Out of Town Patients Globalization has hit medicine and I treat a lot of out-of-town patients. Usually, these patients contact me as an e-mail inquiry. I often have patients mail me their information along with photos and I do a formal out-of-town consultation followed by a phone consultation. Seattle is well served by many airlines and there are several very nice and affordable hotels near my office. The Sorrento offers special prices for our patients and has wonderful pillows and a great fireside lounge. The Baroness and the Inn at Virginia Mason offer units with kitchenettes. They are all within walking or wheelchair distance to my office. I usually make a “hotel call” for dressing changes. All out of town patients need an adult companion at least for the first night after surgery. If you cannot arrange a friend or family member to travel with you, there are nurses for hire in Seattle. The length of time you need to stay in Seattle depends on the type of procedure you are considering.