NEW PATIENTS
We hope to see you soon!
Our clinic primarily accepts new patients only with a referral from a physician.
What To Expect
The first time you visit us, we will start by listening. We will collect your medical history and perform a physical exam. Then we will review imaging studies, labwork, medications, information about your past treatments, and detailed information about your pain. When did you first notice it? How often does it occur? Is it worse with certain activities? We may treat you on your first visit or we may need to gather more information with further testing. We want to be as thorough and precise as possible because every detail helps us make a better diagnosis, and thus form a better treatment plan. Our goal is to give you a clear plan with options available for treating your pain effectively.
What To Bring
Pain is subjective, and any information you have to describe your pain is important. Imaging, medications, supplements, as well as your health history will give us the most complete picture, speed up your diagnosis, and also reduce the need for further testing.
- Any insurance cards for current coverage
- Your driver’s license or a photo ID
- A list of prescription medications and over-the-counter medications
- Our new patient paperwork, completed
- Your health history, including chronic conditions, illnesses, and previous surgeries
- A list of specialists you see
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Insurance
- New Patients
- Pain Management
We would prefer you are referred by another physician, but it is not required.
This will depend on your insurance plan. Typically, most insurance companies cover pain management visits and procedures.
Have your physician send us a referral along with your records, or contact our office directly.
Have your physician send us a referral along with your records, or contact our office directly.
Acute pain happens when you have a new injury, such as a broken bone. Acute pain goes away after your body heals from the injury that caused the pain. Chronic pain lasts for over 3 months. The pain can be there all the time, or it may come and go.
After your appointment, we will bill your insurance. Depending on your plan, you will be responsible for copay, deductible, or coinsurance. Copays are due at the time of service. Self-pay patients, please contact our office for current prices.
Appointments are determined by your physician and can range from every 1-3 months.
There is minimal discomfort with injections. A small ice pack may help relieve discomfort at the needle insertion site for the first 24 hours. OTC medication or regularly scheduled pain medication may also be taken.
Procedures are performed under sterile conditions. There is a low risk with procedures. Any signs of infection should be reported, as well as severe back pain not relieved with medications and ice or any prolonged, new numbness or weakness.
During your new patient consultation, you will be interviewed about your medical history and a pain assessment will be completed. Dr. Lovett will also review any diagnostic tests or imaging you have had performed and do a physical exam to incorporate a treatment plan that is tailored to you.