A few simple things to bring to your first appointment will help us spend the time on your problem rather than on paperwork.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Insurance card
- Referral if your insurance requires one
- A list of your current medications
- Any prior imaging (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound) - bring the disc, not just the report
- Records or notes from prior podiatric or orthopedic care
Shoes
Bring the shoes you wear most often - the ones you walk in every day. Shoes tell me a lot. Wear patterns reveal gait. Insole compression reveals pressure points.
A Written Symptom Story
A short note describing:
- When the symptoms started
- What makes them better or worse
- What treatments you have tried
- How they are affecting your daily life
This is more useful than you think - patients often forget important details once we’re in the exam room.
Comfortable Clothing
Loose-fitting pants or shorts that allow easy access to the foot, ankle, and lower leg.
A Question or Two
If you have a specific question you want answered - write it down. Patients often leave my office wishing they had asked the one thing they meant to.
