Patient Education

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New Patient Advice: Expect to arrive 1/2 hour prior to your scheduled appointment to fill out new patient forms. Please bring any and all films (X-Ray or MRI) for your initial evaluation. Additional X-Rays might be taken in our office if needed.

Re-injury: If you are an established patient of Dr. Pappas and you have re-injured or experienced a new injury, some new paperwork may need to be completed so please arrive 15 minutes early to your appointment.

Physical Therapy: Dr. Pappas communicates with your referred therapist to maintain the progress of your rehab and/or recovery.

Surgery Information/Booklets: Once a surgical decision has been made, appointments will be scheduled for surgery, as well as, pre operative and post operative.  You will receive a letter and booklet with surgery information.  To obtain any information prior, call our office today.

Referrals: Depending on your insurance a referral in advance may or may not be required.

Insurance and coverage: If you are unsure if our office will accept your insurance, please contact your insurance provider with Dr. Jim Pappas, M.D. information.

Medication: Minimal pain medications are prescribed. NSAID's (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are recommended along with physical therapy or surgery as needed.

Medical Records: If you wish to obtain your medical records, contact our medical records department by calling (775) 786-3040. You will need to sign a release form at our office before receiving your records.

Compliance: HIPPA compliant.

Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. 

Member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Member of Arthorscopy Association of North America (AANA).