The Sternberg Clinic Patient Resources

Preparing for Surgery

A Patient Guide to Pilonidal Disease: The FAQ

Get ready to be cured of your painful Pilonidal Disease. Read everything you need to know about undergoing the Cleft Lift procedure at The Sternberg Clinic of Pilonidal Surgery.

Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg explains what patients want to know ahead of surgery day and how to recover quickly.

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Patient Resources

Patient Instructions and Forms

Looking for the New Patient History Form and post-operative instructions for Pilonidal Surgery and General and Colorectal Surgery?

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The Patient Journey

Strategies for a Successful Surgery

Planning Your Trip to SF

Start planning your trip San Francisco: An itinerary

Why Travel for Surgery?

The Sternberg Clinic treats patients from around the globe

Tips for a Fast Recovery

How to drain the wound and other post-operative advice.

Patient Testimonials: The Blog

Read success stories from surgery patients

This Procedure Has Truly Changed My Life
I had the cleft lift procedure from Dr. Sternberg in May of …
No More Fear of Flare-Ups
It has been approximately six months since the surgery, and I have …
Make the Cleft Lift Procedure Your First Choice of Surgery
So, you develop a symptomatic pilonidal “cyst” (really an abscess), or sinus …
What Medical Care Can Look Like at its Best
My experience with Dr. Sternberg and his team from the beginning was …

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