The Surgical Scheduling Process Demystified
Prior to working in a surgical setting, I always thought that once it is decided to have orthopedic surgery, you would be put on the next available surgery spot with your Surgeon, and that was that. Now I know it is not that simple. Nothing is ever that simple; there is a rather extensive process to even be on the surgery schedule. When I first started learning about this process, it seemed overwhelming to me. However, after a few deep breaths and getting to know the awesome staff at Washington Orthopaedic Center, I now know that the process is very manageable. And just like me, you will have the wonderful staff at WOC to help guide you on your journey to wellness. The first step on this wellness journey is obviously coming to WOC with an orthopedic issue. You will first be scheduled with a provider to assess any injuries and issues that can be treated by one of our orthopedic specialists. In the clinic, the provider will look into non-surgical options first and work with you, the patient, to see what works best for your lifestyle. We always strive to do the least invasive option whenever possible for our patients. Once [...]