Out of State
It's Worth the Trip
It was completely worthwhile for me to travel across the country to seek your care, and I experienced no complications or need for further medical care after returning home. You have given me nothing less than a new, healthy pair of feet, and I will always be grateful for your expert overhaul!
If you've been searching for a doctor who performs virtually pain free surgery or have sought surgical opinions from other doctors, you already know that Dr. Moy's services and skills are unique.
This is why patients travel from across the country and around the world to consult with Dr. Moy and experience his superior surgical techniques. Due to most patients' rapid recovery, many out-of-state patients combine their foot surgery with a "mini-vacation" to Southern California and Orange County — the O.C. — enjoying its wonderful weather and many tourist attractions.
What Will My Travel Timeline Be?
Patients typically proceed with one of these two scenarios:
Option One
- Monday: Patient flies out
- Tuesday: Patient has surgery
- Friday: Patient flies home after first post-operative visit
Option Two
- Wednesday: Patient flies out
- Thursday: Patient has surgery
- Monday: Patient flies home after first post-operative visit
This option involves a Saturday night stay and may require less expensive airline tickets.
How Do I Get Started?
- Call your insurance company and verify your benefits, including your deductible amount and your co-portion. Also make sure they cover out of state.
- Call our office so we can give you an estimate of your out-of-pocket expense.
- Select three surgery dates that work best for you on a Tuesday or Thursday.
- Verify theses dates and be sure to confirm them with the person who will accompany you to surgery. The surgery center charges $100.00 to reschedule or cancel your surgery.
- Come into our office the day before your surgery to have a consultation, consent and be given pre- and post-operative orders and prescriptions.
- Once your surgery is scheduled, download our list of required tests.
- Medical clearance from your doctor is required within 30 days of your scheduled surgery date. Blood work is required within 10 days of your scheduld surgery date. EKG is required within 6 months of your scheduled surgey date.
- Fax your lab work and medical clearance to (949) 716-2725.
- Call us at (949) 837-3338 x100 or contact us online to confirm we have received all of the items. Your surgery cannot proceed with out these items.
Additional items to keep in mind:
- Should you choose to travel alone, it is imperative that someone accompany you the day of surgery. You need someone to care for you the first twenty-four hours, post-operatively.
- We only do one foot at a time. You can have the other foot done six weeks later.
- We do not recommend doing the short-stay bunion procedure for anyone over 60 years of age.
Still have a question? Contact us online or call at (949) 837-3338 x100.