Appointment Information
Verify the Date and Time of the Appointment
The time you should arrive at the office for your appointment is different than your scheduled appointment time. You may be required to complete new patient paperwork or provide personal identification and insurance information prior to being seen by your doctor. Because of this, you may be asked to arrive up to 30 minutes prior to your appointment time. Please confirm your expected arrival time when scheduling the appointment.
Print and Complete the New Patient Forms
Know the Address and Location of Your Appointment
Make sure you confirm the office location prior to leaving for your appointment.
Be Aware of Travel Issues and Delays
Become aware of any driving conditions, road construction detours, and/or parking requirements and locations that may present a delay in your arrival, and plan accordingly.
Below is a short list of additional information to help you prepare for your orthopedic appointment.
Dress Comfortably
We recommend that you dress in comfortable clothing appropriate for your appointment. If your injury or condition involves your shoulder, you may be asked to change into a medical robe for your examination. We recommend wearing loose clothing that is easy to take off and put on.
In addition, your doctor may request an X-ray during your visit. Prior to your X-ray, you may be asked to remove jewelry, eyeglasses, and any other metal objects, such as loose change, hearing aids, underwire bras, fingernail clippers, etc., that may interfere with the imaging. Depending on the area of the body that is being X-rayed, you may be asked to change into a medical gown.
Expect Wait Times
Personalized care doesn't always follow definitive time schedules, and we appreciate your understanding and patience if we keep you waiting longer than you expected. In some cases, patients require special attention, or your provider may be asked to assess a serious injury. Be assured that your doctor will make every effort to see you as soon as possible.