Prepare for Your Appointment
Taking this step toward managing your pain is an important part of putting your health first. Our team is here to guide you through every stage — from your first visit to your personalized treatment plan — with compassion, clarity, and expertise
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Taking this step toward managing your pain is an important part of putting your health first. Our team is here to guide you through every stage — from your first visit to your personalized treatment plan — with compassion, clarity, and expertise.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
To help us provide the most efficient and thorough care, please bring the following items with you:
Medication Bottles or List
Include all current medications and supplements.
Photo ID & Insurance Card
Along with any required co-pay at check-in.
Prior Imaging
Reports and CDs of any X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans related to your condition.
Medical History Notes
Summaries or documents detailing your pain history or prior treatments.
Questions & Goals
A short list of what you'd like to discuss or accomplish during your visit.
Appointment Types
At Apex Pain Interventional Pain Specialists, your care is tailored to your unique needs. We offer a variety of appointment types to meet you where you are in your journey:
New Patient Evaluation
A comprehensive assessment of your pain, medical history, and goals.
Follow-Up Visit
Review of your progress and next steps in your treatment plan.
Telehealth Visit
Secure virtual appointments for convenient follow-up care.
Procedure Appointment
For injections, minimally invasive treatments, or implant procedures.
How to Prepare
Bring Relevant Documents
Medication list, imaging, and any recent medical records.
Arrive on Time
Please check your itinerary for your arrival time to complete check-in and paperwork.
Ask Questions
Jot down anything you'd like to discuss with your physician or care team.
Understand Next Steps
Before leaving, confirm your plan for follow-up visits, procedures, or prescriptions.
10 Questions to Ask at Your Appointment
Open communication helps you get the most from your visit. Consider asking your provider these important questions:
- What is the likely cause of my pain?
- What treatment options are available for my condition?
- What are the potential benefits and risks of each option?
- How do we decide when it's time to move beyond medication or injections?
- How do you monitor progress and determine if a new approach might be appropriate down the road?
- What lifestyle changes can help manage my pain?
- What are the expected timelines for seeing results from treatment?
- Are there any activities I should avoid during treatment?
- How will we communicate between appointments if I have concerns?
- What emergency signs should I watch for?