Geriatric service
Geriatric preoperative assessment · Ciudad Juárez
Geriatric evaluation before surgery to anticipate risks and support a better recovery.
- Office and home visits
- Bring someone with you
- Written plan
When to consult
When should you ask for a preoperative assessment?
Ideally two to four weeks before surgery: that leaves time to correct anemia, nutrition and medications.
When to consult
- You have surgery scheduled and want to know your real risk.
- You were told you are "too old for surgery" and want a second opinion.
- You had confusion (delirium) during a previous hospital stay.
- You live with several conditions or take multiple medications.
Before your visit
- Bring the surgical order and any existing preoperative tests.
- Full list of medications and supplements.
- Note previous hospital stays and how you tolerated them.
Important points
- Postoperative delirium can largely be prevented; it has to be planned beforehand.
- Some drugs must be stopped or adjusted days before: follow the written instructions.
- Recovery starts before surgery: nutrition and movement beforehand count.
During the visit
What is evaluated during the visit?
Step by step
From assessment to a practical plan
Book your visit
By WhatsApp or phone. We confirm the time and the current fee before closing the appointment.
Prepare your documents
ID, recent test results, prescriptions and every medication, supplements included.
The assessment, unhurried
We estimate risk with geriatric scales and leave concrete instructions to arrive at surgery in better shape.
Written plan and follow-up
You leave with your instructions explained, the treatment adjustments and the date of the next check.
Expected results
What you can expect from this care
Every person progresses differently; these are realistic goals, adjusted at each follow-up.
- A report for your surgeon and anesthesiologist
- Clear medication instructions
- A delirium prevention plan
- Surgery with fewer complications
- Fewer hospital days
- Faster functional recovery
- Return to your previous level of independence
- Fewer readmissions
- Surgical decisions aligned with your goals
Scientific backing
Trustworthy, verifiable sources
The recommendations on this page follow the guidance of these organizations:
- American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Perioperative care guidelines for older adults
- American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) Hospitalization and recovery in later life
Educational content: it does not replace an individual medical assessment.
Get ready for your surgery
Message me on WhatsApp: I answer personally and we book the right assessment, at the office or at home.
Contact
Leave your details and I will call you during office hours.
Office hours Monday to Friday · 3:00 to 8:00 pmSaturday · 9:00 am to 1:00 pmSunday · closed
Phone and WhatsApp 656 582 1954
Is this an emergency? Chest pain, trouble breathing or a fall with a hard blow do not wait for an appointment: go to the emergency department or call 911.
From the blog
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Frequently asked questions
About this service
Question not here? Send me a WhatsApp message and I will answer personally.
Ask on WhatsAppHow far in advance is best?
Two to four weeks before is ideal, to correct anemia and nutrition and adjust drugs.
What is delirium and why does it matter?
An acute confusional state that is frequent after surgery in older adults. Preventing it shortens the stay and protects function and memory.