Pre-Surgical Psychological Evaluations

Dr. Kevin Young offers pre-surgical psychological evaluations for a variety of medical procedures, including bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator implantation, pain pump implantation, and solid organ transplant. Inquiries will be responded to within 1 business day. Appointments can typically be made within 1 or 2 weeks of initial contact, and reports are typically completed and provided within 10 days of the evaluation.

What are Pre-surgical Psychological Evaluations?

Pre-surgical psychological evaluations are conducted to determine a patient's psychological readiness for surgery and promote safer and more successful surgical experiences. These evaluations are designed to identify psychological factors that may influence surgical outcomes, post-operative recovery, and long-term success of the procedure.

Pre-surgical psychological evaluations involve between 2 to 4 hours of direct evaluation. The evaluation consists of a structured and semi-structured clinical interview, as well psychometric (e.g., self-report) measures to assess a variety of relevant variables.  

After the assessment, Dr. Young will provide a detailed report to the patient and the patient's physician, including their findings, identification of any risk factors, recommendations for pre- or post-surgical psychological support, and strategies to mitigate potential barriers. Dr. Young will also complete a one-on-one feedback session with the patient to review the report content and recommendations, as well as to answer any questions the patient might have.

To schedule, please contact our team via phone (410-907-7303) or email (info@mdocd.com)