Before Your Surgery

Should I check with my insurance carrier to confirm my coverage?
Yes. It’s a good idea to make sure your insurance benefits cover the specific location and type of surgery you are having.
 
How long do I have to wait until my surgery?

Scheduling does vary depending on diagnosis urgency. Rest assured that we will work with you to schedule your surgery in as timely a manner as is appropriate for your procedure. 
 
Do I need a physical before my surgery?
Most SCPA surgical procedures do require a pre-operative History & Physical. If directed, you will need to schedule one with your primary care physician.
 
Who can help me complete any required disability or insurance forms?
Your SCPA office. Make sure to bring or fax your forms to the office where you had your consultation. For the fax number of either of our clinics click here. Submitted forms are usually ready for pick up within 10 - 14 business days.
  

Before your Appointment

After your Surgery

 
 
 
 

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June 21-26, 2010
Dr. Laguna attends the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Las Vegas, NV

May 26-27, 2010
Drs. Benn, Pierce and Laguna, Melissa Dvorak, PA-C and Phil Craig, PA-C attend Bariatric Education Day at University of Minnesota

May 7, 2010
Surgical Consultants physicians present at the 4th Annual Vascular Nursing Conference

April 13-14, 2010
Dr. Roland attends "Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Occlusions" at University of California San Francisco

November 20, 2009
Drs. Benn and Laguna participate in the Upper Midewest Bariatric Forum at the Hyatt Regency Hotel

November 2009
Dr. Nowak attends a Mayo Clinic course on "Radioactive Seed Implantation for Localization of Breast Lesions"

October 11-14, 2009
Drs. Benn, Pierce and Laguna attend the American College of Surgeons Convention 

October 5, 2009
Dr. Benn presents at Fairivew Red Wing Medical Center on Weight Loss Surgery

September 24, 2009
Dr. Nicholson presents "Causes and Treatment of Varicose and Spider Veins" at Fairview Southdale Hospital 

June 2009
Dr. Laguna and Dr. Pierce now offer Single Port Laparoscopy

May 23, 2009
Dr. Nicholson presents "Causes and Treatment of Varicose and Spider Veins" at the Third Annual Women’s Health Luncheon Series presented by Fairview Southdale Hospital and Galleria,

Sept. 24, 2009
Dr. Nicholson presents at Fairview Southdale Hospital 

April 23, 2009
Dr. Nicholson presents at Third annual Women’s Health Luncheon Series presented by Fairview Southdale Hospital and Galleria

November 7, 2008
Dr. Nicholson and the Vein Solutions staff attend the Women Venture Conference.

October 20, 2008 –
Dr. HL Saylor presents “Hernias: Types, Symptoms, Causes and Treatments” to the Meadowbrook Insurance Company in Bloomington on Monday October 20

October 12 - 16, 2008
Dr. Christopher Roland and Dr. William Omlie attend the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in San Francisco

October 1, 2008
Surgical Consultants and Fairview join together as one organization, expanding Fairview’s surgical service options and benefiting patients in many ways.

We are now seeing vascular patients on Tuesdays at our Burnsville office