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What Can I Expect Upon Arrival?

When you arrive to the orthopedic outpatient clinic, located on the 2nd floor of the Fegan building, you will first be seen at the check-in desk. There, one of our staff will verify your personal and insurance information and collect the co-pay for your visit.

You will then proceed to the waiting area. During this time you will be asked to answer questions regarding your health history. If you wish to complete these questions ahead of time you may do so by filling out the Orthopedic Health History Form.

What To Expect At Your Appointment

Once you are called into the exam room, the practice assistant will obtain your child's height, weight, and temperature and place you in one of our exam rooms. Your child may then be examined by a nurse practitioner or orthopedic resident before being seen by your physician.

If X-rays are needed, you will be sent to radiology and then return to the orthopedic clinic. If you have other X-rays or studies (such as MRI's, CT scans, and bone scans) regarding your child's visit, please bring them with you.

Following Your Appointment

After the physician has seen your child, you will stop at the checkout desk to obtain any follow-up appointments.

Please remember to obtain letters for school, gym notes, prescription refills, and other requests before you leave the office. At anytime, please do not hesitate to ask one of our staff for assistance or information.


Return Patients
Insurance and demographic information is verified at every visit. Please bring your insurance card with you to every visit. If your insurance, address, or phone number should change, please contact us so that we can update this information. This will help us in the event we need to contact you to change your appointment.

If X-rays are needed on your return visit, please plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before your child's scheduled appointment. Traffic and parking in the Longwood Medical Area can often be congested. Please take this into account when you leave for your visit.
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Your Child's Team
Your Child's Tests
What to Bring
FAQ's
Maps & Directions
Orthopedic Health History form
Welcome Packet (pdf)
Outpatient Brochure for Patients Under 18 (pdf)
Outpatient Brochure for Patients Over 18 (pdf)
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