What to bring, and what happens next.

A short list so the visit is useful the first time.

Before you come

Have these ready

Your referring or primary care physician’s name
A short list of your symptoms
MRI, CT, and X-ray images plus the written reports, from the last six months or since the injury
Insurance card and photo ID
A referral if your plan requires one. For a work injury: carrier, claim number, date of injury, and adjuster
Medication list, allergies, and any prior spine records

Fill out the history questionnaire at home and arrive about 10 minutes early.

In the office

We take a history, examine you, and review your imaging.
If surgery is the better option, we go through risks and benefits and send you home with written information before you decide.
If surgery is not the option, we send non-surgical recommendations to you and your referring physician.

After surgery

Call the office two to three days after surgery to set your post-op visit, about ten days out. Call anytime if the instructions are unclear.