The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Pediatrics

Johns Hopkins Pediatric Orthopaedics Guide to the Clinic

Setting up an appointment

To see one of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons in the clinic at Johns Hopkins, call 410-955-3870. An assistant will be able to set up a time that works for you. During busy hours, it somtimes takes a couple of minutes to get through to an appointment coordinator.

Guide to Getting the Most Out of a Visit with Your Doctor

The following guide is an aid to ensure that your visit to the Pediatric Orthopaedic Department is successful and that your questions and concerns are all answered by the time you leave the office.

Before you go

Be sure that you know how to get to the office. This can be done by reading the information below or by calling the office the day before your visit. Information on parking at the Outpatient Center is also supplied below.

Things to bring

It is a good idea to bring the following documents/information with you:

• Medical records such as laboratory results and copies of x-rays, MRI, CT, lab, and other studies which may help the physician in his or her evaluation. This is especially true if you are being seen at Hopkins for the first time or referred by an outside physician.

• An insurance card or managed care medical referral (if your health insurance requires the referral).

• A list of the medications you are taking (including name, doses, and frequency of doses).

• A list of your medical history, such as previous hospitalizations, previous surgeries and conditions for which you currently are being followed by another doctor. Also bring the name and contact information ofyour referring doctor so that the Orthopaedic Surgery team can send along copies of the note from your clinic visit and other information if you desire.

It helps during the physical exam portion of your visit if you come dressed appropriately. If possible, wear loose clothing that is easy to take off and put on so that the physician may more easily exam the part of your body that is bothering you. For example, shorts are helpful for problems of the lower extremities. Weather may obviously affect what you can wear on any given day.

Getting to the clinic

The Pediatric Orthopaedic Clinic is located on the fifth floor of the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center. Detailed directions on how to get to the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center from Washington, D.C., Philadelphia/New York, Central Pennsylvania/Northern Baltimore suburbs, Annapolis/ Maryland Eastern Shore, and Frederick/Western Maryland can be found at
Maps & Directions.

Overview of the Clinic Visit

Upon arrival in the Outpatient Center Clinic on the fifth floor you will first be seen at the registration desk. There, we will verify your personal and insurance information. You will proceed to the waiting area and then to an exam room. During this time you will be asked questions concerning your health and the reason you are seeing the physician. You may be examined by a physician's assistant, nurse practitioner or orthopaedic resident before you are seen by your surgeon. If x-rays are needed, they will be obtained in the clinic.

The Orthopaedic Surgery Reception Area