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What to expect on your first appointment?
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Date : 1/22/2008
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Located in a serene setting on Cattleman near University just east of US 75, Sarasota Interventional Radiology is located on the first floor of the new XXX Medical Center.
We suggest arriving about 15 minutes before your appointment. You’ll be greeted by our staff and met by one of our two patient advocates. Highly trained and compassionate, these advocates will be with you through every step of the process to make sure you understand any medical instructions, to help assure your comfort and to answer any questions you may have.
Your advocate will collect all your pertinent information. You’ll then have a consultation with Dr. Grubbs, where he will review your medical history and discuss your planned course of treatment, taking you through the process step by step so you are informed and aware.
Before leaving the office, you’ll receive written instructions on how to prepare for your treatment
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What do I have to do the night before my procedure?
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Date : 1/22/2008
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Generally, you’ll be told to have nothing to eat or drink after midnight on the day of your procedure, unless the doctor has instructed you to take your usual medications with a sip of water. It is crucial you follow the instructions you’re given.
Because you’ll receive a mild anesthesia, you will need to make arrangements to have someone drive you home after treatment. Your friend or family member is welcome to wait here while you’re treated, or we will be happy to call and tell whomever when to come and get you.
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What happens the day of my procedure?
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Date : 1/22/2008
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A nurse and board-certified anesthesiologist will prep you for your treatment. You’ll be administered what is called “conscious sedation”, which will you to wake up right away after your procedure – another of the benefits of minimally invasive treatment. Of course, in the extremely rare circumstance of complications occurring, Dr. Grubbs is always available.
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What happens when I go home?
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Date : 1/22/2008
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Discharge instructions will vary, depending on the procedure you had. It is essential you follow these instructions carefully.
In the days following your procedure, you may feel a degree of tenderness at the site where the catheter entered. This is perfectly normal. Generally there is little or no bleeding around the site and the tenderness will pass. If there the tenderness continues, if there is bleeding or excessive oozing from the site, call us, or your referring physician, immediately.
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Will you accept my insurance?
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Date : 1/22/2008
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Sarasota Interventional Radiology accepts insurance from most carriers and from Medicare. If we are not under contract with your insurance company, we will work with you and them to ensure payment.
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