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Patient Guide for Spine Consultation
Spine Consultation
Before your Appointment
Call our Office:Â My Secretary Dina will be available to answer your queries after you have booked your Appointment
Appointment Types: We offer face-to-face consultations three times a week and daily slots for online appointments.
Speak to Mr Rajesh: I will be happy to answer any queries that you may have before the Consultation
Chat to me on WhatsApp: It is very easy to get information on WhatsApp. Please click on the WhatsApp icon below.
Send us an email:Â We monitor our emails closely and will get back to you within 24 hours.
Preparing for your Visit
1. Medical History: Please bring your medical records, including any previous MRI scans, X-rays, and MRI scan reports.
2. Past Treatment: Details on previous Spine Consultations, physiotherapy or procedures before your appointment would be most helpful.
3. Medications: Bring the list of all medications you are currently taking.
4. Symptoms: Note down any symptoms you are experiencing, including their duration and severity.
During your Consultation
Initial Consultation
Arrival: Arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete the registration at the reception desk. If your treatment is through your insurance company, the reception desk will need your insurance details (Policy Number & Authorisation Code).
MRI Scan
Recommendation: An MRI scan is the most accurate way of visualising any spinal condition. It is far better than an X-ray or CT scan in identifying the nerves, discs, muscles, and other structures that cause spinal problems.
The MRI department will assist you to book the scan at your convenience.
There is NO risk of radiation with MRI Scans
Preparation: You will receive an email from the Hospital MRI scan department confirming the date and time of the MRI scan Appointment.
After your Consultation
Post-Consultation Care
Follow-Up: My Secretary Dina will make sure that your Follow Up Appointment is booked in advance as soon as you had your MRI scan.
Treatment Plan: We will have a discussion on the findings on your MRI scan. My first choice is to manage your pain with physiotherapy.
If physiotherapy does not help, we will discuss the options of a Spine Steroid Injection
Minimally Invasive Surgery: I consider Spine Surgery only as a last resort. I had Spine Surgery myself and fully understand your anxieties around Spine Surgery.
Clinical Reports: Following your consultation, you will receive a detailed specialist report on your condition, along with a Consultant Radiologist’s report on your MRI scan.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
Call our Office:Â My Secretary Dina will be available to answer your queries after you have booked your Appointment
In Case of Emergency: If you experience severe pain or any alarming symptoms, please go to the nearest emergency room or call / WhatsApp Dr. Rajesh immediately.
Speak to Mr Rajesh: I will be happy to answer any queries that you may have before the Consultation
Chat to me on WhatsApp: It is very easy to get information on WhatsApp. Please click on the WhatsApp icon below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare for my MRI scan?
Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing without any metal components.
Food and Drink: Follow any specific instructions provided by the MRI facility.
Medications: Continue taking your regular medications unless instructed otherwise.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Medical Records: Previous MRI scans, X-rays, and reports.
Medication List: A list of all current medications.
Insurance Information: Your insurance card and any necessary authorization forms.
How long will my consultation last?
Duration: Initial consultations typically last between 30 minutes. Follow-up consultations are usually shorter 15-20 minutes.