Woodland Hills

Pre-Op Exams & Surgical Clearance for Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills residents know that when surgery is scheduled, time becomes your most precious resource. Between coordinating with your surgeon, arranging time off work, and managing family responsibilities, the last thing you need is a weeks-long wait for a routine pre-operative evaluation and surgical clearance. Valley Family Medicine, your community-driven urgent care center, solves that problem entirely. Though we are physically located in San Fernando City, we proudly serve the Woodland Hills area with fast, comprehensive, and same-day Pre-Op Exams and Surgical Clearance services. Call us at 818-774-0955 or walk in—no appointment, no referral, no delay.

Why does surgical clearance matter so much? Because anesthesia and surgery place significant stress on your heart, lungs, and kidneys. At Valley Family Medicine, we don’t cut corners. Our providers conduct a meticulous risk assessment tailored to your specific procedure and health profile. We review your complete medical history, including any prior surgeries, chronic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart failure), allergies, and medication list—especially anticoagulants, antiplatelets, or insulin. A thorough physical exam follows, with special attention to cardiac rhythm, breath sounds, and vascular status. On-site testing is performed immediately: a 12-lead EKG to detect arrhythmias or ischemic changes, and critical labs such as CBC, BMP, PT/INR, and when indicated, troponin or HbA1c. All results are interpreted in real time.

Woodland Hills residents appreciate our urgent care model because it respects your schedule. Surgeons often require clearance with just a few days’ notice. Traditional primary care offices may be booked for weeks, and hospital pre-op clinics can involve multiple visits across different departments. We offer extended hours—evenings and weekends—and a streamlined process that typically completes your entire pre-op exam in under 90 minutes. You leave with a signed clearance letter in hand, and we fax a copy directly to your surgeon’s office while you wait.

We clear Woodland Hills patients for all surgical types: orthopedic (hip/knee replacement, spinal fusion), general (cholecystectomy, hernia repair), urologic, gynecologic, vascular, and even outpatient procedures like colonoscopy or cataract surgery under sedation. Simply bring your surgeon’s pre-op order sheet, a current medication list, and any relevant recent records. Most insurance plans accepted, with affordable self-pay rates. Remember: surgical clearance protects your life, not just your surgery date. Trust Valley Family Medicine to deliver thorough, efficient, and compassionate care. Visit us or call 818-774-0955 today. Your safe surgery starts in Woodland Hills with us.