Question 1

What type of surgeries does Elite Surgical cover?

Accepted Answer

While we are excited to work in the field of robotic surgery, we also assist in laparoscopic and traditional procedures in most specialties.

Question 2

Who are your assistants?

Accepted Answer

Our surgical assistants are Registered Nurse First Assists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians.

Question 3

How do I schedule an assistant?

Accepted Answer

Contact Elite Surgical by email or phone.  Our assistants work throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area.  For regular clients, block scheduling is available and encouraged.

Question 4

May I choose an assistant?

Accepted Answer

A surgeon may request specific assistants for cases.  Please know we will accommodate these requests as much as possible.  Occasionally a substitute assist with appropriate skills may be used if the requested provider is booked, ill, or in another case.  We believe that fostering relationships with surgeon/assistants is the best way to maintain standards of care and happy staff, which ultimately produce better patient outcomes.

Question 5

How much notice to schedule?

Accepted Answer

Early scheduling assures you coverage for cases as far in advance as you need.  Many of our assistants have block time with surgeons and we know our schedules in advance.  Last minute bookings from physician offices can often be accommodated, so please call to check availability.

Question 6

What are the long/short term needs?

Accepted Answer

Consistency improves outcomes and patient care and we prefer long-term relationships with our surgeons.  However, your needs may be different and occasional help may be required of us. Contact us if you need surgical coverage for case overflow, maternity leave, vacations etc.

Question 7

What are the billing requirements?

Accepted Answer

Your surgery payment of $375 is due at the time of scheduling. Your claim will be filed with your insurance after your procedure. We will take care of all the billing requirements for you. However, there may be times where we need additional information such as a copy of your insurance card.

Question 8

What is the cost to physician?

Accepted Answer

There is no cost to the surgeon for the assistant at surgery.

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