Remote Patients Resources
If you are traveling from out of town or out of state for treatment at NCCRM, here is all the information you’ll need regarding accommodations, hotel specials, transportation, and travel logistics.
General Information for Out-of-Town Patients
- NCCRM welcomes patients from across the United States and internationally.
- If you are outside North Carolina, you have options for virtual or in-person consultations.
- Fly into Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU), which is approximately 20 minutes from our Cary office and clinic location.
Airline and Travel Logistics
- Airport: Raleigh-Durham (RDU) 15-18 minutes from NCCRM
- Enterprise Car Rental – web: enterprise.com; phone: (919) 840-9555
- Raleigh Car Rental – web: avis.com; phone: (919) 840-4750
- Budget Rent a Car – web: budget.com; phone: (919) 840-4781
- RDU Airport Taxi Service – taxi-rdu.com; phone: (919) 848-8488
- Circle Taxi – web: circletaxi.com; phone: (919) 954-8375
- Uber & Lyft Services are available in our area.
Restaurants and Groceries
- Whole Foods Market – 1/4 mile in shopping center
- Harris Teeter Grocery – located across the street
- Trader Joes Market – 1.7 miles from NCCRM
- O’Charley’s Restaurant – two blocks from NCCRM
- Danny’s BBQ – one block from NCCRM
- Yuri Japanese Restaurant – 1.7 miles from NCCRM
- Many, more restaurants with in 1 mile of NCCRM
Accommodations & Hotel Specials
For NCCRM Discount Rate Contact:
- Comfort Suites offers a discount to NCCRM patients.
- Call (919) 852-4318 to make a reservation or click HERE
Other Options:
- Hampton Inn Raleigh/Cary (919) 859-5559
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Raleigh-Cary (919) 851-1220
- Best Western Cary Inn & Extended Stay (919) 481-1200
Tips for Traveling with Medications
- Always travel with medications in your carry-on, not checked luggage, to avoid potential loss, damage, or delays.
- Some medications, particularly injectable ones, need to remain cold. Use an insulated bag + ice pack to maintain safe temperature.
- Keep all medical supplies, sharps, syringes, etc., in separate, accessible bags if possible. Typical supplies include gauze, alcohol wipes, a sharp’s container.
- Notify TSA ahead of screening if you have medications or medical supplies. A doctor’s note can help.
Important Information
- Insurance Card & Prescription Funds – Please bring your insurance card, along with enough money or a form of payment to cover any prescriptions you may need after your procedure. There are several pharmacies conveniently located near our facility, including Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart.
- Current Medications & Medical Devices – If you use an inhaler for asthma, please bring it with you. Patients with high blood pressure, heart conditions, or asthma should take their regular medications on the morning of surgery with only two tablespoons of water (unless otherwise instructed by your provider).
- If you have diabetes – Do not take insulin or diabetes pills the morning of your procedure. Your surgical team will give you further instructions for managing your blood sugar.
- Artificial Nails & Nail Polish – If possible, remove artificial nails and nail polish before surgery. This allows our medical team to monitor your oxygen levels accurately. We understand this may not always be possible—if that’s the case, please let us know and we will work with you.
- Makeup & Lotions – Please avoid wearing makeup, lotions, or heavy skin products on the day of your procedure. Your skin needs to be clean so our team can properly prepare the surgical area.
- Jewelry & Piercings – Remove as many piercings and pieces of jewelry as possible before surgery. If there are any you cannot remove, please notify our staff in advance.
- What to Wear – Wear loose, comfortable clothing—especially pants that will not rub against your incision site. If your procedure includes liposuction or a related surgery, be sure to bring your compression garment as instructed.
- Eyewear – If you usually wear contact lenses, please bring a lens case and solution so you can remove them before surgery. Alternatively, wear your glasses instead.
- Transportation – You will not be able to drive yourself home after surgery. Arrange for a responsible adult (age 18 or older) to take you home.
- Post-Surgery Care – You must also have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours after surgery to assist with meals, mobility, and medication reminders. This is a vital part of ensuring your recovery is safe and smooth.
- Fasting Instructions – In most cases, you will be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery. Your care team will confirm these instructions during your pre-op consultation.
- Medical History & Updates – Please notify our staff of any recent changes to your health, including new medications, illnesses, or hospital visits, before your surgery date.