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New Patient Information for Our Livonia & Royal Oak Podiatry Offices
Everything You Need to Prepare for Your First Podiatry Appointment
Preparing for your first visit should be straightforward. Access your new patient paperwork, review what to bring, learn what to expect and find information about our Livonia and Royal Oak offices before your appointment.
Before Your First Visit
How Do I Prepare for My First Podiatrist Appointment?
Before your first podiatry appointment, complete your new patient paperwork and gather information that may help your podiatrist understand your symptoms and medical history.
Be prepared to discuss why you are seeking care, when your symptoms began, previous foot or ankle problems, relevant medical conditions, previous procedures or treatments, and medications you currently take.
If you have relevant records, imaging or other information from previous care, ask our office whether you should bring or arrange to have those records available for your visit.
New patients can visit Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care, P.C. at our Livonia or Royal Oak office.
Patient Resources
Start Here Before Your Appointment
Use these resources to prepare for your visit, access paperwork and find the information you need before arriving.
New Patient Forms
Complete your patient paperwork before your appointment to help provide the practice with important information about your health and medical history.
Request an Appointment
Ready to schedule? Use our appointment request page to take the next step toward visiting one of our podiatry offices.
Insurance Information
Review our patient insurance information before your visit and contact the office or your insurance carrier if you have questions about coverage.
Meet the Podiatrists
Learn more about the podiatrists at Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care before your first visit.
New Patient Paperwork
Complete Your New Patient Forms Before Your Visit
Completing your paperwork in advance can make check-in easier and gives the practice important information for your first appointment.
Your patient paperwork helps collect relevant medical history and other information needed for your visit.
Prepare for Your Visit
What Should I Bring to My First Podiatry Appointment?
Having relevant information available can help make your first appointment more efficient and give your podiatrist a clearer understanding of your health and symptoms.
Patient & Medical Information
Appointment Information
Have a Question Before Your Appointment?
If you are unsure whether you need to bring a particular record, image, document or other item, contact the appropriate office before your appointment rather than assuming it is required.
Your First Visit
What to Expect at Your First Podiatry Appointment
Your first visit gives you an opportunity to explain what is bothering you and allows your podiatrist to begin determining what may be causing your symptoms.
Discuss Your Symptoms
Your podiatrist may ask when your symptoms began, where you feel pain or discomfort, what makes the problem better or worse, and how it affects walking, work, exercise or everyday activity.
Foot & Ankle Evaluation
Depending on your reason for visiting, the evaluation may include examination of the affected foot or ankle and assessment of relevant findings such as tenderness, motion, skin or nail changes, mechanics or function.
Discuss the Next Steps
Based on your symptoms and examination, your podiatrist can discuss the suspected problem, whether additional evaluation may be appropriate and which treatment options may be considered.
Evaluation & Treatment Planning
Will I Receive Treatment at My First Podiatry Visit?
What happens during a first appointment depends on the reason for your visit and what is found during the evaluation.
Some foot and ankle concerns can be evaluated relatively straightforwardly. Others may require additional information or testing before an appropriate treatment plan can be determined.
Depending on the condition, your podiatrist may discuss conservative treatment, additional testing, imaging, follow-up care or other treatment options when appropriate.
The goal of the first visit is not to force every patient into the same treatment pathway. It is to better understand the problem and determine reasonable next steps based on the individual situation.
Your Health History Matters
Why Does a Podiatrist Need My Medical History?
Foot and ankle health can be affected by more than what is happening locally in the foot.
Medical conditions, medications, previous injuries, previous surgery and other health factors can sometimes affect symptoms, healing, circulation, nerve function or treatment decisions.
Providing an accurate medical history can therefore help your podiatrist evaluate your symptoms in the context of your overall health.
Information Worth Reviewing Before Your Visit
A More Useful Appointment
Think About Your Symptoms Before You Arrive
You do not need to diagnose your own foot or ankle problem before seeing a podiatrist.
It can, however, be useful to think about the pattern of your symptoms so you can describe them clearly during the appointment.
If footwear or a particular activity seems closely connected to the problem, mention that during your visit.
Foot & Ankle Care
What Can You See a Podiatrist For?
Patients visit podiatrists for a wide range of foot and ankle symptoms, injuries and conditions. These resources can help you learn more before your appointment.
Foot & Ankle Conditions
Explore common conditions involving the feet, ankles, heels, nails and lower extremities.
Heel Treatments
Learn about heel pain, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and related treatment options.
Nail Treatments
Explore care for ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, thick nails and other toenail concerns.
Nonsurgical Services
Learn about conservative foot and ankle treatment options that may be considered when appropriate.
Custom Orthotics
Learn when custom orthotics may be considered for certain mechanical or lower-extremity problems.
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation may be incorporated into care for certain foot and ankle injuries or functional problems.
Insurance & Coverage
Insurance Information for New Patients
Insurance coverage can vary by plan, service and individual circumstances, so it is helpful to review insurance information before your appointment.
Visit our insurance page for current practice information. For questions about your specific benefits, network participation, referrals, deductibles, copays or coverage for a particular service, contact your insurance carrier and the office as appropriate.
Coverage should not be assumed solely because a particular type of service is listed on the website.
Choose Your Office
Podiatry Offices in Livonia & Royal Oak, MI
Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care, P.C. provides podiatry care from locations in Livonia and Royal Oak, Michigan.
Livonia Office
Podiatrist in Livonia, MI
13407 Farmington Road
Suite 102
Livonia, MI 48150
Phone: (734) 261-3400
Royal Oak Office
Podiatrist in Royal Oak, MI
32121 Woodward Avenue
Suite #201
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone: (248) 549-3338
Before Your Appointment
Meet Our Podiatrists
If this is your first visit to Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care, you can learn more about our podiatrists before your appointment.
Reviewing the provider information can help familiarize you with the practice and the team involved in foot and ankle care.
Need an Appointment?
Request Your Visit Online
If you are ready to take the next step, use our appointment request page and select the appropriate office for your care.
New Patient FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for New Podiatry Patients
Answers to common questions about preparing for your first visit to Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care.
What should I bring to my first podiatrist appointment?
Bring your completed new patient paperwork and information about your current medications, relevant medical history and previous foot or ankle treatment. Have your insurance information available when applicable. If relevant records or imaging may be useful, ask the office whether they should be brought or sent before your appointment.
Should I complete new patient forms before my appointment?
Yes. Completing the requested patient paperwork before your visit can help provide the practice with important medical and patient information and make the check-in process more efficient.
What happens at a first podiatry appointment?
Your first visit generally includes discussing your symptoms and relevant medical history and evaluating the foot or ankle problem that brought you to the office. Based on the findings, your podiatrist can discuss appropriate next steps and treatment options.
Do I need to know what condition I have before seeing a podiatrist?
No. You do not need to diagnose your own condition. It is more useful to be prepared to describe where the problem is located, when it started, what it feels like and which activities make it better or worse.
Will I need an X-ray or other imaging at my first visit?
Not every foot or ankle problem requires imaging. Whether imaging or additional testing is appropriate depends on your symptoms, medical history, examination and suspected diagnosis.
Will I receive treatment during my first visit?
That depends on the condition and findings during your evaluation. Some concerns may allow treatment or recommendations to begin during the first visit, while others may require additional evaluation, imaging or follow-up before the appropriate treatment plan is determined.
How should I prepare to discuss my foot or ankle symptoms?
Think about when the symptoms began, where they occur, whether an injury was involved, which activities make them worse and what treatments you have already tried. This information can help your podiatrist understand the pattern of the problem.
Where are Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care’s offices?
Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care, P.C. has offices in Livonia and Royal Oak, Michigan. The Livonia office is at 13407 Farmington Road, Suite 102, and the Royal Oak office is at 32121 Woodward Avenue, Suite #201.
How do I request a podiatry appointment?
You can use the appointment request page on the Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care website or contact the Livonia or Royal Oak office directly.
Where can I find insurance information?
Visit the insurance section of the Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care website for practice information. Questions about specific benefits, coverage, network status, deductibles or copays should also be confirmed with your insurance carrier as appropriate.
Ready for Your First Visit?
Prepare for Your Appointment With Nationwide Foot & Ankle Care
Complete your paperwork, review your patient information and request an appointment at our Livonia or Royal Oak podiatry office.