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Practice Focus/Specialty
Anatomical
Shoulder, Knee
Treatment
Arthritis, Arthroscopic Surgery, Deformity, Disability, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Replacement
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My approach to treating patients
For frequently asked questions, please go to the end of the PATIENT INFORMATION section under "forms from your physician". Information on many problems can be found in this section also.
Dr Bailie trained at some of the most prestigious Orthopedic and Sports Medicine institutions in the world, including his Fellowship at Baylor Sports Medicine Institute. He is asked to speak and teach at Orthopedic training courses and major Universities throughout the country and internationally. He has been asked to host Orthopedic Surgeons from other countries and the US in order to teach them the latest arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques. In addition, he has served as a visiting clinical professor at major teaching hospitals in the US and overseas. He has helped to develop several novel shoulder replacement devices and holds a US and European patents.
"I believe that all patients should be treated individually. Each problem will be thoroughly evaluated and you will be given the most state-of-the-art Orthopaedic Care available. This includes access to some very novel procedures which may not yet be readily available. I never let insurance coverage interfere with my recommendations. It is critical to allow patients to make their own decisions with regard to treatment, and my job is to give them the information to do that appropriately"
As he is involved with clinical research, you may be offered a newer state-of-the-art treatment that may not readily available elsewhere. This includes cultured cartilage cell transplant, limited incision surgery, the use of biological patches and glues for repair of the rotator cuff, biological resurfacing of the shoulder joint for arthritis and minimally invasive shoulder replacement. Some of these procedures are being done only by a few select surgeons at this time. TOCA has been designated the Arizona Center of Cartilage Repair. Others are only available here as they are currently under further development
We encourage you to ask questions and be sure that all of them are answered appropriately by Dr Bailie or his staff. It is important for you to understand your problem and all of the treatment options-even those that we may not utilize. The more actively involved and informed you are, the better you will be able to understand the problem and participate in your care.
We also recommend that you get a second opinion if you are uncomfortable with any recommendation made. Ask for the surgeon's CV (resume) to be sure they are Board Certified by the ABOS and to find out their true qualifications and experience with your specific problem. You want a surgeon who is skillful, personable and actively participates in various Orthopedic Societies and clinical research as these are typically the ones who are doing state-of-the-art work. Treatments should be based on science and not just "opinion". Fellowship trained surgeons are typically more advanced in their respective field. Be sure to check with your State Board of Medical Examiners as well. Dr Bailie's CV is availabloe on this site under "Forms".
If there are any concerns or questions regarding your care or our office, please always feel free to ask.
We know that it may have taken a while to get an appointment and we appreciate your confidence in us. We are very aware and sensitive of your time. We try to stay on time as much as possible, but as you know when at many physician offices, that can be difficult. Many unexpected questions come up during the visit and this will unfortunately trickle down to delay the subsequent patients. In addition, there may be forms to complete (as many are now required by law on a regular basis) and if you can show up a bit early, or complete them online before your appointment, that can help us see patients closer to the scheduled time. We will always give you the time to ask questions. If you feel rushed, just say so. If you can come with your questions written down, it will make things easier and more informative. Finally, as many patients are not sure what to ask, we will try and give you all of the information possible. However, given that this may generate more questions after the appointment, feel free to either call his staff or email Dr Bailie directly anytime after the visit. He answers all of his own patient emails driectly(please allow a day or 2, but he tries to do it same day). All of the contact information is on his business card and on this site or TOCAMD.com.
We consider it an honor to treat our patients and your right to the best care available.
Contact Information
Other staff in my practice
HEATHER (surgical scheduler) 602-512-8415
KENDRA BALAZS, RN, MBA (Office Manager) 602-512-8432
ROB HUTCHISON, ATC, PA-C (Physician assistant)
LORI (referral coordinator)
SANDRA (Industrial appointment scheduler) 602-512-8409
MARY ANN (appointment scheduler) 602-512-8425 or dbailieappt@tocamd.com
MEDICAL RECORDS 602-512-8448
YOLANDA (Billing) 602-512-8423
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