New Patient Form
If you wish to be a new patient at The Sternberg Clinic, and have an issue other than a pilonidal problem, please complete a patient history form as well as the Office and Financial Policies.
New Pilonidal Patient Forms
Are you a new patient looking be evaluate for a Pilonidal condition at The Sternberg Clinic? Please complete a New Pilonidal Patient Questionnaire and Office and Financial Policies to provide our office staff with your information and medical history.
General and Colon and Rectal Surgery Instructions
Read our General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery FAQ section if you are a patient at The Sternberg Clinic preparing for a general or colon and rectal surgery procedure.
For post-op instructions, please download and refer to our Post Op documents:
Lump and Bump Post Op Instructions PDF document
AnoRectal Post Op Instructions PDF document
Pilonidal Cleft Lift Surgery
Post-Operative Instructions
If you have undergone surgery for Pilonidal Disease, read this document to prepare for surgery and plan your recovery after the operation. Download and Print
Download a copy of the Closed Suction Drain Output Record.
General Surgery
Patient Instructions
Anal Fissure Treatment Plan
An anal fissure is a ‘cut’ in the anal canal resulting from trauma. Most people suffering from an anal fissure experience pain during or after defecation (the act of moving one’s bowels, a number 2). Download and Print
Nitroglycerine Ointment 0.2%
If you’ve been prescribed nitroglycerin ointment for your anal fissure, read our instructions for use. Download and Print
Rubber Band Hemorrhoid Ligation
You just had a rubber band or bands applied to you internal hemorrhoids. Here are a few things to be aware of. Download and Print
Suggestions for perianal care in patients with itching or irritation
Read our suggestions for patients with perianal itching and other anal symptoms or conditions that can contribute to anal itching or discomfort. Download and Print
Taking a Fiber Supplement
There are many fiber supplements and all can be purchased without a prescription. Read our information sheet on how to select and use a fiber supplement. Download and Print
Thrombosed or Prolapsed Hemorrhoids
For patients with severe, circumferential thrombosed hemorrhoids and/or prolapsed hemorrhoids there are two primary treatment options. Download and Print
