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Surgeon visit
surgeon · general surgeon · surgical consultation
A doctor who decides if you need surgery and treats conditions that surgery can help, from hernias to abscesses.
For a hernia, gallstones, an abscess, an ingrown nail, lumps under the skin, or before planned surgery.
⏱ Duration: usually 20 to 40 minutes
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Tests. Bring ultrasounds, scans, and test results, if you had them.
- Clothes. Wear something that makes it easy to show the area.
What to bring
- Your ID
- Scans and reports
- Past test results, discharge papers, and reports
- A list of your medicines, or the packs themselves
How it goes
- The doctor asks about your symptoms
- The area is examined and felt
- Your tests are reviewed
- The doctor explains if surgery is needed and what the options are
- If surgery is needed, you get a list of pre-op tests
What you'll feel
- Feeling the sore area may be unpleasant
- Tell the doctor if it hurts
Afterwards
- If surgery is needed, the doctor will tell you how to prepare
- Ask how long recovery takes
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Severe belly pain, vomiting, or a high fever: do not wait for the visit. Call emergency services
Common questions
Will surgery be scheduled right away?
Not always. Often tests come first, and sometimes surgery is not needed at all.
What should I ask the surgeon?
What the treatment options are, the risks, how long recovery takes, and when you can work.