Pre-surgery evaluations

We work with a number of doctors in the El Paso community to provide fast turnaround evaluations for patients seeking surgery, but are required to have an evaluation by psychologist before their insurance will authorize the procedure. A pre-surgical psychological evaluation is standard practice for many patients before they undergo surgery. 

These assessments are usually done with a diagnostic interview and a few short questionnaires. A psychological evaluation will help identify your strengths, weaknesses, and your motivation for surgery. An evaluation can also help identify areas that you might need additional support or assistance in to improve your outcome and reduce potential risks.

We provide pre-surgical psychological evaluations for clients planning:

·     bariatric surgery

·     spinal surgery, or spinal cord stimulator implantation

·     Infusion pump (e.g. Baclofen pump for Cerebral Palsy)

·     Hysterectomy

·     HRT/Gender affirming surgery