Vascular Surgery Appointment Scheduling Guidelines

Priority Classifications

Urgent (24-48 hours)

• Acute limb ischemia
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Infected vascular grafts
• Critical limb-threatening ischemia

High Priority (1-2 weeks)

• Symptomatic carotid artery stenosis
• Rapidly expanding aneurysms
• Non-healing ulcers with signs of infection
• Severe claudication limiting daily activities

Routine (2-4 weeks)

• Asymptomatic carotid disease
• Stable peripheral arterial disease
• Varicose veins
• Routine follow-up visits

Appointment Duration Guidelines

New Patient Visits

• Initial consultation: 45-60 minutes
• Vascular screening: 30 minutes
• Diagnostic testing: 45 minutes

Follow-up Visits

• Routine follow-up: 15-20 minutes
• Post-operative check: 20-30 minutes
• Wound care: 30 minutes

Pre-appointment Requirements

Documentation Needed

• Complete referral information
• Recent imaging studies
• Current medication list
• Previous surgical history
• Insurance verification

Patient Instructions

• Arrive 15 minutes early
• Bring current medications
• Wear loose-fitting clothing
• Fast if ultrasound scheduled

Special Considerations

Emergency Slots

• Reserve 2 emergency slots daily
• AM and PM availability
• Flexible scheduling for urgent cases

Diagnostic Testing

• Coordinate with vascular lab
• Schedule same-day when possible
• Allow for comprehensive evaluation

Scheduling Contact Information

Main Office

• Phone: [INSERT PHONE]
• Fax: [INSERT FAX]
• Hours: [INSERT HOURS]

Emergency Contact

• On-call physician: [INSERT CONTACT]
• After-hours number: [INSERT NUMBER]