Prepare for Your Consultation

Step 1: Organize Your Medical Records

• Bring or upload your most recent brain or spine imaging (MRI, CT scan).

• Include reports from the radiologist, if available.

• Collect any operative reports, hospital discharge summaries, or previous neurosurgical notes.

• Prepare your lab tests or hormonal panels (especially for pituitary consultations).
  
  

Step 2: List Your Symptoms

• Write down the symptoms you're experiencing:

  • When they started

  • How often they occur

  • What makes them better or worse

• Be specific (e.g., “right arm weakness when lifting,” “sudden headaches with vomiting”).
  
  

Step 3: Prepare Your Questions

Have your top concerns ready. Examples:

• What is causing my symptoms?

• Do I need surgery?

• What are the treatment options and risks?

• Can this be monitored instead of operated on?