We make a concerted effort to ensure that every eligible patient is efficiently evaluated and treated. To accomplish this goal we arrange to see patients in consultation promptly. Alternatively, we are able to evaluate films, clinical history and, if appropriate, pathologic slides in our weekly Gamma Knife conference to determine if travel to Winston-Salem for a formal consultation is desirable or necessary.
The procedure is often most conveniently scheduled for the day following initial consultation, eliminating the need for two trips to the Medical Center. On the morning of the treatment, patients undergo head frame placement, neuroimaging and then treatment, all within the span of 4-8 hours.
Clinical imaging follow-up after radiosurgery can be arranged either with the referring physician in their community, or here at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, whichever is more desirable and convenient for the patient.