Surgery With Coastal Podiatry Associates
We want to make your surgery process as easy and stress-free as possible. Here's what to expect
- Surgery Consultation
- You will meet with your podiatrist to talk about your foot and ankle problems. Together, you'll decide on a plan and see if surgery is the right option for you. After your visit, your doctor will prepare your surgery paperwork and send it to our surgery scheduler.
- Scheduling Your Surgery
- Once the scheduler receives your paperwork within 5-7 days, she will call you. During the call, she will explain your insurance coverage, and together you will pick a surgery date. She will then explain your next steps.
- If you are not called within 5-7 days, we are most likely waiting for prior authorization from your insurance company. Our surgery scheduler will call you once she receives this.
- Once the scheduler receives your paperwork within 5-7 days, she will call you. During the call, she will explain your insurance coverage, and together you will pick a surgery date. She will then explain your next steps.
- What Happens Next Depends on Your Doctor:
If You're Having Surgery With Dr. Keefer or Dr. Moore at McLeod Seacoast Hospital:
- You will need medical clearance from your primary care doctor. This must be completed within 30 days before your surgery. Once completed, they will fax it to us.
- A nurse from McLeod will call you 2-3 weeks before your surgery to discuss your medical history and determine if you need any additional tests before surgery.
- McLeod will call you the day before surgery to tell you what time to arrive.
- You will see your podiatrist for a follow-up visit within 3-5 days after surgery. Any additional follow-up visits will be decided at this appointment.
If You're Having Surgery With Dr. Menn or Dr. Werter at Carolina Bone & Joint Surgery Center:
- Our surgery scheduler will set up a pre-op appointment about 2 weeks before surgery at our International Dr. office.
- Dr. Werter's patients only: You will need medical clearance from your primary care doctor. This must be completed within 30 days before your surgery. Once completed, they will fax it to us.
- Carolina Bone & Joint will call you the day before surgery to let you know what time to arrive.
- You will see your podiatrist for a follow-up visit within 3-5 days after your surgery. Any additional follow-up visit will be decided at this appointment.
Important Reminders:
- If you have a balance for surgery, your payment is due by 5:00 PM EST the day before surgery. Our surgery scheduler can explain the 3 different options you have to submit your payment.
- Your podiatrist will give you a prescription for pain medication to help you recover.
