Specialty Clinic Referral Guidelines - Neurosurgery Clinic

Specializing in brain and nervous system disorders with a potential for surgical intervention

• Patients served: All DEERS eligible DoD Beneficiaries, with priority to Active Duty, VA as space allows, all Ages. Patients will also be prioritized based on urgency of the clinical condition.
• Requirements to See Neurosurgery:
  • A referral from the Primary Care Provider
  • A recent MRI scan (<90 days)
  • All films/disks need to be mailed to the clinic prior to the appointment or hand carried to the clinic
  • Arrive 15 minutes early to allow for review of hand carried disks/films
  • A completed Neurosurgery questionnaire including all active medications
  • If Air Evac Patient, a completed Patient Movement Record, including patient information and PCP information
  • If patient has co morbidities, a preoperative medical and dental clearance needs to be done prior to the neurosurgical consult