South Florida International Orthopaedics, P.A.

We recommend that you call the office for an appointment instead of just walking in. Please call our appointment staff for an appointment time to help the office schedule flow as smoothly as possible for all of our patients.  We will try very hard to work in patients that need to be seen quickly.  Work-In patients will usually have a wait in the office until we have an opening in the schedule

On your first visit to our office you will be asked to fill out several forms.  We strongly advise that you arrive about 30 minutes early for your first appointment so that you can get your forms completed and possibly be able to be taken back to the exam room to see the doctor closer to your appointment time.  Certain forms are also required to be filled out if you are seeing the doctor for a new problem or if it has been more than a year since you have been to the office.  We just want to make sure that we do have up-to-date information on each patient, all current medical history, medications, and insurance information.   Please also bring your insurance card or cards with you and a list of your current medications and supplements, if any.  Certain insurance companies require a referral from your primary care physician before allowing you so see a specialist.  We need to have that referral in our office prior to your appointment.  Please check with you primary physician before the appointment date to make sure that they have sent this referral to our office to prevent any delay in your seeing the doctor.  Please also let us know if you have had any x-rays or an MRI done on the same problem that we are going to see you, because we will want to see the actual images. Please bring in you imaging studies on CD or on film because interpreting the images is part of the service we provide in orthopaedic care.

We require a 48-hour notice to have a prescription refilled. We also offer electronic prescribing if desired.  Please call your pharmacy prior to picking up your prescription to make sure that it has been called in and ready for pick up.  If there is a problem with filling your prescription request, our office will contact you and let you know.  We are unable to fill or refill narcotics or other prescriptions after regular office hours or on the weekend.

The physician specialists of South Florida International Orthopaedics, P.A. have extensive expertise and training in the care of injured workers. We have a dedicated workers compensation coordinator and philosophy of stay at work, or where not possible, a return to work asap. Offering excellent communication with adjusters and case managers. All forms are sent back the same day patient is seen. We are experienced not only in specialty care in orthopaedics, but also as serving as physicians of record under workmans compensation and coordination of care with other specialists as needed in providing comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe in working closely with the patient, the employer and the carrier to develop appropriate work restrictions and light duty assignments. Our cost-containment strategies include a conservative approach to the use of ancillary services and testing procedures. We understand the value of work-injury prevention and provide education to our patients in proper body mechanics ergonomic and post-injury rehabilitation. Additionally, our physicians have received special training in workers compensation report writing to assure that our written communications are ratable and meet all accepted legal standards.

High school student or baby boomer, weekend warrior or professional athlete, injuries happen. Playing through the pain may make for a great story but it can lead to further injury and delay your return to the field of play. The specialists at South Dade Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. will provide the personalized care and rehabilitation you need for recovery and safe return to your activity or sport.

If you are facing total joint replacement, the care you will receive from our orthopedic surgical team will be of the highest standard. Hip, knee, and shoulder replacements are extraordinary medical and technological achievements, and often are the best solution for the pain, stiffness or lack of mobility caused by arthritis or injury. Our skilled surgeons, using the latest techniques and technology, work with your family physicians in preparing you in advance of surgery in order to minimize risk to you and then follow you through your complete rehabilitation.

The shoulder joint moves more than any joint in the body and is a marvel because of its structure and complexity. It’s not surprising that it is the source of discomfort for millions of people. From physical therapy, arthroscopic surgery, to joint total replacement, we’re up-to-date on the latest treatments and surgical advancements for conditions affecting the shoulder.

Where would we be without our hands?  Simple tasks often made difficult or impossible and painful when the hand or wrist aren’t working properly. Our specialists are skilled in the care of hand and wrist disorders and use the latest in diagnostic and surgical techniques to help you return to handling everyday tasks – at home, at work, and in play.

Injury and degeneration of the spine are the most common cause of back pain and most people will experience it at some time during their life. Individual diagnosis and treatment plans are provided for each patient of South Florida International Orthopaedics, P.A. Fortunately for most, nonsurgical treatment is all that is required for relief.