If your insurance carrier requires a referral from your primary doctor, you must obtain this prior to the day of your surgery. The referral should specify that you will be having Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction of the surgical wound. Make sure our office has a copy of the referral or bring it with you on the day of your surgery.

Compile a complete list of your medicines and allergies.

To avoid delays during registration on the day of your appointment, please complete any forms that you have received from us in advance of your appointment. Remember to bring the completed forms with you on the day of your surgery.

If you take Coumadin® (warfarin), please make sure that we have the results of your routine blood study (PT/INR) drawn within one week of the day of your surgery.

If you have had joint replacement surgery within the past year or if you have a dysfunctional or artificial heart valve, please contact us so that we can prescribe a preoperative antibiotic.

Prepare a list of the names and addresses of any doctors to whom you would like us to send a report of your surgery.

Prepare to spend the entire day at our office. Please cancel any other appointments on the day of your surgery. Bring along some reading material to help you pass the time.

Eat a normal breakfast on the day of surgery. Consider packing a lunch or some snacks to bring with you.

Arrange for a companion to drive you home.