Do you want to have your foot examined by Dr. Silverman, but you aren’t sure if taking a long drive to the clinic is worth your time? Have no fear! At Silverman Ankle & Foot, we make it easy for you to get a remote evaluation so you don’t need to leave the comfort of your home.
Remote evaluations are another way we make it easier for you to get the proper care for your foot ailment. If you’re interested in a remote evaluation, simply include the following information in a letter to our Edina office.
- Hard copies, electronic copies and or any saved copies of your medical records.
- Any imaging results, such as X-rays, CT scans, bone scans, MRIs, etc. Please include the film if possible, as this will help pinpoint any problems. A paper report is helpful, but it isn’t necessary.
- A copy of the completed patient forms.
- A photocopy of both sides of your health insurance card.
Although we’d love to provide remote evaluations for all of our patients, this service is only available to people that live more than 90 minutes away.
Providing the Best in Patient Care
Once we receive your files, Dr. Silverman will review the information and provide a recommendation. Sometimes he’ll be able to pinpoint the problem, while other times he’ll need more information to determine the exact cause. He may recommend that you receive additional imaging tests at your local clinic before traveling to Edina to meet in person.
Also, if Dr. Silverman believes another type of care provider would be best fitted to tackle your issue, he’ll be happy to refer you to a local specialist, like a physical therapist or pain management physician.
Don’t expect others to offer this type of remote service. While larger clinics are simply focused on their bottom line, what matters most to us is your health. Our goal is to get you back on your feet as quickly as possible, and we believe remote evaluations can help us connect with patients outside of the immediate area.
If you have any questions, or want to get more information about a remote evaluation, contact us now!
