You will be given prep instructions for your procedure. Please follow them carefully and contact our office prior to your procedure if you are unable to complete all prep steps or develop a fever or signs of illness.
Please plan to have someone drive you home following your procedure. Your ride must be 18 years of age or older and be present at the time of your discharge. Public transportation, Uber/Lyft, and taxi service are not acceptable methods of transportation.
Procedure Prep Instructions
For Dr. Chand Patients
Day of Procedure
Please arrive promptly at the time instructed, usually 45 minutes before your scheduled procedure time. This will allow adequate time for all necessary admission procedures.
Sterling Endoscope Center:
45 minutes before
Northern Virginia Center for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy:
60 minutes before
Northern Virginia Surgery Center:
90 minutes before
Fair Oaks Hospital:
60 minutes before
Leave valuables and jewelry at home, and do not wear contact lenses on the day of your procedure.