APPOINTMENTS

Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday.  To schedule an appointment please call us at 248-280-8550.  

NEW PATIENTS

Please check with your insurance company since they may have specific referral requirements.  You can expedite this process by making sure we have all of the necessary information listed below prior to your first appointment.

• Referral from Primary Care Physician (PCP) if required 
  
• Authorization from your insurance carrier if it is Workers Compensation or an auto accident.
  
• Your insurance card 
  
• Results of any recent tests pertaining to your condition 
  
• X-rays, CT scans, or MRI films 

If you have any questions about any of the items above, please call our office during business hours 248-280-8550.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR OFFICE VISIT

Your visit with an orthopaedic surgeon is an important meeting that can be most effective if you plan ahead. It’s important that you give your doctor the information he needs and that you understand what the doctor is recommending.

1. Our office is located at 30575 Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak.  It is on the west side of the street, three blocks south of Thirteen Mile Road. Parking is located behind the building, off of Merrill Street.    
2. Please bring your insurance cards with you to the appointment. If your insurance requires you to have a referral, please make arrangements with your primary care physician to have it available on the website for Beaumont HAP, have them fax it to us at 248-280-8567, or bring a copy with you.    
3. Our office forms and our Notice of Privacy Practices are available on our website. Look under “Office Forms.” If you can download them, fill them out at home and bring them with you to the appointment, it will save you some time in the office.   
4. Bring results and copies of x-rays, other imaging studies and lab results to your appointment.    
5. Children under the age of 18 cannot be seen unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.   
6. Consider asking a family member or a friend to accompany you to the appointment. If you need a translator, ask another adult to come with you. Do not rely on a child to translate for you.    
7. Dress appropriately. For spine and many problems involving the arms and legs, you may be asked to disrobe. Wear loose clothing that is easy to take off and put on. 

At the doctor’s office:

1. You will be asked to complete any paper work that you do not bring with you.     
2. Be honest and complete in talking with the doctor. Share your point of view. Don’t hold back on issues such as incontinence, memory loss, sex or other issues you might consider embarrassing.   
3. Stick to the point to get the most out of your time with the doctor.    
4. Take notes on what the doctor tells you.  Ask questions if you do not understand.    
5. Ask what to expect from your treatment. Ask what effect the procedure will have on your daily activities.    
6. Ask for handouts or brochures that you and your family can review at home. 

When you get home:

1. Review the materials the doctor gave you. If you don’t understand something, call the office and ask to speak to a member of the health care team.    
2. Follow your doctor’s instructions. Take the full course of medication and make sure you follow the prescribed diet and exercise routine. Remember, you are a part of the health care team.    
3. Keep your doctor informed of any changes in your condition. 

Questions to ask at the visit or later, if your doctor recommends surgery:

1. Why is this procedure being recommended? Are there alternatives?   
2. What are the benefits of this procedure in terms of pain relief and improvement of function and mobility? How long will the benefits last?    
3. What are the risks involved?    
4. What is the procedure called? How is it done?   
5. What percentage of patients improve following the procedure?    
6. What will happen if I choose not to have the surgery now?   
7. If I want a second opinion, whom can I consult?