Patient information

First visit guide

Your first visit brings together your history, a hands-on examination, imaging review and diagnostic ultrasound when useful. From there, we can decide whether continued traditional care, an orthobiologic treatment or surgery best fits your goals. Please bring:

Reception and check-in window at Dr. Shane Woolf's Mount Pleasant office
Reception and check-in

What to bring

  • Driver's license or a valid ID
  • Insurance information
  • Referral Letter (if required by your insurance)
  • Your medical history and current worksheet
  • List of current medications (if any)
  • Prior office notes, operative reports, and Imaging (i.e. Disks, USB drives, or printed X-ray/MRI sheets containing the actual images for X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc.)
  • Any other relevant information to help address your orthopaedic concerns during the visit

To cancel an appointment

Please telephone the office during business hours and allow a minimum of 24 hours notice so that we can offer your appointment time to patients on our waiting list.

Late cancellations and no-shows may be charged for the visit slot being unused.

Running on time

We recognize that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to run on time. Occasionally emergencies or patient concerns require a little more time, and these cause scheduling delays beyond our control.

We hope to provide the needed attention that you and all of our patients deserve. We apologize if we keep you waiting.

Ready to schedule?

Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Ready to talk it through?

Education is a starting point. An exam with Dr. Woolf is how we find the right plan for you — starting with conservative care.