Supporting Your Readiness for Surgery

Many surgical programs and insurance providers require a psychological evaluation before certain procedures. Our pre‑surgical assessments help determine a patient’s emotional, cognitive, and behavioral readiness for surgery while identifying any factors that may influence recovery or long‑term outcomes.

What the Evaluation Includes

Our approach uses multiple methods of data collection to provide a thorough, objective understanding of each patient’s current functioning. Depending on the type of surgery and referral question, the evaluation may include:

• A clinical interview and psychosocial history
• Standardized psychological measures
• Behavioral and coping assessments
• Review of relevant medical and mental health information

This comprehensive process helps identify strengths, potential areas of concern, and supportive factors that contribute to successful surgical outcomes.

Types of Pre‑Surgical Evaluations We Provide

Different surgical procedures require tailored psychological assessments to ensure patient readiness. We commonly provide evaluations for:

• Bariatric Surgery (e.g., gastric sleeve, gastric bypass) — assessing readiness for lifestyle changes, coping skills, eating behaviors, and postoperative adherence.
• Pain Management Procedures — including spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps, evaluating emotional readiness, expectations for pain outcomes, and ability to engage in rehabilitation.
• Other Physician‑Referred Procedures — tailored assessments aligned with the surgeon’s referral question and the patient’s specific needs.