Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. This is an important first step in allowing patients to understand what is involved in the particular type of surgery they need, and allows the doctor(s) to assess each patient’s particular needs and plan the surgery accordingly. Occasionally, some minor surgeries can be performed the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will almost always require an initial evaluation visit followed by a second appointment to provide planned treatment on another day. While we make every effort to accommodate each patient’s needs, same-day surgery is also contingent on level of urgency and schedule availability.