INFORMATION FOR SURGERY PATIENTS

What to expect for day/outpatient surgery?

What to expect for inpatient surgery?

Making an Appointment

In most cases, you must have approval from your primary care provider before making an appointment with a surgeon. If you have a question about the process, please contact your insurance company or primary care provider directly.

If you want to be seen by a CHA surgeon, please ask your primary care provider for a referral. Regardless of where you go for surgery, you should feel comfortable with your care; all of our surgeons give second opinions. If you have any questions about the referral, please call us at 617-665-2555.

What to Bring For Your Appointment

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your first visit to our surgeons. This will give you time to register and fill out any necessary paperwork.

Please also bring the following with you if possible:

• Any X-rays or other relevant diagnostic tests
• Your medical record that relates to your visit
• Current medications and dosages that you are taking
• Name and phone number of your PCP
• Health Insurance information

Co-payments not covered by insurance are expected at the time of service.

If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, please call us at 617-665-2555 as soon as possible so we can reschedule.