Appointment Policy

Appointment Policy / Timeframes

Workers compensation patient
	If you are a workers' compensation patient, and you are NOT permanent and stationary you should be seen every 45 days by your primary treating physician; in some cases, a patient may been seen every 90 days, with a telephone consultation/checkup in between appointments. The 45 day time frame is determined by the Industrial Medical Council, a State of California agency. Permanent and stationary patients may be seen once every 90 days if there is no significant change in the condition.
Pain management patient, no change in condition
	Pain management patient, no change in condition (headache, migraine, back pain, spine disease, etc.) If you are receiving pain medication and your condition is NOT changing, you need to be seen at least every 90 days to continue receiving medication. You are always welcome to return for an appointment sooner, should any questions or issues arise.
Pain management patient, condition is changing
	If you are receiving pain medication and your condition is changing, you need to be seen more frequently. Appointments should be scheduled for at least every 30 days until your condition stabilizes. Once a medication regimen is found and we are not making changes in your treatment program, you can wait longer between appointments if desired, up to 90 days between appointments.
Neurology patient (stroke, seizure, Parkinsons, Alzheimers, etc.)
	If you are a neurology patient, the time between appointments should be individualized to your condition. Some conditions require monthly visits, and others require yearly visits, and everything in between.