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Do I need a referral to see an excision specialist?

Topic:Surgery
Affected areas:pelvicabdominal
An illustration of a woman getting robotic excision surgery.

In most cases, you do not need a referral to start the process with our excision surgery team. You can reach out directly, and we’ll guide you through next steps based on your symptoms, prior treatment, and goals.


Our first step is a purposeful, record-based telehealth consultation process. Before we schedule, we’ll ask you to submit the medical records you have (for example operative reports, pathology, and imaging reports) so we can determine whether a consult would be meaningful and what additional information—if any—we need.


If your insurance plan requires a referral for out-of-network benefits, that’s a separate administrative issue—not a barrier to speaking with us. Our team can help you understand your options and, when appropriate, support you in navigating insurance questions so you can move forward with clarity.

No Referral Needed to Start

You can contact our excision surgery team directly without a referral. Our specialists will guide you through personalized next steps based on your history and goals.

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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.

Santa Monica, CA

2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Operating Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday

Arroyo Grande, CA

154 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420