About Us
South Health Campus Bone and Joint Clinic
The Bone and Joint clinic serves patients who have surgical musculoskeletal problems. The surgeons and their teams assess patients for surgery and see fracture patients in this clinic as well. Often, patients will see several team members for a multi-disciplinary care plan. Post-surgical patients are also seen in this clinic.
Who will you encounter at the clinic?
Medical Office Assistants
This person is who you might meet when you come to the clinic, or who you speak to on the phone for general questions about your appointment or upcoming surgery. They are an important part of the team as they keep all the booking, scheduling, and communications going for the surgeon and their team.
Case Managers
If you sign for surgery, you will have a case manager appointed to you. They are a nurse who is your guide and care person through your surgical journey. They help the surgeon greatly in pre-surgery workup and post-surgery questions and follow-up. You will be provided a direct phone number to your assigned case worker.
Physio therapists
This health care professional will see you after you sign up for surgery to help with equipment, pre surgery rehab plan and post surgery therapy. They help with pain management, mobilization, strength and range of motion work for your joints.
Medical Students
These are students who have a degree from a University and are now working on their medical degree. They see patients in clinic and will listen to your story (take a history) and examine you. They will discuss your story with the surgeon and they may be asked some specific questions by the surgeon about your story. Learning in a clinic is an important part of their training.
Residents
Residents are Medical Doctors who are doing their residency (specialty training) to deepen their knowledge before they are licensed to practice medicine. They see patients in the clinic and will listen to your story (take a history) and examine you. They will discuss your story with the surgeon and they may be asked some specific questions by the surgeon about your story. They may also prescribe a treatment plan with the surgeon observing them. Learning in clinic is an important part of their training.
Fellows
Fellows are certified, licensed Doctors who are deepening their knowledge and skills before they are licensed to practice medicine. They see patients in the clinic and will listen to your story (take a history) and examine you. They will discuss your story with the surgeon and they may be asked some specific questions by the surgeon about your story. They may also prescribe a treatment plan with the surgeon observing them. Learning in clinic is an important part of their training. Some Fellows are also in the operating room assisting the surgeon. They are an important part of the team.
Occupational Therapist
This health care professional is involved in your care if requested by the case manager and the patient. They help to understand if your home is set up for post-surgical equipment like shower seats, rails, walkers, etc.
Dietitian
This health care professional is involved in your care if requested by the case manager and the patient. They help to understand your dietary needs and pre-surgical nutritional requirements. Some patients need help with calorie restriction or enhancement, diabetic meals, or balanced meals. This person can help!
Social Worker
This professional is involved in your care if requested by the case manager and the patient. They help with financial assistance, support needs (before and after your care) and some governmental documents.
Surgeon
This is the person doing your surgery and responsible for your care. They lead the team of health care professionals who are also involved in your care.
For Dr. Marcia Clark's personal website, please click here.