Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is an orthopedic surgeon?
An orthopedic surgeon is a doctor with extensive training in keeping your bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, cartilage and spine in proper working order.
Find out what it takes to become an Orthopedic Surgeon
How do I schedule an appointment?
To schedule an appointment please call our office at 609-927-1991.
How do I make an initial appointment for a worker's compensation claim?
The patient needs to contact their employer or case manager, and the employer or case manager will schedule the initial appointment.
If I have already been treated by another orthopaedic practice, what do I need to do to make an appointment at Shore Orthopaedic University Associates?
Please call the appointment line 609-927-1991 and determination will be made whether you will need to provide physician’s notes, surgical reports, or prior imaging.
What should I bring to my appointment?
You will be asked to fill out medical history forms, including a list of medications and any previous surgery information.
Please Bring:
- Co-pay (your insurance card will indicate the amount for your plan)
- Insurance Card(s)
- Photo Identification
- If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by your parent or legal guardian.
- If you are unable to complete the medical history information yourself, please bring assistance with you.
Where are your offices located?
To best serve our patients’ needs, we have three convenient office locations within Atlantic and Cape May county.
What are your hours of operation?
Our office locations are open Monday through Friday, hours vary. Please contact us for office specific hours of operation for your physician.
What insurances do you accept?
We work with most insurance carriers who do business in southern New Jersey. In most cases, we will bill your insurance carrier after services are rendered. Once your claim is processed, you may be responsible for a co-insurance, deductible or unpaid co-pays.
Please click here for more insurance and billing information or call our Billing Dept. at (640) 243-4536
Is a co-pay required for follow up visits?
Your insurance policy determines whether or not you have a co-pay for your follow up visits; however, under most insurance policies, a co-pay is due at each visit.
How do I get my short-term disability or Family Medical Leave forms completed?
These forms are usually provided by your employer or insurance company. We receive an extremely high volume of forms to process on a daily basis, therefore, it may take up to 7-10 business days to complete your forms, and we asked that you be patient with the process. The best way to expedite the process is to bring your forms to your office visit or drop them off at the Somers Point office.
Learn more about office procedures and available online disability forms.