records can require follow-up before documentation is finalized.
Bring the surgeon or facility form, written test orders, surgery date, procedure details, photo ID, insurance card if using insurance, a complete medication and supplement list, allergy information, relevant medical records, and recent test or specialist results. Include any history of anesthesia problems or prior surgery complications.
Testing is based on the surgeon's orders, procedure, health history, age, symptoms, and clinical judgment. Possible requests can include blood counts, metabolic or coagulation tests, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, an EKG, or chest imaging. Not every patient needs every test, and some testing may require a separate lab, imaging center, or specialist.
The surgeon or surgical facility determines how recent the evaluation and test results must be. Book early enough for laboratory processing, outside records, specialist review, or repeat testing. If the surgery date changes, confirm whether the existing evaluation still falls within the required window.
The clinical evaluation may be available quickly, but final documentation can depend on test results, outside records, or follow-up. Same-day completion cannot be guaranteed.
The published self-pay price for the pre-op medical evaluation visit is $175. Laboratory work, EKGs, imaging, vaccines, specialist reports, and other requested services are separate when needed. Bring the surgeon's checklist so the team can identify likely add-on costs before work is performed.
Many major insurance plans are accepted for eligible medical visits. Coverage for a pre-op evaluation, administrative forms, laboratory work, an EKG, imaging, or other surgeon-requested services varies by plan and medical necessity. The team can review benefits before the visit, but the insurer makes the final coverage decision.
The surgeon, anesthesiology team, and surgical facility make the final procedural decision and set the required documentation. The medical evaluation provides information for that decision.
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