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Orthopaedic Surgery
Appointment Checklist
What to bring: Following is a checklist to follow for your child's orthopaedic appointment. If you would like to print out a pdf version, click on the link at the right.
Appointment Information- Physician's Name
- Department (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Building Name/Location
Checklist
- Name, address and telephone number of your referring physician
- Name, address and telephone number of your primary care physician (family doctor) if different from above
- Orthopaedic Health History form
- List of medications your child is taking
- Gym shorts or another pair of shorts for the exam
- Medical records, X-rays, MRI's or other lab results from other facilities
- Social Security number of patient and parent with the insurance coverage
- Insurance card and insurance information, including referral
- Worker's compensation for accident/injury related visits - please bring your attorney's name, address, phone and case number
Other helpful items to make your visit more enjoyable:
- Books to read while waiting
- Snacks/formula
- Diapers or a change of baby clothes
Before you leave your child's appointment:
- Request all school notes/forms that need to be completed
- Request all prescriptions for medications, equipment, physical therapy, occupational therapy
- Request any copies of X-rays/films from radiology you wish to obtain for your records
Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
3959 Broadway, 8th Floor
New York City 10032
phone: 212-305-5475
fax: 212-305-8271
