Before you arrive
- Confirm with your insurance that Dr. Seem and Winchester Orthopaedic Associates are in network
- Ask your insurer whether a referral or prior authorization is required
- Arrive 15–20 minutes early to complete registration
Bring with you
- Photo ID and insurance card(s)
- A current list of medications, with doses, including supplements and over-the-counter medicines
- Prior hip or knee imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT) on disc, or the name of the facility where it was done
- Operative reports from any previous hip or knee surgery, if available
- A list of treatments you’ve already tried: injections, therapy, braces, medications
- The questions you most want answered
Worth thinking about beforehand
- What activities has your joint taken from you? Be specific; it shapes the plan.
- What would a successful outcome look like for you six months from now?
- Who will support you at home if you eventually choose surgery?
Good to know
Dr. Seem will spend the first part of your visit listening. A recommendation is never based
on an X-ray alone; your history, your examination, your goals, and what you have already
tried all matter as much as the image.