Your Visit With Us

Preparing for Your Appointment

In order for us to give you the best possible care, here is a checklist of items and information you should bring to your appointment:

• Insurance information and card
• Picture ID: Drivers license
• Referral from your primary care physician, if applicable
• Co-payment or minimum payment (given at appointment time) for uninsured patients
• A complete list of the names and dosages of all the medications you take
• Any and all x-rays, MRIs or other imaging films (including written report)
• Information about what treatments and medications have been tried in the past
• Medical records from prior visits that you think may be helpful
• List of questions you want to ask your doctor
• New patients: Complete a Patient Registration Form to bring to your appointment

Upon arrival, you will be seen at the registration desk where we will verify your personal and insurance information. You will proceed to the waiting area and then to an exam room. During this time you will be asked questions concerning your health and the reason you are seeing the doctor. You may be examined by a physician's assistant, nurse practitioner or orthopedic resident before you are seen by the doctor. If x-rays are needed, they will be obtained in the clinic.

After the doctor sees you, you will stop at the check-out desk to obtain any follow-up appointments you may need.