The Silverman Ankle & Foot team is committed to making the best use of technology to benefit our patients — enabling greater efficiencies and cost effectiveness. As an example, we were a pioneer in leveraging Electronic Medical Records (EMR) technology at a time when fewer than 10% of the estimated 500,000 U.S. physicians had invested in EMR.
In 2012 we engaged with eClinicalWorks to provide us with a “best in breed” fully integrated, total electronic office solution that enables us achieve significantly higher levels of patient care, efficiency and cost management. This solution has proven itself in helping our office focus on our primary mission — patient care.
Technology In Foot And Ankle Care
It should come as no surprise that technology and innovation help to drive our understanding of medical conditions forward, allowing us to best treat our patients. We lean heavily on technological advances at Silverman Ankle & Foot, and many imaging techniques help us to determine exactly what’s going on in an ankle and foot, and how to provide the best solution for the patient. We strongly believe that we have the right tools at our clinic to come up with an accurate diagnosis for whatever ails you, and we’re constantly working to improve our understanding of the newest technologies on the market.
With that said, it’s not just about having the best technology at your fingertips. It’s also about having an extensive background in noticing the physical tendencies of the human body with our own eyes. Imaging is helpful, but a doctor’s insight from interacting with the patient can oftentimes prove even more valuable. Dr. Silverman has decades of experience talking with patients about their symptoms, conducting physical performance tests to look for abnormalities, and leaning on a number of sources of information to come up with the most accurate diagnosis.
This also means we need to be effective communicators. We need to build a sense of trust with the patient so that they are open and honest about their symptoms and daily habits so we can have the most accurate information at our disposal. Some patients fear being judged by their physician so they skimp on details or try to act like problems aren’t a big deal, but that can obscure the total picture and lead to worse treatment outcomes. We always try to make the patient feel comfortable and stress the importance of openness and honesty. We’ll always provide both for you, and we ask that you do the same.
So while we believe technology is at the forefront of medical innovation, it’s not just about getting imaging scans performed. You need to put your trust in a foot specialist who can see the whole picture and draw on a variety of factors to provide you with the best care. We’ve done that for countless patients in the past, and we know that we can provide you with the same level of care. To learn more, give Dr. Silverman and his team a call today at (952) 224-8500.