Pre-Surgical Psychological Evaluation

Many surgeons require a pre-operative psychological evaluation prior to undergoing various medical procedures such as: Bariatric surgery, sexual re-assignment surgery, plastic surgery, or organ transplant. This evaluation is important for the medical team to be confident that the patient is psychologically stable and has an understanding about what the procedure entails, the recovery, and the possible lifestyle changes to be expected post-surgery. Recommendations for aftercare are provided to assist the individual and his or her family members in practicing healthy habits after they are discharged from the hospital.