About Your Visit: What to Expect
To make your visit as productive as possible, please bring the following to your appointment.
Please bring
- Government-issued ID
- Insurance card
- Prior imaging studies X-rays or MRI, on CD or as a digital file if available
- Radiology reports for any prior imaging studies
- Physical therapy notes or discharge summaries
- Records from physiatry or pain management visits
- Documentation of spinal injections or other treatments you have tried
Imaging before your visit
If you have not previously had X-rays of your spine, our office will usually obtain X-rays before your visit so they can be reviewed during your consultation.
X-rays are often helpful even if an MRI has already been done, because they provide important information about alignment and spinal stability.
During your visit
During your consultation, Dr. Buza will:
- Review your symptoms and medical history
- Perform a focused spine examination
- Carefully review your imaging studies with you
- Discuss your diagnosis and treatment options
Our goal is to give you a clear explanation of your condition and a personalized treatment plan to help you return to a healthy, active life.
Ready to schedule?
Call our office to book at Fresh Meadows, Jackson Heights and Long Island City.