Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Dr. Jachimowicz is well-versed in the latest techniques in maxillofacial surgery. He will do his best to help you understand and answer any questions you may have regarding your diagnosis and prescribed treatment. Dr. Jachimowicz believes in the “Team Approach” to patient care. The patient and the doctor should act as a team when deciding on the appropriate treatment. Communication is essential for a favorable outcome. Dr. Jachimowicz will discuss your concerns, goals and expectations before recommending a treatment plan. After identifying the treatment plan, Dr. Jachimowicz will then discuss the procedures in detail, along with the recovery period of each procedure. At Carmel Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, our goal is to educate our patients on their options and assist them in making a well informed decision. The consultation appointment is scheduled for 30 minutes.
Occasionally, surgery can be performed the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day. Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:
If you have medical or dental insurance, bring the necessary completed forms or feel free to utilize our ONLINE patient registration. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.
IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit.
A pre-operative appointment is strongly recommended for patients undergoing IV or general anesthesia for surgery. We will inform you if this will be necessary for your scheduled procedure. At this appointment, the treatment plan will be verified, consents will be reviewed and completed, post-operative instructions explained and patient questions will be answered completely.
Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to surgery (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, heart murmurs, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medication or vitamin and herbal supplements (i.e. heart medications, insulin, aspirin, blood-thinners (Coumadin; Plavix), Gingko Bilova, Vitamin E, etc.)
If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office. Alternatively, you may pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional films are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.
A vital part of our service is being available for your emergency needs. Please explain your problem to our receptionist, who will arrange an immediate appointment for you. Our doctor provides 24-hour emergency coverage.
After hours you can contact Dr. Jachimowicz by calling (317) 844-7626 following the system prompts. This will page Dr. Jachimowicz. Please leave your name and call back number (repeated twice) and your call will be returned promptly.