Travel and Hospitality

As more and more patients are traveling from across the United States and the world to have services provided by Dr. Karam, we believe it is very important to make this process as easy as possible for you. As a result we have put together a Travel and Hospitality Package to help facilitate this important decision for you.

The first step is the Consultation. Though it is ideal to have a personal face-to-face consultation with Dr. Karam, we realize that many of our out-of-town patients appreciate an opportunity to speak with Dr. Karam by phone and discuss their case and get more information prior to coming to San Diego, California. In order to facilitate this initial step, we have set up an internet-based consultation protocol.

While this does not replace a one-on-one personal in-office consultation with the Dr. Karam, it is nevertheless an important and convenient first step.

Testimonial from Kathy B., a patient from the United Kingdom.

To initiate the Phone Consultation process:

1) Email or Call our office to set up a time for a virtual consultation. Alternatively, you can email us your preferred contact information, if you would like us to contact you.

2) Email or Call our office to set up a time for a virtual consultation. Alternatively, you can email us your preferred contact information, if you would like us to contact you.

3) Send digital photos (current photos of the front and each side of your face) by email.

4) An appointment will be set up with Dr. Karam at which time you can discuss your goals and expectations.

During your phone consultation, Dr. Karam will review your medical history and photos, then listen to your concerns/expectations and make recommendations. He will advise you on the both the risks and benefits as well as answer any questions you might have.

Following your Consultation:

Following the consultation, Dr. Karam's patient coordinator will put together a fee quote for you based on what you and Dr. Karam have discussed.

Scheduling:

The next step in planning your procedure is to schedule a date. Given your availability and Dr. Karam's schedule, a mutually convenient date will be confirmed.

Pre-operative Appointment.

Once you have scheduled your procedure, we will arrange for you to have most of your pre-operative work done in your hometown. You will initiate this process with our Patient Care Coordinator approximately 2 weeks prior to the surgery date. She will review the aftercare instructions in detail and coordinate completion of your relevant medical studies and other pre-operative protocols.

Dr. Karam must, however, see you the day before your surgery for a pre-operative appointment in order to examine you, review your procedures, and take a complete set of photographs.

Your post-surgery recuperation must be coordinated in advance. You will be required to stay here in the San Diego area after surgery. The length of time required for you to stay here in San Diego will vary depending on the nature of your procedure. Dr. Karam, will discuss the length of stay required during the consultation.

The Final Step- Traveling to See Us