Patient Follow-Up Protocol

We require at least one in person visit after surgery. This may be done anywhere between 1 - 7 days after surgery. Our out of town patients can do this on the first day after surgery then immediately travel home. After that, f/u for out of town patients is done by telephone on the following schedule:

• One week
• One month
• Three months
• Six months
• One year
• Two years

Patients are given Dr. Petersen's personal cell number after surgery and are encouraged to call or text anytime if they have a concern. Texting by cell phone is very convenient and many patients will text pictures of wounds for their own peace of mind although it is not required.