Insurance
Our office staff will work with your carrier to facilitate documentation and coverage for your visit. If you require surgery, we work with your insurance company to reach an amicable arrangement. Each year we see many patients from out of state with minimal problems with the network of the carriers.

Medical records
Whenever possible, I like to read the relevant portions of your records in advance of the visit. This includes letters from your primary physician and appropriate specialists in the three years preceding your appointment. In this fashion, we can order relevant testing prior to your visit, making it easier to complete in your hometown. Additionally, with all the testing in hand, we can be more comprehensive during your appointment.

On the day of your visit, all imaging studies (X-Rays, CT Scans, and MRIs) should be hand carried to the visit. While the report from the local radiologists is quite helpful, as a surgeon, I will want to review the actual images with you, during our office visit.

Lodgings
Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, Trenton, Michigan is located 16 miles south of Detroit Metro Airport. There are several lodging choices nearby, both near the airport and within four miles of the Medical Center. The links below offer some possibilities:
Holiday Inn Express
Bishop-Brighton Bed and Breakfast

What is the average length of stay if I am having surgery?
Patients who are undergoing cranial nerve surgery usually spend one to two days in the hospital. We arrange to follow up with them in two or three day after that. Most patients can depart on the fourth day following surgery, if they wish. We notify your primary physician of your outcome and subsequent plans on the day of surgery. We would like to stay in electronic touch via e-mail, regular mail, or telephone over the years to be able to add your success to our database.