Dr. Romeo is now offering telemedicine consultations. These virtual visits allow you to receive expert evaluation and guidance from the comfort of your home.
Is a Telemedicine Appointment Right for You?
A telemedicine visit may be of value to you if:
- You are experiencing chronic or acute shoulder or elbow pain
- You have already had imaging (X-rays, MRI, or CT scans) of the affected area
- You are seeking a second opinion or want to know if you are a candidate for surgery
- You have a previous surgical history related to your shoulder or elbow, and are seeking expert review
How Telemedicine Works
About our Telemedicine Setup
- We use secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing
- Appointments typically last 15 minutes
- You’ll speak directly with Dr. Romeo
- During the visit, he will review your history and imaging and may ask you to demonstrate the problem or limitations that you’re experiencing with your shoulder or elbow (e.g., arm raises, etc.)
What to Expect from a Telemedicine Visit
Most patients will have a clear diagnosis by the end of a telemedicine appointment. If so, Dr. Romeo will be able to develop a treatment plan, which may or may not include surgery.
A few patients will be required to come in for additional assessment before a final treatment decision can be made.
What About a Physical Exam?
Physical exam is often an important part of the diagnostic workup. Fortunately, critical aspects of the examination can be demonstrated by a patient via video conferencing.
Please be ready to demonstrate for Dr. Romeo the area where you have the most symptoms, your ability to move your shoulder or elbow, and other arm activities that define your current limits.
Preparing for Your Appointment
What We Need From You Before Your Appointment:
To ensure your appointment is productive, please send the following to Romeo Orthopaedics:
- Imaging discs
- Include all relevant X-ray, MRI, or CT scan discs
- Accompany each disc with the official imaging report (if available)
- Previous operative reports (if applicable)
- Include any surgical records related to your shoulder or elbow
- Relevant medical records or referrals
- Office notes from previous providers
- Any recent laboratory work
- Any other special tests that previous providers have ordered for you (e.g., EMG, ultrasound, etc.)
Mail all materials to:
Romeo Orthopaedics
Attn: Dr. Anthony Romeo
60 N. Frontage Rd. Suite 120
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
*We highly recommend that you overnight your imaging with tracking*
Before Your Telemedicine Appointment:
- Ensure you are in a quiet, private location with a good internet connection
- Have your device charged and tested (computer, tablet, or smartphone)
- Prepare a list of your symptoms, questions, and goals for the visit ahead of time
- Wear clothing that allows you to show your shoulder or elbow easily for movement assessment
On the Day of Your Appointment
- You’ll receive an email and/or text from Romeo Orthopaedics with a secure link to join your visit. No special app is required.
- At your appointment time, click the link to launch the visit. Allow access to your camera and mic when prompted.
- Wait for Dr. Romeo. You may be placed in a virtual waiting room for a few minutes while he finishes with his previous patient. Please stay on the screen until Dr. Romeo joins the session.
Our Telemedicine Policies
Insurance and Payment Policy
- For most insurances, Dr. Romeo is considered out of network.
- We do not bill insurance directly for services rendered.
- Payment information will be discussed at the time of scheduling.
- You are responsible for full payment at the time of service. A payment link will be sent prior to your visit.
Cancellation Policy
We ask that you notify our staff at least 24 hours in advance before cancelling or rescheduling your appointment. This allows us to offer your time slot to another patient in need of care.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are subject to a $50 cancellation fee
Ready to Schedule?
Call us at (708-RomeoMD) to book your telemedicine appointment.
