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What is the wait time for an endometriosis surgery consult?

The short answer

Wait times for an endometriosis surgery consult can vary with case complexity, record availability, and scheduling demand. We first review your symptoms and available records, then schedule a telehealth informational consult if we believe we may be able to help.

Wait times for endometriosis surgery consultations can vary based on case complexity, how quickly records are available, and current scheduling demand. We don’t schedule a consult first and request records later. We begin with a preliminary review of your symptoms and the medical records you can provide so we can tell you directly whether a consultation is likely to be meaningful.

The fastest way to move forward is to submit what you have (prior operative reports, pathology, imaging reports/images if available, and a brief treatment history). After that initial review, we’ll let you know what, if anything, is still needed. If we believe we may be able to help, we’ll proceed with scheduling a telehealth informational consult and outline possible next steps, including whether in-person evaluation or surgery in California may be appropriate.

Where to go from here

Understand it, compare it with what you're feeling, then talk it through with us.

Step 1 · Understand

Understand the condition

Step 2 · Compare

Treatments to know about

Step 3 · Speak with Us

Ready for Your Surgery Consult?

We understand the urgency of your situation and begin with a thorough review to ensure a meaningful consultation. Our specialists are here to guide you towards the best surgical options for your endometriosis treatment.

Questions people ask next

All surgery questions
  • What happens before my consultation is scheduled?

    Before scheduling your consultation, our team completes a brief review, typically of your symptoms and any medical records you’ve shared. If your history and goals appear to be a good fit for our care, we’ll proceed with scheduling. We’ll let you know if we need more information.

  • What records should I bring to an endometriosis consult?

    Bring prior pelvic or abdominal surgery reports, pathology reports, imaging reports, and actual imaging files if available. Include a brief timeline of symptoms, treatments and their effects, prior diagnoses, and fertility history if relevant.

  • How do I get endometriosis surgery?

    Getting endometriosis surgery usually starts with choosing a surgeon who can do complete excision. At our institute, a record-based telehealth consultation helps us determine whether surgery may be appropriate and what information is needed to plan safely.

  • What questions should I ask an endometriosis specialist?

    Ask which diagnoses they are considering and why, and what records or imaging would change your care plan. If surgery is on the table, ask about excision, confirming what was removed, care for affected organs, success for your goals, recovery, and follow-up.

Reach Out

Have a question?

Lotus Endometriosis Institute provides California-based surgical evaluation and advanced excision care for patients with suspected endometriosis, adenomyosis, complex pelvic pain, and related conditions.


Many patients contact us from outside California to learn whether traveling for in-person evaluation and possible surgery may be appropriate.

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(424) 255-1340

(805) 920-0909

Fax: (805) 935-4338

Santa Monica, CA

2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Operating Hours

8am - 5pm
Monday - Friday

Arroyo Grande, CA

154 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420