Van Nuys

Pre-Op Exams & Surgical Clearance for Van Nuys

Van Nuys residents facing an upcoming surgery understand that proper preparation is the key to a safe outcome. Yet obtaining a timely pre-operative evaluation and surgical clearance can become a stressful obstacle when primary care offices are booked for weeks and hospital pre-admission centers require multiple visits. Valley Family Medicine, your trusted urgent care center based in San Fernando City, eliminates that stress by providing fast, comprehensive, and same-day Pre-Op Exams and Surgical Clearance services specifically for the Van Nuys community. Call us at 818-774-0955 or simply walk in—no appointment, no referral, no unnecessary waiting.

What does a thorough surgical clearance from Valley Family Medicine include? Our approach is systematic and safety-focused. We begin with an in-depth medical history review, paying special attention to conditions that directly impact anesthesia and surgery: hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, sleep apnea, kidney disease, liver disease, and any bleeding disorders. We ask about previous reactions to anesthesia, current medications (including over-the-counter supplements and blood thinners), and lifestyle factors such as smoking or alcohol use. A complete physical exam follows, with careful cardiac auscultation, lung assessment, and evaluation for signs of fluid retention or neurological deficits.

On-site diagnostics are performed immediately. We offer a 12-lead EKG to detect arrhythmias, conduction delays, or silent ischemia. Our in-house lab provides rapid results for complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), PT/INR for patients on warfarin or other anticoagulants, and when clinically indicated, troponin or hemoglobin A1c. Based on all findings, we issue a definitive clearance letter that clearly states: cleared for surgery, cleared with specific anesthesia recommendations, or not cleared pending further specialist evaluation. This letter is respected by surgeons and anesthesiologists across Van Nuys’ leading surgical centers and hospitals.

Van Nuys residents choose our urgent care model because surgical dates are rarely flexible. When your surgeon says “clearance needed 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 of 90 minutes or less. We fax or email the clearance directly to your surgeon’s office while you wait, ensuring seamless coordination. No back-and-forth phone calls. No missed deadlines.

We serve Van Nuys patients for all surgery types: orthopedic (joint replacement, fracture repair, arthroscopy), general (gallbladder, hernia, appendectomy), urologic, gynecologic, vascular, and even dental or cataract surgery under sedation. Bring your surgeon’s pre-op order sheet, a complete medication list with dosages, and any relevant recent medical records. Most insurance plans are accepted, and affordable self-pay rates are available. Surgical clearance is not a paperwork hurdle—it is a critical patient safety checkpoint. Trust Valley Family Medicine to deliver meticulous, compassionate, and prompt care. Visit us or call 818-774-0955 today. Your safe surgery journey starts right here in Van Nuys.