Free Case Review
The CEC’s Free Case Review Consult Process
Since 1991, we have been honored to have the opportunity to evaluate cases from around the world, at no cost and with no obligation to prospective patients. All case reviews are conducted by CEC surgeons to determine whether you or a loved one may be a candidate for surgery at our Center and to inform your decision-making process as you consider further diagnosis and care. Please read on for important information and to learn more. We look forward to hopefully being able to help you!
Who is Eligible for a Free Case Review?
If you are a physician or physician’s office making a direct referral of a patient, please call our office directly at 770-913-0001, ext 100 or have the patient complete the registration form below themselves. Thank you!
If you or a loved one wish to be considered for surgery here at the CEC and you have never undergone our free case evaluation by either of our surgeons previously, we welcome your registration. We are always accepting new patients from around the world. A prior diagnosis is not required, and you do not need a referral from a physician or insurance company. No office visit is necessary; your free consult will be conducted via telephone.
Please do not register for a free case review, however:
-If you are already an established CEC patient from any year - please call our office directly with your needs at 770-913-0001. We look forward to following up on your care!
-If you are only seeking an expert second opinion and not considering surgery with a CEC surgeon - please make an appointment with our Center instead by calling us at 770-913-0001, ext 100. Thank you!
-If you have already undergone a previous free case review with any of our surgeons at any time in the past, you are not eligible for another free review. Please call and make an appointment (fees apply) by calling 770-913-0001, ext 100. Many thanks for your understanding.
Please note, not all cases are appropriate for surgical intervention, and not everyone is accepted as a surgical candidate. Our team will assess your personal situation with care and clinical expertise. Certain factors, including but not limited to, medically fragile conditions, a BMI above 45 (due to surgical positioning safety measures), and/or other health factors and concerns may sometimes affect surgical eligibility. These considerations are reviewed thoroughly during the evaluation process to ensure patient safety and the best possible outcomes. Thank you for understanding. For more details and information, please see Surgical Safety Risks.
Free Case Consult Registration
Select either surgeon or ‘no preference’ so we can direct your case accordingly.
Please note before proceeding:
Case reviews are not conducted on a ‘rush’ basis. Each submission is carefully evaluated in the order it is received. The time from sending your files to undergoing your free consult may be up to 3 weeks in some instances (or longer in rare cases).
Once your form below is submitted, you will receive an email with further detailed instructions, including timeline expectations, a list of (very) specific materials to send, and next steps to proceed with your free review. Regrettably, we are unable to process or respond to submissions that are incomplete or contain incorrect information, such as an invalid email address, incomplete addresses, or other missing fields, so we kindly ask that you please double-check your entries before submitting your form to ensure we are able to assist you as quickly as we can.
As a reminder, you are not eligible for another free review if you’ve already undergone one with any of our surgeons at any time in the past.
Forms are responded to generally within 24 hours; if you do not receive your registration email, please check your ‘spam’ folder. If you still do not see it, please contact us via email to follow up. We have no way of knowing that our emails are not received, so please be sure to follow up with our staff.
About the information we collect below: the following data is required to register for the free phone consult and becomes part of our records if you become an established CEC patient. We collect this information upfront in order to create a privacy-protected entry allowing us to track your case, ensure a thorough record review, perform billing services, and support safe, patient-centered/personalized and trauma-informed care if you undergo surgery with us. This data is stored securely in accordance with federal privacy regulations and is never shared.