Pre-Surgical Clearance

Certain surgical procedures require that patients first undergo testing by a licensed psychologist or other qualified mental health professional. The components of the assessment vary somewhat between providers, and also vary depending on the procedure being considered. A typical assessment requires an examination lasting about half of one day, with test scoring, interpretation, and report-writing completed in the days following.

Pre-Procedure Evaluations Conducted

• Gastric Bypass Surgery

• Surgical placement of a Spinal Cord Stimulator

• Surgical placement of a Deep-Brain Stimulator

• Ketamine Infusion for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Recommended Reading

Psychological Evaluations and Cost Offset for Medical Patients (Bruns, 2009)

A well-written explanation of why pre-surgical psychological testing is often required by insurers and medical providers