Our
highly qualified staff is ready to answer your medical inquiry
anytime during regular business hours. When calling the office,
your call will be directed to the appropriate person.
If
you wish to speak directly to the doctor, please inform the medical
secretary answering the phone or leave a message in her voice
mail.
The
doctor will be notified. He may not be available at the time of
your call, but your call will be returned.
Emergencies
One
of our physicians is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For
Emergencies during Non-business hours, call Lakes Region General
Hospital Emergency Department at 527-2819 or Franklin Hospital
Emergency Department at 934-2060
Ask
for the OPA Doctor On Call
Release
of Records
Our
office maintains a permanent record of your medical history and
treatment profile including all x-ray films taken at either office
location.
Requests
for copies of these records must be made in advance and in writing.
There
is a handling charge for copies of films and records. Direct any
inquiries and all questions to our Medical Records Department.
Payments
Payment
for office visits is due at the time of service.
Payment
for in-hospital procedures is due within 30 days from the date
of service.
If
you are not covered by health insurance, please contact one of
our patient representatives who will be happy to work with you
in developing a payment plan suitable to your financial needs.
We
Accept the Following Cards:
X-RAYS
As
a convenience to our patients, the Orthopedic Professional Association
has fully equipped X-Ray Suites at both Laconia and Franklin office
locations. These facilities are staffed by trained Radiologic
Technologists who work under the physician's direction to help
provide you with complete orthopedic care at both locations.
If
X-Rays, MRI's or CT Scans have previously been taken, we request
that you bring the films and the reports along for your visit.
This information will be helpful to your physician and may eliminate
the need for additional x-rays. Simply request the films and the
reports ahead of time and pick them up at the doctor's office
or hospital where they were taken.
X-RAYS