Before you arrive
Most likely when you call the office to set up your appointment you will talk with Katherine or Lauren on the phone. Please let them know a few things about you. Your name and a contact phone number as well as your general symptoms. They are not doctors so they cannot give medical advice or recommendations. What they can do is answer any of your questions about your insurance and they will be able to find a convenient time to schedule your appointment.
If you would like to check your own benefits we have developed this form to help you. VERIFYING YOUR OWN BENEFITS
Things you should bring to your first visit:
- Photo ID
- Insurance Card (if applicable)
- Loose fitting clothing so that the appropriate area can be examined
- Any diagnostic imaging (we prefer the actual images rather than just the report)
- A Referral (if required)
Your First Visit
On your first visit, you will be greeted with a smile and given some initial paperwork to fill out about yourself, your current condition and your past medical history. If you would like, you can also download the initial paperwork above to fill out before arriving, to shorten the time it takes to put together your file. You will then be seen by Dr. Krebs or Dr. Donahue where they review the history of your condition. A detailed history will allow us to better understand your symptoms, how they began, and how they are affecting your activities to accurately diagnose what may be causing them. The doctor will perform extensive orthopedic, neurologic and functional examinations and the doctor may recommend advance imaging if he deems it necessary. Treatment will be initiated on the first visit, implementing the most appropriate and effective therapy for your condition and presentation.
Before you leave, the doctor will answer any questions you may have and will provide you with information about your condition and specific instructions to perform at home such as exercises, proper biomechanics, ice/heat therapy, posture correction and ergonomic changes.
On the first visit, you may want to allow between 60-90 minutes due to the extensive nature of the initial evaluation and 30-60 minutes for subsequent visits. Each regular visit will most likely be very different because as your symptoms improve and change, the treatment will change accordingly to continue the quickest progression of your recovery possible.
We look forward to meeting you.