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Patient Information
Office Locations 47647 Caleo Bay, #200 La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: 760-777-8282 or 888-864-9109 Fax: 760-771-9085 Directions Patient Forms  Patient Introduction Form
Basic Medical Information For Orthopedic Problems Form
Knee History Form
Items Patients Need to Bring to Visit Patients should bring all X-rays, MRI's and other scans relevant to their condition. Please bring the actual films, not just the reports. Previous operative reports and photographs are very helpful. We will provide disposable shorts and shirts, but patients may wish to wear clothing that allow the injured area of the body to be easily examined. Pre-Sugical Preparation Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to surgery, except necessary medications with a sip of water. Arrange for a ride to and from the hospital. Wear comfortable clothes. If you already own crutches or a walker and plan on using them after surgery, bring them with you. Notify your family physician and your health plan. If you are having joint replacement surgery, discharge plans (eg inpatient rehab or home health) can be arranged preoperatively. Post-Operative Information You will be dishcarged with a sheet of post-operative instructions. Please refer to it often in the first few days. You will be discharged with prescriptions for medications. Please make arrangements to have these picked-up or delivered. Ice bags to the operative area generally helps to decrease pain. Call for medicaton refills during normal office hours when we have access to your chart. We do not refill prescriptions on nights and weekends. After Hours Process We can be reached via our answering service at any time (760) 775-8884. Routine messages will be answered when the office opens, and the doctor on call can be paged for emergencies. If you are unable to reach the doctor on call during an emergency, please go to your local emergency room and have them try to contact us. |
