| Q. | What are your hours? |
| A. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm,
and Saturdays (therapy only) 8 am to 11 am. |
| Q. | What payment methods do you accept? |
| A. | Visa, MasterCard, Cash, and Personal Checks |
| Q. | How are emergencies handled after hours? Is there another doctor that sometimes takes call or covers for this doctor? |
| A. | Yes. Our physicians are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call our main office number, (708) 226-3300, for assistance anytime. Prescriptions are refilled during office hours only. |
| Q. | Do you have a wheelchair to help me from my car to the office or vice versa? |
| A. | Yes |
| Q. | What services are offered at Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants? |
| A. | We offer onsite MRI, Bone Densitometer, casting, therapy services including P.T., O.T., hand therapy and functional capability evaluations as well as physician-related services. |
| Q. | What will I experience in an MRI exam? |
| A. | Most MRI exams are approximately one hour in length, including preparation time. During the exam you will hear a series of loud tapping and buzzing noises. You will have the option of wearing standard hearing protection or a stereo headset. The technician will speak to you throughout the testing to advise you of the progress of your exam. |
| Q. | Where is Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants located? |
| A. | Visit our maps page. |
| Q. | What insurance plans do you accept? |
| A. | Call our office at 708-226-3300 to verify your insurance plan. We accept most insurance plans. |
| Q. | How soon can I get an appointment? |
| A. | If you are not requesting a specific physician, our first available appointment is within 24 to 48 hours from the time you call. |
| Q. | Which Dr. would you recommend for my specific problem? |
| A. | All of our physicians are board-certified or board eligible in orthopaedic surgery. All of our physicians can treat orthopaedic injuries. However Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants, S.C. does have board-certified sub-specialists in the following areas: hand, shoulder, spine, foot, ankle, knee and hip replacements. |
| Q. | How long will my appointment take? |
| A. | A new patient appointment generally takes about 60 minutes. This time allows for paper work to be completed, physician interview, and X-rays to be taken if needed. New patient forms may be printed from this site. |
