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Before Your Visit

    • Complete Ginn Foot and Ankle new patient forms
    • Make a list of your symptoms and questions.
    • Make a list of all medications and any previous surgeries.
    • Gather and bring important medical records and laboratory test reports from other doctors or hospitals (including X-rays, MRIs, and lab results).
    • Check with your insurance provider to see if a referral is needed.
    • Call before your visit to tell the office if you have special needs.
    • Bring a friend or family member if you think it will be helpful.
    • If your problem involves walking and/or exercise, bring your walking/exercise shoes with you to the appointment.

During Your Visit

    • Go over your list of questions.
    • If you do not understand an answer, be sure to ask for further explanation.
    • Take notes and listen carefully.
    • Discuss your symptoms and any recent changes you may have noticed.
    • Talk about all new medications.
    • Ask why it has been prescribed, and how to take it.
    • Describe any allergies.
    • Tell your podiatrist if you are pregnant or if you are trying to get pregnant.
    • Let your podiatrist know if you are being treated by other doctors.

After Your Visit

    • Prepare for any tests your podiatrist orders.
    • Ask about what you need to do to get ready, possible side effects, and when you can expect results.
    • Ask when and how the test results will be made available to you.
    • Schedule a follow-up appointment (if necessary) before you leave your podiatrist’s office.
    • Call your podiatrist’s office and ask for your test results if you do not hear from the office when you are supposed to.

We look forward to your visit!