PRE-SURGICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
Comprehensive Psychology Services specializes in telehealth pre-surgical psychological evaluations and pain management evaluations for patients throughout Florida and PSYPACT-participating states.
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Common evaluations include:
• Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Evaluations
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) Evaluations
• Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Evaluations
• Basivertebral Nerve (BVN) Ablations
• Intracept Procedure Evaluations
• Orthopedic and Amputation Evaluations
All evaluations are personally conducted by Dr. Gregory Van Dam, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist with more than 14 years of experience providing psychological assessment services.
Most evaluations are completed through secure telehealth technology, allowing patients to participate from the comfort of their home using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Our telehealth platform is HIPAA-compliant, secure, and requires no software installation. Patients simply click a secure link provided by our office to join the evaluation.
Bilingual English and Spanish evaluations are available.
WHY PROVIDERS REFER TO CPS
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✓ Doctorate-level psychologist performing all evaluations personally
✓ Objective evidence-based assessment tools
✓ Extensive experience with implantable pain management devices
✓ Telehealth throughout Florida and PSYPACT-participating states
✓ English and Spanish evaluations available
✓ Typical report turnaround of 2–3 business days
REFERRAL & EVALUATION PROCESS
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Referral received from the Interventional pain physician or healthcare provider.
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Insurance benefits verified by our office.
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Patient contacted regarding scheduling and any applicable financial responsibility.
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Evaluation completed via secure telehealth.
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Report returned to the referring provider, typically within 2–3 business days after the date of the evaluation.
Please Note:
Patients must be referred by their Interventional pain physician, surgeon, pain management specialist, or healthcare provider before scheduling can occur. Our office must receive the referral and complete insurance verification prior to contacting the patient for scheduling.