Welcome
to the Center for Bone and Joint Disease. We are committed to world class
quality care and expedient service for all our patients. The following
information will facilitate your first visit with us.
Pre-authorization. Some insurance plans
require pre-authorization and/or referral from your primary care physician
before we can see you. Our office staff will be happy to assist you
with pre-authorization when you make your appointment or as soon as possible
before your appointment date
New
patient registration forms
are available for download. If you are planning your first visit with
us, please print and complete the forms prior to your arrival. Please
list your medications with accurate milligram dosages as well as your
allergies. New
Patient Forms (Acrobat)
Minor
patients. A parent, guardian, or adult with power of
attorney for consent to treat must remain in the building with minors under
the age of 18 years during the entire visit. Adult siblings,
relatives and friends will require a power of attorney. Please do not
drop the child off or leave the child in the office unaccompanied.
Imaging films and reports.
Be sure to bring all X-ray, CT scan, Bone scan, and MRI films and reports.
You may be asked to reschedule your appointment if these are not available
upon your arrival.
Reports
of services from other providers
are frequently helpful. These may include recent lab results, office
notes, operative reports, hospital consultation notes, and hospital
discharge summaries. A form to request release of medical information
is available for download.
Release of Medical Information (Acrobat)
What else to bring.
Please bring ambulatory
aids to show us such as cane, crutches, walkers and braces, splints or other
orthotic devices you are using.
What to wear.
It is generally advisable to wear loose fitting clothing, especially if
there is a chance you will need a cast. We recommend tank tops for
upper extremity and shorts for lower extremity problems weather permitting.
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