Referral Directory

Key Contact:

Lawson A. Copley, M.D.
Maureen A. Finnegan, M.D.
Christine A. Ho, M.D.
Kim K. Mezera, M.D.
David A. Podeszwa, M.D.
Karl E. Rathjen, M.D. - Pediatric orthopaedics, trauma
James R. Sackett, M.D.
Philip L. Wilson, M.D.
Lane Wimberly, M.D.

Phone numbers:

Appointments: 214-456-7697
Clinic: 214-456-2629
Fax : 214-456-2836

Description of services:

Diagnosis and treatment of all pediatric musculoskeletal disorders and injuries including:

• Evaluation and management of sports injuries
• Acute and reconstructive trauma care
• Evaluation and management of osteoarticular infection
• Allied with physical and occupational therapists for inpatient and outpatient care

Referral Information:

Services are provided in close cooperation with the patient's referring physician. Diagnosis, evaluation and recommended treatment information is provided promptly to the referring physician. Pre-authorization is required by some insurance plans.

Patient instructions for specific tests will be provided when the appointment is scheduled.
To avoid unnecessary testing, have the family bring relevant medical records, test results and X-rays to the appointment.

Please provide the following when calling to schedule a patient for a diagnostic examination:

• Patient name and date of birth.
• Probable diagnosis.
• Insurance/referral information.
• Physician clinical findings or symptoms which caused the patient to visit physician.
• Results from other completed examinations.

Why Children's Medical Center?

The orthopedic surgeons utilize the expertise of pediatric nurse practitioners with trauma triage and management of orthopedic care. This varied experience provides our patients and families with high-quality care and continuity of care for inpatients, patients in the clinic and patients in the emergency center.

Related Listings:

Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Trauma
Hand/Upper Extremity Clinic

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Pediatric Orthopaedic Program

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