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.
Physiatry - Outpatient Referral Information
Physiatrists are experts in managing neurological and musculoskeletal problems. They may use the techniques of electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies to aid diagnosis.
Physiatrists may treat patients directly or may coordinate and lead an interdisciplinary treatment team that can include health care professionals such as nurses, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists, social workers and speech language pathologists.
Physiatrists offer a broad spectrum of medical services. They may prescribe drugs or assistive devices, such as braces or artificial limbs, or perform nerve or joint injections. They also use various therapies such as therapeutic exercise, biofeedback, massage and electrotherapy. Ultimately, Physiatry is concerned with restoring patients to their maximum function – medically, vocationally and socially. In so doing, the quality of life for patients is increased.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Telephone:
802-847-0318
Fax:
802-847-6846
Location:
Ground Floor
Fanny Allen Campus
790 College Parkway
Colchester, VT 05446
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Referral Information
This is information the Physiatrist needs to provide the best care for your patient.
Questions and Issues For You to Consider When Referring Your Patients
1. Is this a request for office consultation (single visit) or referral for ongoing treatment?
2. For those patients in managed care plans, please obtain referral from primary care physician prior to Physiatry appointment.
Medical/Surgical Information
Most Important
1. Name of Referring MD/Provider / Phone / Fax
2. Reason for Referral
3. Most Recent Office Note Pertaining to the Visit
4. Most Recent Update from OT, PT and Speech
Please send the following information, if pertinent to the referral.
1. Outside Consult Reports
2. Hospital Discharge Summary
3. Most Recent Imaging Studies and Reports
4. Prior EMG/NCV Studies
5. Previous Course of Treatment
6. Most Recent Lab Tests
Please send the following information if possible. It is desirable, not essential.
1. Problem List
2. Medication / Allergy List
Patient Demographic Information
Name, Date of Birth, Address, Phone Number, Insurance Plan, Worker’s Compensation Information, if applicable
