Following surgery, most patients will experience a variable amount of pain. This level of pain is dependent on what type of surgery you have had and how your body reacts to surgery. Dr. Lo will give you a prescription for pain medication following surgery to control your pain. You may also apply intermittent ice [...]
For patients who reside in Alberta, Dr. Lo can assist with post-operative care and complications post-surgically in the public health care if required. For those from outside of Alberta, Dr. Lo and his team at Gateway Surgery are available to you by phone and virtual consultation to assist with post-operative care and complications. They [...]
Dr. Lo and his team will coordinate your post-operative care, follow-ups, and rehabilitation.
Before your surgery, standard testing may include diagnostic imaging such as an x-ray, ultrasound, or MRI. Further testing, such as an ECG and bloodwork, may be required for anaesthetic clearance.
The cost depends on the type of surgery, the surgery's complexity, and the surgical facility where your procedure will take place. Please contact Dr. Lo's office or Gateway Surgery for an initial consultation and personalized quote.
Dr. Lo typically performs private surgery 1-2 times per month in both Alberta and British Columbia. Actual times may vary according to scheduling, access to operating room time, and location.
Your surgery location will depend on your province of residence, the details of your health coverage, and your insurance benefits. Dr. Lo performs private surgeries at a variety of surgical centres in British Columbia and Alberta.
Dr. Lo will complete a comprehensive assessment to determine whether your shoulder could benefit from surgery and if an operative procedure can be performed privately in a non-hospital surgical facility. Further assessment, such as an anesthesiology consult, may be required to determine if you are medically fit for surgery in a private facility. [...]
Dr. Lo has partnered with Gateway Surgery to provide patients with a full circle of care and assist patients with their private surgery journey. From the initial consultation to surgery and the post-operative care, Dr. Lo and the Gateway team will ensure your experience is comprehensive and seamless.
