Patient & Parent Resources

Our experts are the only fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic specialists in Southwest Florida. For us, your child’s diagnosis, treatment and care are of the utmost priority. To schedule an appointment, please call 239-432-5100.

When scheduling an appointment

You will be asked for current insurance information, as well as a referral from your primary care doctor. Both are required to schedule and confirm your appointment.

To save time at check-in

Please complete the patient registration form and bring it to your appointment alongside a photo ID and insurance card.

First Visit Parental Responsibility

A parent or legal guardian must be present for the entire first visit and present a form of valid government-issued picture ID. Legal guardians will be asked to present proper custodial documentation.

This is for your child’s protection. There are no exceptions.

Additional Resources

Medical Records Release

Privacy
Notice

Good Faith Estimate

X-Ray Facility
Phone Listing

Surgery Information

Our surgery scheduling department will call you to schedule the surgery. At this time, they will review all necessary insurance information and begin the process to obtain authorization from your insurance company.

Facility Directions

Golisano Children’s Hospital
Coconut Point Surgery Center
NCH North

After Surgery

Please call us if there are concerns of extreme swelling, uncontrollable pain, fever, redness and any condition not already addressed with the surgeon after surgery. You may also contact us if you need a prescription, medication refill or if you have not scheduled your follow-up appointment.

For elective surgery, the surgery scheduler will schedule the first post-op appointment. For emergency surgery, please follow discharge instructions.

After surgery, you will be given Ex-Fix care instructions if appropriate.

If a prescription is needed, the surgeon will have that prepared for you to take home from surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon?

Our five pediatric orthopedic surgeons are the only fellowship trained pediatric orthopedists in SWFL. This means they have additional training in taking care of infants, children and adolescents. Our surgeons specialize in the care of all pediatric and adolescent musculoskeletal problems, from broken bones to to sports injuries, deformities, spinal conditions and scoliosis.

What do I need to schedule an appointment?

To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 239-432-5100. We will need:

Patient’s name, date of birth and insurance information. Legal guardian to be the one calling to schedule.
PCP Name
Referral with diagnosis
If an injury, what type, where/how it happened and when it happened
Has the patient been seen by the ER, UC or PCP?
Is the patient protected – splint, brace?
Has the patient had any imaging done? If so, where?

Does a referral from the ER count?

Unfortunately, no. Many insurances require the referral to come from your primary care provider. Our office is happy to help navigate that process with you!

My child got their cast wet. What should I do?

If your child has recently had surgery, please call the office or an on-call provider. If there is no surgical incision beneath the cast, you may use a hair dryer on the "cool" setting to help dry out the cast. You should also call the office immediately upon opening to schedule an appointment for a cast change.

What is a PA/NP? Can they take care of me?

Our PAs (physician assistants) and NP (nurse practitioner) are trained medical providers. They have completed additional schooling just like our surgeons to help take care of you! In our office, they help take care of everything from fractures and sports injuries, to generalized joint and muscle pain. They can also order tests, review those tests and treat you accordingly. PAs and our NP work closely with our surgeons to provide you with the best care possible and cannot wait to meet you in the office!

When is it safe for my child to return to sports after their injury?

Returning to sports after an injury depends on many factors, including the type of injury, the age of the patient and the type of sports the patient is involved in. Our goal is to guide our patients through the healing process and help them return to their desired activity as soon as it is safe.

My child has a fracture. How soon do they need to be seen by your office?

Typically, an injured extremity will sustain swelling for 24-72 hours. It is reasonable to be seen once swelling has subsided in case your child’s injury requires a reduction or cast.