Scheduling & Consultations

In most cases, you will see us for a consultation first. The doctor will explain your diagnosis and various treatment options. You will have an opportunity to discuss this and ask questions. You then will decide in your own time. This is how it is typically done with a second appointment necessary to provide treatment on another day. Sometimes, a surgical issue can be done on the same day as the consultation.

You can help us by providing the following information at the time of our consultation:

• Your surgery referral slip and any X-rays if applicable
• A list of medications you are presently taking
• If you have medical or dental insurance, bring the necessary completed forms. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.

Important: A parent or guardian must accompany all patients under the age of 18 during the consultation visit.

A pre-operative consultation and physical examination are mandatory for patients undergoing IV anesthesia for surgery. Please have nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours before your surgery. You will also need an adult to drive you home.

Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern before surgery (i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are on any medication (i.e., heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.)

Aiken Augusta Oral Facial Surgery is open ­­­8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. We will schedule your appointment as promptly as possible.

Please note – If you have pain or an emergency situation, we will make every attempt to see you that day.

We try our best to stay on schedule to minimize your waiting. Because Aiken Augusta Oral Facial Surgery provides surgery services, certain circumstances may lengthen the time allocated for a procedure. Emergency cases can also arise and cause delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience.