Scheduling your surgery

If after your evaluation by and consultation with the Thoracic Surgeon it has been decided that surgery is necessary, you will meet with our Surgical Scheduling Coordinators. They will schedule you for any pre-operative testing you may require. These may include chest x-ray, CT scan, bone scan, bronchoscopy, ventilation/perfusion studies, biopsies, and blood work. You will be given an appointment at the Pre-Admitting Testing Center (PATC) as well as a time and date for your thoracic surgery. You will be informed as to anything you must do prior to your surgery and will be told what time you need to arrive at the hospital the day of your surgery. They will give you an information packet that will contain any information you need to know regarding your hospital stay. They are also available by phone to answer any questions you may have after you leave the clinic.