Linda Mitchell, R.N.
Department of Neurological Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5303 Harry Hines Blvd.
4th Floor, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75390-9167
214-645-2300
Transcript: When a facial pain patient goes to see a neurosurgeon for the first time (a nurse’s perspective)
For a facial pain patient coming to see the neurosurgeon for the first time –
We would recommend that you bring a copy of your records from your neurologist showing that your diagnosis and that you’ve been treated with certain medicines.
We recommend that you bring a MRI or CD if you have that if that’s been done otherwise we can do it in our office.
We do recommend that you make a list of your questions. That will be very helpful to you when you’re in the office to make sure we cover everything.
We also recommend that you bring someone with you and that’s usually to help you to remember what has been discussed and if you need someone to help you drive