What to Expect on Your First Visit
We offer flexible appointment scheduling for your convenience with early, late, and lunch time appointments available. Our appointment desk is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. No physician referral is necessary to see one our doctors. If you find it necessary to change a scheduled appointment, please call at least 24 hours in advance when possible so that the time reserved for you can be used for another patient. 

What to Expect on Your First Visit
Relax. We know that the first visit to any new doctor’s office can often be a stressful experience, and we are going to do our best to make this a pleasant experience for you. One way that we can calm some of your apprehension is to let you know what to expect on your first visit.

First we will greet you and of course obtain some information including your driver's license and insurance card so we can begin to coordinate the proper care for you. It is helpful if you can arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment to give us a chance to “get to know you.”

Dress comfortably. Keep in mind that the doctor will need to observe the area of pain. While we often need our patients to be gowned for x-rays and some exams, we will take every measure to insure your privacy.

Please bring any X-rays, MRIs, CT Scans, and/or tests that have been performed in relation to your problem or injury.

A detailed history and examination will be performed to assess your problem, this may include x-rays if indicated. Some treatment will usually be given on the initial visit, especially for those in acute pain.

Expect the first visit to take a little longer. We suggest that you plan on approximately 60 minutes.