Preparing for Your Appointment
To ensure your first appointment goes smoothly and efficiently, it’s important to come prepared. Please review the below four items, we will need these for your appointment to better understand your medical history, verify your information, and provide the best care possible. Here are four essential steps:
1. Please bring along a valid ID and insurance card.
2. Our staff will email you your new patient forms.
3. After completing the forms you can email them back or bring a printed copy on the day of your appointment. If you do not get a chance to do so, we ask that you arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to fill out in office.
4. Please bring any previous imaging. Your images can be obtained from you’re your previous physician or the imaging center. We accept CDs of the MRI or XRAYs. If possible, bring the image reports as well.
Patient Portal
Access your patient portal to pay bills, schedule appointments and view your medical records.
Accepted Insurance Providers
At The Smart Life Medicine, we are dedicated to our patients’ health. If your insurance is not listed or if you have any
questions, please call our office to see how we can partner with you. We also accept self pay options.
Like many new innovations in medicine, some SmartLife protocols may not yet be covered by insurance.
FAQ’s
Please call the office at 630.922.5071 to make any adjustments to your appointments. Please contact us 24 hours before your scheduled time.
If you are having a medical emergency please call 911. All procedure patients are given an after hours number to contact if needed. Otherwise, you may leave a voicemail at the main office number 630.922.5071 or complete the form on the Contact Us page
If you are having trouble accessing the patient portal, please attempt to reset your password. If your problem persists, please call the office at 630.922.5071 or email [email protected]
You may access your billing records through your patient portal. Any additional questions may be handled by calling the office at 630.922.5071 or emailing [email protected]
In order for SmartLife to send your medical records to another facility, we must have a signed medical record release from the patient or guardian. Once on file, we are happy to fax records as requested. The medical record forms are available at our office upon request.
Deciding if a SmartLife A2M/PRP procedure is right for you be gins with learning if you are a candidate for treatment. Your initial consultation will include evaluation, diagnostic ultrasound, and a discussion of your candidacy for treatment.
Your physician will make recommendations based on your individual case.
Many patients who choose to proceed with a procedure have reasons that include
- Avoiding orthopedic surgery, including total joint replacement
- Would like from a condition that is not improving
- Would like to get back to the activities that they enjoy
Regenerative medicine uses a patient’s own cells and delivers it to an area of injury.
At SmartLife Medicine we use a high dose, high concentration platelet rich plasma system. We call it A2M/PRP. This concentrated use of platelets, growth factors, and proteins are injected directly into the site of injury by using ultrasound guidance.
During your initial visit, your physician will evaluate your injury, perform a diagnostic ultrasound, review imaging (MRI or XRay) and develop a plan of care.
At SmartLife Medicine, we pride ourselves in taking the necessary time to get to know the patient and learn about their condition. Initial consultations are scheduled for a full hour to allow time for thorough examination.
Your medical insurance plan may cover evaluation and office visits, imaging, physical therapy, and bracing. We recommend speaking with your insurance carrier to verify any benefits and coverage you are eligible for.
Yes, we accept Medicare. While not every service we provide is covered, Medicare does cover a significant portion of our treatments.
Still have questions?
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