The practice opened a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site for patients to get tested before their procedure. Every patient will be tested three days before their procedure, and the surgery will only proceed after a negative test result.
The practice implemented a series of social distancing practices for patients to follow inside the surgery center as well.
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