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Contact the office
You reach out and are scheduled for an appointment with Dr. Dimopoulos or one of our physician assistants. Our staff explains what to bring and what to expect.
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Gather your records
Bring prior imaging (MRI, CT, X-rays), previous operative reports, and physician notes. These are uploaded and reviewed so that nothing about your history is missed.
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Complete a detailed questionnaire
A thorough intake questionnaire helps capture your symptoms, history, and goals, so your evaluation starts from a complete picture.
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Evaluation & treatment plan
You are examined and given a treatment plan that lays out the available options. Our philosophy is to reserve surgery as a last resort and to maximize non-surgical treatment first.
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Discuss surgical options — if indicated
If surgery is indicated, the options are explained with an emphasis on achieving the best clinical outcome through the least invasive surgical solution that fits your anatomy.
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Medical clearance & scheduling
If you choose to proceed, we advise the appropriate medical clearances and then schedule surgery. Our well-trained office staff guides you through each requirement.
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Day of surgery
The plan is reviewed again on the day of surgery, and the procedure is performed once everything is confirmed to be in order.
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Hospital stay & discharge
Many less-invasive cases go home the same day; others stay one or two nights, or longer if needed. Our neurosurgical physician assistants see patients daily and guide each step. Discharge may be home or, when appropriate, to rehabilitation.
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Follow-up & recovery
After discharge, you return for follow-up visits with a physician assistant or with Dr. Dimopoulos to review your progress and support your recovery.