Free planning tools and downloads
Planning a self-pay elective procedure can feel overwhelming. These free tools are here to help you organize questions, compare options, and prepare for a consultation with a board-certified surgeon.
The surgical consultation questions checklist (free PDF)
A free, printable checklist of the questions to ask at a surgical consultation — about the surgeon, the procedure, recovery, and the full self-pay price.
Open → toolBoard-certification verification checklist (free PDF)
A free, step-by-step checklist for verifying a surgeon is board-certified and in good standing, using the official sources.
Open → toolThe self-pay surgery cost worksheet (free PDF)
A free worksheet to add up the true self-pay cost of an elective procedure — surgeon, facility, anesthesia, follow-up, and recovery — so there are no surprises.
Open → toolThe elective-surgery recovery planning guide (free PDF)
A free planning guide for recovery after an elective procedure: time off, help at home, and realistic expectations week by week.
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