Patient resources

Everything you need before and after surgery with Dr. Daggubati, written by the surgeon himself: what to stop taking, how to prepare your body and your home, what the day of surgery looks like, and a week-by-week recovery timeline with clear warning signs.

New patients

Complete the new-patient intake form before your visit, and see what to bring, insurance information and what a first visit involves.

Questions

Common questions about appointments, referrals, insurance, second opinions and where surgery is performed are answered in the FAQ.

Before surgery: preparation guides

Each guide covers the anatomy and the procedure, medications to stop and continue, a 4-week optimization pathway (protein, walking, nicotine, blood sugar), what to bring, and the day of surgery.

After surgery: recovery guides

Each guide covers the expected recovery timeline, activity you can and cannot do, wound care, medications, diet, driving, work, follow-up, and exactly when to call the office or go to an emergency department.

When to call

For any new weakness, severe headache, fever over 101.5°F, drainage from an incision, chest pain, shortness of breath, calf swelling, or loss of bladder or bowel control, call (301) 718-9611 immediately or go to the nearest emergency department. Call 911 for emergencies.