Tips for Finding a Specialist

Find someone who is certified, covered by your insurance, and meets your needs.

An orthopaedic surgeon is a medical professional who has extensive training treating injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system—the bones, joints, and muscles in your body.

Orthopaedic surgeons may recommend treatment with medication, physical therapy, in-office procedures, or restoration surgery. 

Finding the right surgeon requires some research; here are some tips that can help you along the way.

Ask Around

Your GP

Ask your GP if they can recommend a specialist they’ve referred patients to in the past with good results.

Friends and Family

If any friends or family members have had knee pain recently, ask if they saw a specialist and find out how satisfied they were with the results. If the specialist doesn’t practice in your area, call and ask if they can recommend a specialist near you.