The primary reason for assessing patient medically prior to surgery is to fully evaluate risk factors to ascertain how to obtain the best possible post-op results. Pre-operative and surgery clearance examinations comprise of a thorough examination of the patient; along with medical history, functional capability and evaluation factors to ensure optimum results with the least amount of risk. Assessing cardiac and pulmonary functioning is of the utmost importance during pre-operation clearance. A fully executed examination of the patient will also determine assessing the anesthesia to be administered and the amount utilized during the surgical procedure Stress response of our client is a vital factor in determining a positive outcome of the patient’s surgery and, therefore, rest assured that our staff of professionals at Lawrence L. Northorn, D.O., P.C are thoroughly trained to continually comfort and assure the patient to reduce the anxiety and stress level during this pre-operative assessment. We believe a compassionate staff is vital in determining how a patient responds to this pre-op examination and that is the key reason why we emphasize the importance of this upon those who we employ at Lawrence L. Northorn, D.O., P.C.