Sherman Oaks

Pre-Op Exams & Surgical Clearance for Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks residents understand that when surgery is on the horizon, every detail matters. From coordinating time off work to arranging post-operative care, the last thing you need is a delay in obtaining your pre-operative evaluation and surgical clearance. Yet traditional primary care offices often have waiting lists weeks long, and hospital-based pre-admission testing centers can feel impersonal and inefficient. Valley Family Medicine, your community-focused urgent care center, provides a better solution. Though we are based in San Fernando City, we proudly serve the Sherman Oaks community with fast, thorough, and same-day Pre-Op Exams and Surgical Clearance services. Call us at 818-774-0955 or simply walk in—no appointment, no referral, no hassle.

What does a comprehensive surgical clearance from Valley Family Medicine include? Our providers follow a rigorous, evidence-based protocol designed to identify any medical condition that could increase your risk during anesthesia or surgery. We begin with a detailed medical history interview, paying special attention to conditions prevalent among Sherman Oaks’ active and health-conscious population: cardiovascular disease (hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias), pulmonary conditions (asthma, COPD, sleep apnea), endocrine disorders (diabetes, thyroid disease), renal or hepatic impairment, and any bleeding tendencies. We review all medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, and herbal supplements—many of which can affect clotting or interact with anesthesia.

A complete physical examination follows, with careful cardiac auscultation, lung assessment, neurologic screening, and evaluation for signs of undiagnosed illness. On-site diagnostics are performed immediately. We offer a 12-lead EKG to detect silent ischemia, conduction blocks, or arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. Our in-house laboratory provides rapid results for complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), PT/INR for patients on anticoagulants, and when clinically indicated, troponin, hemoglobin A1c, or pregnancy testing. All results are interpreted on the spot by our experienced providers.

Within hours, you receive a definitive surgical clearance letter. This letter clearly states whether you are cleared for surgery, cleared with specific anesthesia recommendations (such as additional monitoring or medication adjustments), or not cleared pending further specialist evaluation. We fax or email this letter directly to your surgeon’s office, ensuring seamless communication.

Sherman Oaks residents choose our urgent care model because surgical dates are rarely flexible. When your surgeon requires clearance within 48 to 72 hours, waiting weeks is impossible. We operate with extended evening and weekend hours, a streamlined check-in process, and an average total visit time under 90 minutes. We clear patients for all surgery types: orthopedic (joint replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine procedures), general (gallbladder, hernia, appendectomy), urologic, gynecologic, vascular, and even outpatient procedures like colonoscopy or cataract surgery under sedation. Bring your surgeon’s pre-op order sheet, a complete medication list, and any relevant recent medical records. Most insurance plans accepted, with affordable self-pay options. Trust Valley Family Medicine to be your partner in safe surgical preparation. Visit us or call 818-774-0955 today. Your safe surgery journey starts right here in Sherman Oaks.