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Suitability Screening Center FAQs
Can I be seen on the same day?
Why can't I make an appointment over the phone?
Do my family members need to be here for their appointments?
Do all family members need to be here for the pre-screening?
Can I get my shots here?
What forms does my doctor sign?
My newborn has no teeth, do they still need dental?
My wife is pregnant, what do we do?
What is the different between an Operational Duty and a Sea Duty Screening?
Weight Loss Surgery FAQs
How do I decide between surgical or non-surgical weight-loss options?
Am I candidate for weight-loss surgery?
How can weight loss surgery reduce my health risks?
What types of weight-loss surgery are offered at Naval Medical Center Bariatric Program?
What is the expected recovery time for weight-loss surgery?
What are the follow-up requirements after surgery?
Will I need plastic surgery after weight-loss surgery?
Can I afford weight-loss surgery?
Can weight-loss surgery help with my fertility problems?
Will I need to become a fitness fanatic to keep the weight off?
Can my self-image/self esteem really improve?
Is it possible to regain weight after surgery?
What should I do if I think weight loss surgery is for me?
Plastic Surgery FAQs
How do I get a consult? What is the process? When will it be approved?
Is there a waiting list for consults?
Who can be seen in the Plastic Surgery clinic?
During the initial consultation visit, what can I expect?
Can I have surgery if I am a smoker?
How much does the surgery cost? Who determines if I pay for surgery or not? I had an old quote for my surgery, but now it is more. Why the change?
Can I have surgery while I am in town from deployment or on TAD orders? My PRD/EAOS is coming up. How soon can I have surgery? I am overseas. What do I need to do to get seen? Can I get TAD orders for my surgery?
Do I get one free surgery if I am Active Duty?
I recently had a baby and am currently breastfeeding. How soon can I have surgery?
I had surgery done by a civilian provider. Can I get it corrected in this hospital?
I am on Active Duty but I want to have elective cosmetic surgery on the outside. What do I do?
My surgeon has been deployed. What happens now? My surgery was paid for and scheduled, but was cancelled. What happens now?
I live in another state but my stated residence is in the San Diego area. What can I expect to happen?
I had gastric bypass surgery. Isn’t post-weight loss body contouring covered? I was told that it was.
I lost a lot of weight to join the military. My recruiter and/or command told me that I could get free surgery to approve my appearance in uniform for promotions etc. Is this true?
What happens if I miss my assigned appointment?
Why do I need to have Medical Photographs taken?
After surgery, can I go out of state or a reasonable distance?
Is my surgery going to be done by a resident or an intern?
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