Surgeon not accepting consultation appts....Is this normal?

I called a surgeon to schedule an appointment for the initial consultation and was told he does not accept appointments, but mails out a packet of information with questions I need to answer and send back. At which point he will review and decide if I am a viable canidate for surgery and call me to schedule an appointment if so. Is this the normal procedure?

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