G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is continuing to make orthopedic appointments during the pandemic. We are able to see patients in the office and remotely using telemedicine. For patients that are coming to see us with orthopedic conditions, we are taking many precautions.
Who Should Schedule a Telemedicine Orthopedic Appointment
- Anyone over the age of 45 with other serious medical problems such as heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, kidney disease, etc
- Anyone over the age of 65 unless they have a serious orthopedic condition – call us to discuss and we can guide you
- Anyone that is self quarantined
- Anyone with Coronoavirus (Covid 19) or that has been exposed to persons with it in the previous 14 days
- Anyone that prefers a telemedicine appointment
- For more information about scheduling click here
Scheduling an Office Appointment
- If you would like to be seen in the office, you may schedule by calling us at 804-678-9000 or by scheduling online at
- Please notify us if you have a fever, cough, flu or cold symptoms so that we may guide you on the appropriateness of an appointment in the office versus a telemedicine appointment
Office Cleaning Procedures
- All door knobs, counters, chairs, exam tables, x-ray equipment are being cleaned before and after each patient is seen in the office
- Dr. Goradia and our staff are wearing gloves and face masks and cleaning their hands very frequently
Registration and Check-in Process
- Patients are asked to call the office from their cars when they arrive for their appointments
- When an exam room is available, patients will be instructed to enter the building and proceed to our office
- Door to the office and exam rooms are open so patients do not have to touch doorknobs
- All registration paperwork will be completed in exam rooms so patients are not exposed to other patients
Examination Precautions
- Dr. Goradia and staff will wear masks and gloves during the examination
MRIs
- Currently hospitals and MRI centers are using all precautions and performing MRIs
Treatments
- We are continuing to provide prescriptions for physical therapy and medications
- Patients that are seen in the office, may receive injections if needed
- Physical therapy locations where we commonly refer are offering telemedicine appointments
Orthopedic Surgeries
- Currently, hospitals and surgery centers are only allowing surgeons to perform urgent and emergent surgeries that cannot wait until June 2020
- We are constantly monitoring this situation and providing updates to our patients that need surgery
