Dear Robert:
Thank you for your note.
In response to your inquiry regarding the pallidotomy, we would be able to
accomodate your father within the next six months. He would need to spend
approximately two weeks in New York. Apartments are available for patients
and their families at the NYU Medical Center.
We have developed the following schedule to provide the best care and most
convenience to our patients:
Arrival Sunday evening
Monday
AM Evaluation by Neurologist
PM MRI of the brain
Tuesday
AM PET examination at Northshore University Hospital
PM Evaluation by second opinion neurologist
Wednesday
AM Neuropsychological examination
PM Evaluation by neurosurgeon
Thursday
AM Pre-surgical testing
PM Medical clearance by internist
Friday
Free Day
Monday
Admission to NYU South Hospital (Formerly Hospital for
Joint Diseases
Tuesday
Pre-operative baseline testing
Wednesday
Surgery
Thursday or Friday
Discharge from hospital.
Pts. are usually permitted to fly upon discharge from the hospital. Sutures
may be removed locally, one week following the procedure.
I trust this information is of help to you. If you have any questions, please
feel free to call. I can be reached at (212)263-8002
Anne
