Our patients must fully understand their financial obligations along with our payment, scheduling, and cancellation policies before undergoing surgery with Endobariatric/Endohospital. These policies are documented on the medical history form & require the patient's signature for consent.
When you schedule surgery, we must reserve the time in the operating and hotel rooms at Endohospital/Endohotel, EndoLab staff, tests, surgical nurses, technicians, anesthesiologists, and staff to be available. We are still held accountable if this time isn't used; also, we must turn down other patients who could have wanted surgery on the day and time we have reserved for you. We understand that a situation that could force you to postpone your surgery may arise. However, please understand that such changes affect not only your surgeon but other patients as well. Dr. Alvarez's time, as well as that of the operating room staff, disposable material contemplated for your surgery, your private designated hospital suite, and hotel accommodations at our hospital, is a precious commodity and requires your courtesy and concern. Please don't hesitate to contact your patient coordinator if you have any questions about these policies.