Guidelines for Patients from Other Cities
Our positive results in treating patients from all over Brazil are the result of sound guidance and methodical work, which needs to be followed rigorously.
Patients from Other Cities
Our team performs surgical procedures on patients from all over Brazil, so we rigorously follow certain precautions to ensure everything goes as safely as possible. Here are the main guidelines if you are one of them:
- Upon arrival in Curitiba, be accompanied by a family member who is 18 years of age or older;
- Após a alta hospitalar, o paciente deverá permanecer em Curitiba até a liberação dos médicos para o retorno a sua cidade (cirurgias maiores exigem maior tempo de permanência em Curitiba);
- In most cases, the patient does not need to remain in a hospital unit for the entire postoperative period. After discharge, the patient may stay in a hotel or nearby residence until they are cleared to return.
- If the patient chooses to return home as soon as possible, the post-operative evaluation appointment will take place via telemedicine. Contact with the surgical team is required during the recovery period.
- The recently operated patient will have the team's telephone contact during their stay in Curitiba-PR in order to provide specialized follow-up;
- Caso sua cidade de origem seja distante, opte por transporte aéreo para retorno.
Quanto custa um procedimento cirúrgico particular?
Um procedimento cirúrgico particular varia de acordo com as necessidades operatórias de cada paciente. Contudo, os principais fatores que contribuem para a variação de valor são os serviços hospitalares, quantidade de dias de internação em enfermaria/quarto ou UTI, tempo em centro cirúrgico, tipo de anestesia, exames realizados durante a internação (exames laboratoriais ou de imagem) e honorários médicos.
Posso realizar minha cirurgia por convênio?
Yes, surgeries performed by Dr. Thomas Marcolini's team can be covered by your health insurance plan. The surgeries are performed at leading hospitals in Curitiba-PR, including Hospital Sugisawa, Hospital Nossa Senhora das Graças, and Hospital Pilar. It's important to note that coverage amounts, procedures, materials, and doctors vary depending on each plan and coverage; be sure to contact your insurance provider, or contact us and we will assist you in doing so.
What are my rights and responsibilities as a patient?
In order for us to work together and offer the best possible care, please understand that your rights include access to health information, fair treatment, and freedom of choice regarding your medical decisions. Our team is committed to supporting and defending your rights, including your confidentiality, personal dignity, and safety, as well as respecting your cultural, psychological, and spiritual values.
Como é feita a solicitação de cirurgia?
Following a medical recommendation that surgery is necessary, we require your health insurance card and the results of your pre-operative exams. We will request authorization and assist you in any way possible to complete this process.
Como funciona a internação hospitalar?
For hospital admission, the patient must arrive before the scheduled surgery time in order to calmly register at reception, carefully filling out all forms. The patient must comply with the medical recommendations given during the pre-operative consultation (clothing, fasting, etc.).
Como funciona a alta hospitalar? Parte importante!
Para a alta hospitalar você receberá orientações médicas, fundamentais para a sua recuperação como o uso de medicação prescrita e cuidados com curativos. Solicitamos que a pessoa que o está levando para casa esteja com você no hospital antes da alta programada. Caso você seja de outra cidade e vá voltar de avião, aguarde liberação médica, caso contrário, permaneça na cidade de Curitiba-PR até o Dr. Thomas libera-lo para retorno. Para a sua segurança, você não poderá dirigir após o procedimento se tiver recebido anestesia.
What documents should I bring on the day of surgery?
For the day of your surgery, please bring photo identification (ID card, driver's license, etc.), health insurance card, medical records such as x-rays and results of previous exams, and money for parking and payment of services.
What personal items should I bring on the day of surgery?
Para o dia da sua cirurgia porte apenas itens essenciais como:
- Personal hygiene items;
- Comfortable and loose-fitting clothing, including pajamas;
- Auxiliares de visão, audição, dentários ou respiratórios, como óculos, lentes de contato, dentaduras ou uma máquina C-PAP, junto com seus estojos de armazenamento caso seja de uso regular do paciente;
- Eletrônicos pessoais, como celulares, laptops e tablets;
- Não traga jóias ou objetivos de valor para o hospital (remova brincos, colares e piercings);
- Devices such as radios, hair dryers, fans, heaters, or electrical appliances are not allowed in hospitals for safety reasons.
O que fazer antes do meu procedimento cirúrgico?
Before the surgical procedure:
- Informe o especialista sobre o uso de qualquer medicação;
- Informe ao médico qualquer alteração de saúde;
- Tome banho na noite anterior ao procedimento com um sabonete antibacteriano;
- Do not remove hair from the area to be operated on; this procedure should be performed by the surgical team just before the surgery.
- Siga as instruções de alimentação e jejum orientadas no pré-operatório;
- Do not swallow water or use mouthwash while brushing your teeth;
- Do not use makeup, cologne, body lotions, etc., before the surgical procedure.
The team offers compassionate care focused on restoring health and promoting the well-being of patients. If you have any questions, please contact the team through the call center.
Hospitals where I work
I work in the main hospitals in Curitiba-PR and São Paulo, which provide safety, comfort, and peace of mind for performing minimally invasive procedures that require high-tech equipment.
