Orthopedic surgery in Danville

Preparing for your visit

What to bring, what happens at the first appointment, and how the plan is made.

01Request a visitCall the office or use the booking link to choose a time.
02Bring your recordsImaging, prior reports and a medication list help make the first visit useful.
03Examination and discussionAn exam and a plain explanation of what is going on.
04Decide togetherThe options are laid out so you can choose the plan that fits.

Your visit

What to expect

Miachel Suk, a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine, sees orthopedic patients in Danville, PA with a focus on trauma. Many patients who visit him arrive by referral after an acute injury, often from an emergency department or another physician's office.

Dr. Suk completed fellowship training in trauma at the Hospital for Special Surgery, following residency at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein School of Medicine, and medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Because the practice centers on trauma, a first visit often includes a review of how the injury happened, any imaging already taken, and any treatment started elsewhere before the appointment was scheduled.

The practice is accepting new patients. What follows covers what to bring to the appointment, how the visit is structured, and who to contact with questions beforehand.

Questions

Questions patients ask

Do I need a referral to see Dr. Suk?

In many cases, yes. Dr. Suk's practice focuses on orthopedic trauma, the treatment of broken bones and significant musculoskeletal injuries, and most patients arrive after being seen by an emergency department, an urgent care provider, or another physician. If you are not sure whether you need one, call the office before your visit and the staff will confirm what is needed for your situation.

What should I bring to my first visit?

Bring any x-rays, CT scans, or other imaging you already have, on a disc or as a printed report, along with your insurance card, a photo ID, and a list of your current medications. If another doctor referred you, bring any paperwork or records they gave you. This lets the team review your injury as completely as possible before you are seen.

Will I need imaging done at this visit?

Often, yes. Because Dr. Suk's practice centers on trauma, evaluating an injury usually depends on seeing recent images of the area involved. Dr. Suk completed his fellowship training in trauma at the Hospital for Special Surgery. If your existing imaging is incomplete or outdated, the team may take new x-rays at the visit. Your care team will let you know what imaging is needed before your appointment.

How long should I plan for my first visit?

Plan for more time than you would for a routine checkup. A first visit for a traumatic injury often includes registration, imaging, and a full examination, so many patients spend an hour or more at the office. Your exact time will depend on how complex your injury is and whether additional imaging is needed that day.

What happens after my first visit?

You will leave with a plan, not a finished treatment. Dr. Suk will review what he sees on your imaging and exam, discuss the options available, and outline next steps, whether that means a brace, a follow-up visit, a referral for therapy, or further evaluation. Any decision about surgery is made together, over more than one conversation, as needed.

Who do I call with questions before my visit?

Call the number listed on your appointment confirmation or on the practice's contact page. The staff can help with referral questions, insurance questions, and what to bring, and can confirm that Dr. Suk, who sees patients for orthopedic trauma in Danville, Pennsylvania, is accepting new patients. This page is educational and is not medical advice. Your care team will confirm what applies to your situation.

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