Your First Visit
Your first visit to Crystal Lake Foot & Ankle Center establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information, like your medical history, and give you time to get to know your doctor. To understand what to expect for your first visit to our practice, please read through this page. You’ll find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more. There’s also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures. You can even save some time at your first visit by printing out and completing the patient forms.

Mission Statement
Our practice is working together to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in podiatric care.

To fulfill this mission, we are committed to:

• Listening to those we are privileged to serve.
• Earn the trust and respect of patients, profession and community.
• Exceed your expectations.
• Ensure a creative, challenging and compassionate professional environment.
• Strive for continuous improvement at all levels.

What to expect
We ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to provide the best possible care for you. It also will help relieve any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling. Educate yourself on your symptoms by reviewing the content on this Web site. Also, take some time to review our staff page and familiarize yourself with the doctor. We look forward to your first visit.

During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information, like your medical history, and give you time to get to know your doctor.  We accept most insurances.

All New Patient Paperwork will be completed on the form link below.

Please arrive early so that we can complete your initial paperwork. Also, please bring the following:

• Patient's insurance card
• List of current prescriptions and/or over-the-counter medication, including dose and frequency
• Information about patient's medical and surgical history
• Recent test results, x-rays, or relevant records
  
  

Insurance and Payment Information

You are responsible for co-payments or charges that are not covered by your insurance. If you have questions regarding billing or which insurance plans we accept, please call our office. Questions regarding insurance coverage and benefits should be directed to your employer or insurance company.