Although there is no replacement for an in-person clinical evaluation, out-of-state patients may benefit from an outside consultation. Dr. Stone will phone or e-mail you to discuss your case and which, if any, surgical procedures he feels you may be a candidate.

To give a competent outside consultation, we must have both current x-rays and MRI with typed reports. Dr. Stone is not able to do the outside consult without these images and reports. Please include:

• SIGNED CHECKLIST – Click here for printable page.
  
  
• COVER LETTER - State main complaint and bullet points of history, any specific questions you would like answered by Dr. Stone, and your phone number(s). Phone calls are typically placed between 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.
  
  
• RECENT MRI FILMS and Typed MRI REPORT - Taken within the past year. If you have had surgery in the past year, the MRI must have been obtained after surgery. If you have not had an MRI and if you are planning to visit our office, we prefer to obtain the MRI here on our machine using our techniques.
  
  
• X-RAYS and Typed X-RAY REPORT – Taken within the past year. If you have had surgery in the past year, the films must have been obtained after surgery. It is extremely helpful and preferred to have the following series of x-rays: PA flexion (knees flexed 45°) both knees, AP standing both knees, lateral standing of affected knee, and skyline or sunrise view of both knees.
  
  
• OPERATIVE REPORTS, PHOTOS, or VIDEO of prior surgery. This information is helpful if available.
  
  
• PHYSICIAN REPORTS pertaining to this specific problem. This information is helpful if available.

All items must be sent in one package with the patient’s name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Please mail information to:

The Stone Clinic
Attn: Catherine
3727 Buchanan Street
San Francisco CA 94123

Also, please indicate in your cover letter the method you would like to have your items returned. Preferred method is for you to provide a Fed Ex number on a self-addressed Fed Ex shipping label. Otherwise, you should prepare a return address label and enclose sufficient postage to be applied to your envelope. We cannot be responsible for lost films via U.S. mail, etc.

It is helpful if you phone or e-mail Catherine to advise her that your package is on the way. 415-563-3110 or catherine@stoneclinic.com.

There is no fee to do the outside consultation; however, you can include a donation to the public, non-profit Stone Research Foundation. Donations are used to advance surgical and rehabilitation techniques.