Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Osteoporosis Center
The Osteoporosis Center offers both bone measurement and consultative services for evaluation and management of individuals with metabolic bone diseases, especially osteoporosis. Bone density measurements are performed by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) or by Quantitative Ultrasonography (QUS). DEXA is recommended for screening, for evaluation of patients at high risk for fracture or for following changes in bone mass. QUS is better suited for the screening of women with few other risk factors for osteoporotic fractures.
All evaluations include a copy of the densitometry report as well as a letter outlining assessed risks and treatment recommendations. The metabolic bone clinic offers expertise for patients with suspected systemic bone diseases.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Telephone:
(802) 847-8897
Fax:
(802) 847-9695
Location:
East Pavilion, Level 5
Medical Center Campus
111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm for densitometry and consultation
Referral Information
The Osteoporosis specialist needs the following information to provide the best care for your patient.
Questions and Issues For You to Consider When Referring Your Patients
1. Please consider whether a bone density study with report is sufficient or if a full consultation with or without bone densitometry at the metabolic bone clinic is needed.
2. Ultrasound of heel at the Osteoporosis Center may be adequate for screening for osteoporosis in uncomplicated cases and where follow-up will not be necessary.
Medical/Surgical Information
For DEXA STUDIES ONLY
Complete DXA Request Form--Obtain Requisitions for your office use by calling (802) 847-3145. Return the form to the Osteoporosis Center by fax, (802) 847-9695.
For Consultation at the Metabolic Bone Clinic (with or without DXA)
1. Name of Referring MD/Provider / Phone / Fax
2. Reason for Referral and Expectations
3. Problem List
4. Current Medication / Allergy List
5. Previous Course of Treatment
6. Most Recent Lab Tests Pertinent to the Diagnosis
7. Most Recent Non-Fletcher Allen Musculoskeletal X-rays
8. Previous Reports from other Bone Density Centers
9. Previous MRI or CT Reports
Patient Demographic Information
Name, Date of Birth, Social Security #, Address, Phone Number, Insurance Plan, Worker’s Compensation Information, and Referral Number, if applicable
