Preparing for Your Visit

Getting Ready for Your Evaluation

Your first visit is an in-person evaluation with the physician. It is a chance to explain where the problem is, how it began, what has already been tried, and which activities or quality-of-life goals matter most to you. It is not a commitment to undergo a procedure.

Please arrive about 10 minutes early. Call (305) 891-4686 if you need to change your appointment or are unsure how to prepare.

What Happens During the Visit

The physician listens to your concerns and goals, reviews your medical and injury history, performs an examination, and considers relevant records or imaging. The evaluation may look at movement, strength, stability, range of motion, and the specific activities that reproduce symptoms.

After the evaluation, the physician explains the assessment and discusses reasonable next steps. Depending on the findings, those steps may include rehabilitation, activity guidance, pain-management strategies, physician-directed regenerative options when clinically appropriate, additional imaging, another type of care, or a referral.

What You Should Understand Before You Leave

You should have a clearer understanding of the physician's assessment, whether more information is needed, which options may be suitable, important limitations, realistic expectations, and recommended follow-up. If treatment is recommended, costs are discussed before treatment so you can make an informed decision.