Quakertown Orthopaedic Associates

General Services

The physicians and staff of Quakertown Orthopaedic Associates provide high quality care for musculoskeletal disorders, using both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. We treat a full range of conditions and offer services from minor procedures to advanced surgery.

Conditions & Procedures

If you have a question about a service or specialty you do not see listed, please call our office to discuss your specific needs.

Total joint replacement and reconstruction Computer-assisted minimally invasuve surgery Primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine Fracture care Sports injuries Rheumatologic conditions Traumatic injuries

General adult, pediatric and geriatric orthopaedics Arthritis and connective tissue disorders Scoliosis (surgical and nonsurgical) Arthroscopy Congenital deformities Musculoskeletal trauma Work-related or occupational injuries Radiology services

Surgery

The physicians and staff of Quakertown Orthopaedic Associates will help with all facets of your care. We are committed to assisting you and making the experience as comfortable as possible.

• We will help ensure that paperwork and scheduling are handled carefully and completed accurately.
• We will assist you with completing the necessary insurance forms and with the insurance pre-certification process.
• If you require surgery, we will arrange for pre-admission testing and for preadmission evaluation by your primary physician or by appropriate specialists.

It is important to us that we provide you with complete information about your treatment and care. We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions. Please feel free to call us at 267-424-8850.

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Appointments/Office Hours

If you need to schedule an appointment, please call our office in advance at 267-424-8850. Our office hours are listed above.

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Cancellations

If you ever need to cancel an appointment, please call the office as soon as possible. We ask that you give 24-hours notice of cancellation so that we can offer the appointment time to another patient.

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Emergencies

If you have an emergency or health concern that arises during the day, please contact our office immediately. Please provide your name and a description of the emergency. If an emergency arises at night or during the weekend, please call our office number and speak with the answering service who will contact the physician on-call. You can reach our office by calling 267-424-8850.

If you believe any delay in medical attention could result in a life-threatening situation, please go immediately to the nearest emergency room for treatment and notify our office as soon as you are able.

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Questions About Treatment

We understand that you may have specific questions about your treatment and care. Our goal is to make sure that you understand every aspect of your treatment. We also welcome your telephone calls to the office during office hours. A member of our staff is typically available to answer your question at the time of your call. However, in the event that we need to consult with one of the surgeons to answer your question, we will do our best to get back to you as quickly as we can.

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Insurances/Referrals

We accept most major insurance plans, including several managed care plans (HMOs). Most insurance plans require a referral to our surgical practice from your primary care physician. In most cases, we are not permitted to see you without a written referral and you should be prepared to provide it at the time of your initial consultation. Retroactive referrals cannot be issued for care already received. If you do not have the appropriate referral at the time of your visit, you may be required to reschedule your appointment. If you have any questions about referrals, do not hesitate to call us. We are always available to assist you.

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Payment

Payment is due at the time of the office visit. Our office accepts cash, most major credit cards or a personal check with proper identification. Co-payments are not billable and are due at the time of the office visit.

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Prescription Refills

Prescription refills can be obtained during office hours only. Prescriptions for pain medications will not be refilled at night or after office hours. Please plan to call during regular office hours and allow for sufficient time to refill your prescriptions.

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About our Doctors

	Karl W. Helmold, MD, FACS Awarded medical degree from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey Completed the internship, residency and fellowship programs at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - University Hospital Board certified in orthopaedic surgery More about Dr. Helmold
	Wei-Shen Lin, MD Awarded medical degree from the State University of New York at Syracuse College of Medicine Completed internship program at Robert Packer Hospital Completed residency program at Geisinger Medical Center Board certified in orthopaedic surgery More about Dr. Lin
	Zigmund F. Strzelecki, MD Awarded medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine Completed internship program at Geisinger Medical Center Completed residency program at Temple University Hospital Board certified in orthopaedic surgery More about Dr. Strzelecki

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