Patients who are considering surgery are required to attend an introductory seminar prior to their appointment with the surgeon.

This class reviews the anatomy of the surgery, the diet plan, lifestyle changes to expect after surgery, provides a pre-appointment checklist to guide you through the process, and is a forum for you to ask questions of the nurse coordinator and other staff members.

You must also download and complete the following Patient Packet prior to attending an Introductory Seminar:
Patient Packet
(PDF, 982k)

Please call (510) 869-8972 to register for the next introductory seminar, or you can now register using our secure online registration form. View the Introductory Seminar upcoming dates.