Yes. A spouse, friend, or family member can help remember answers to your questions and details surrounding your treatment plan.

At the end of your appointment, Dr. Lo will discuss the treatment plan and the need for follow-up. Please contact Dr. Lo’s office administrator to book all follow-up appointments.

Although you will be seeing a shoulder surgeon, shoulder conditions may be treated conservatively without surgery in many cases. These cases may include modalities such as rest, activity modification, medications, injections, or physical therapy. Alternatively, in some cases, conditions are urgent, and surgery may be critical in restoring function. However, if surgery is considered, [...]

Dr. Lo will review your medical history, physical exam details, diagnostic imaging results, and previous treatments. Dr. Lo will educate you concerning your diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In some cases, Dr. Lo may require further investigations to determine your diagnosis. Dr. Lo will then formulate a treatment plan and discuss the details with you. [...]

Please wear comfortable clothing that exposes your shoulder during your visit so that Dr. Lo may examine your shoulders thoroughly. A tank top, racer top, or athletic top will suffice.

Please collect all of your important medical information so that Dr. Lo may review this information during your visit. Your essential medical information includes:  Copies of reports CDs of diagnostic imaging studies you may have had previously, including x-rays, ultrasounds, CAT scans, bone scans, and MRIs A list of medical problems (i.e: hypertension, cardiac [...]