Step 3. Please read all the information in the Patient Information brochure or
Appointment form carefully, complete all forms provided by our staff, and bring all forms with you on the day of your appointment.
Stop taking
the following medications prior to the procedure:
o Aspirin for seven (7) days
o
Anti-inflammatory medications for
three (3) days (e.g., Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aleve, Celebrex)
o Narcotic pain medication and/or sedatives for six (6) hours (e.g., Vicodin, Norco,
Valium)
o
If you are on diabetes medications
or blood thinners (e.g. Coumadin, Heparin, Plavix), follow the special instructions provided by our staff in the Appointment
form.
Step 4. On the day of the procedure:
· Do not eat for eight (8) hours prior to your procedure. Do not
take liquids four (4) hours prior to your procedure. Sips of water with medication are acceptable any time.
·
Arrive one hour prior to your appointment
time.
·
Bring all completed forms and provide
to Dr. O’Neill. Electronic copies are available:
o
New patient history (4 pages)
o
New patient consultations (2 pages)
o
Established patient history (1 page)
o
Financial and Privacy consent form
(3 pages)
·
Bring MRI, CT and
X-Ray films to all appointments.
· Have a driver if you are having an outpatient procedure. Arrange for a driver to
pick you up approximately one (1) hour after your procedure time (no taxis or public transportation).
·
Bring your driver’s license
or official identification. If applicable, bring your insurance card and cash, check or credit card for
your co-payment.
·
Leave valuables and jewelry at home.
Wear loose comfortable clothing. If applicable, bring glasses/contact lenses and a case to contain
them.
·
Call us if you develop symptoms of
a cold, flu, other infection, if you are placed on antibiotics, or if you think you might be pregnant.
·
Provide a two (2) business
day advanced cancellation notification at 415-600-7830. Cancelled appointments within two (2) business
days will incur a cancellation fee.
