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A pre-operative (pre-op) physical is a medical evaluation completed before surgery to determine whether you are medically ready for your procedure. The examination helps identify any health conditions that could affect anesthesia, healing, or surgical safety and provides your surgeon with the information needed to proceed confidently.
Most hospitals and surgical centers require medical clearance before major operations, and many outpatient or elective procedures—including cosmetic surgery—also require a pre-operative evaluation.
Your surgeon will let you know the timeframe in which your medical clearance must be completed. In most cases, pre-operative evaluations are performed within 30 days of the scheduled surgery, although requirements may vary depending on your surgeon or the type of procedure.
At EZMED Primary & Urgent Care, we make the process as convenient as possible.
Our goal is to help you complete your surgical clearance quickly so your procedure stays on track.
Every surgical clearance is tailored to your surgeon's specific requirements. Depending on your procedure, your evaluation may include:
Your surgeon may request one or more laboratory studies, including:
If requested, we also perform:
Additional testing may be recommended based on your age, medical history, existing health conditions, or your surgeon's instructions.
For your convenience, many required laboratory tests and diagnostic services can be completed during the same visit through our on-site laboratory services, helping reduce delays before surgery.
Medical pre-operative evaluations are often covered by insurance when medically necessary, and EZMED accepts most major insurance plans.
For cosmetic or elective procedures that are not covered by insurance, we offer competitively priced self-pay packages designed to provide affordable surgical clearance without sacrificing quality or convenience.
Our transparent pricing allows patients to know what to expect before their visit.
Most patients can prepare for their pre-operative evaluation by following a few simple steps:
If you've recently been evaluated in an emergency department, urgent care center, or by another healthcare provider, bringing those records—or having them sent to our office—may help streamline your evaluation.
Patients throughout Timonium, Lutherville, Towson, Cockeysville, Hunt Valley, Mays Chapel, and the surrounding Baltimore County communities trust EZMED because we provide:
We understand how important it is to keep your surgery on schedule. Our team works efficiently to complete your evaluation and promptly send your physical examination, laboratory results, and EKG to your surgeon's office whenever requested.
If your procedure is approaching, visit EZMED Primary & Urgent Care for a convenient, comprehensive pre-operative evaluation. Walk in during business hours, schedule an appointment online, or call 410-453-0002 to get started.