New Patient Office Visit
If you have not yet scheduled an appointment, please call Summit Orthopedic Specialists at (916) 965-4000.
- How do I register for my appointment?
- You may register with our Patient Care Coordinator when you arrive for your scheduled appointment.
- You should arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time if you plan to complete the registration process in office.
- What should I bring to my appointment?
- Your health insurance card(s)
- A referral from your primary care physician if applicable
- Your co-payment
- A list of your current medications
- A copy of your x-rays, MRI, blood tests or any other diagnostic testing you have completed regarding the condition for which you will be treated.
- A pair of shorts if you will be evaluated for a knee or hip condition
- Our female patients are encouraged to bring a tank top if you are going to be evaluated for a shoulder injury/condition.
- If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Bring a translator if needed
- What can I expect during my exam?
- You will be escorted to an exam room by one of our medical assistants
- Your medical history will be reviewed
- We will take a picture of you for your chart (optional)
- You will be required to change into a pair of shorts or an exam gown if applicable.
- You may be required to have x-rays taken within our office
- You will be examined by a physician or physician assistant where your course of treatment will be discussed.
- What do I do after my exam?
- Check out with one of our Patient Care Coordinators, who are located at the front desk, and schedule a follow up appointment
- If you were given any paper work by the physician or physician assistant (ex: prescription for physical therapy), please give these to the Patient Care Coordinators for review
- If diagnostic testing (ex: MRI) was recommended, a medical assistant will contact you within 48 hours to schedule the test.
- If surgery was recommended, please click here to read important documents.
Established Patient Office Visit
- What to expect during my exam?
- You will be escorted to an exam room by one of our medical assistants
- You will be required to change into a pair of shorts or an exam gown if applicable.
- You may be required to have x-rays taken within our office
- You will be examined by a physician or physician assistant where your course of treatment will be discussed.
- What do I do after my exam?
- Check out with one of our Patient Care Coordinators, who are located at the front desk, and schedule a follow up appointment
- If you were given any paper work by the physician or physician assistant (ex: prescription for physical therapy), please give these to the Patient Care Coordinators for review
- If diagnostic testing (ex: MRI) was recommended, a medical assistant will contact you within 48 hours to schedule the test.
- If surgery was recommended, please click here to read important documents.