Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists helps international and out-of-state patients organize orthopedic evaluation, surgical planning, recovery and follow-up with a clear medical plan before traveling.
Traveling for medical care requires more than choosing a surgeon. Patients need a clear diagnosis, an appropriate treatment plan, realistic timing and a safe plan for recovery and return travel. Our team begins by reviewing the orthopedic problem before asking a patient to make the trip to Atlanta.
Patients traveling to the United States for orthopedic evaluation, surgery or a specialist second opinion.
Patients traveling from elsewhere in the United States for advanced joint reconstruction or sports medicine care.
Patients seeking another opinion before joint replacement, revision surgery or treatment of a difficult orthopedic problem.
Spanish-speaking physicians, staff and resources are available to support the care process without relying on an outside translator.
Most traveling patients begin with records and imaging before an in-person visit is scheduled.
Provide prior notes, operative reports, X-rays, MRI or CT studies and a short description of your goals.
The appropriate physician reviews the available information and identifies what additional evaluation may be needed.
Our team discusses likely appointments, testing, procedure timing and the expected recovery window in Atlanta.
Final recommendations are made after the necessary in-person examination, imaging and medical review.
Return travel and remote follow-up are coordinated around the procedure, recovery and surgeon clearance.
Recommendations are based on diagnosis, examination, imaging, health history and individual goals.
Evaluation and surgical planning for advanced arthritis, failed prior surgery and complex joint problems.
Treatment for selected tendon, ligament, labral, meniscus and cartilage injuries.
A focused review may help clarify whether surgery is appropriate and what alternatives should be considered.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport provides extensive domestic and international connectivity. Our orthopedic offices are located in Decatur, Snellville and Loganville, with surgery coordinated at the appropriate hospital or outpatient surgical facility.
Do not purchase inflexible travel until the medical plan and timing have been reviewed with the appropriate team.
Contamos con médicos, personal y recursos en español para ayudar a pacientes que viajan a Atlanta desde otros estados o desde otros paÃses.
Podemos ayudar con la revisión de estudios, citas, planificación quirúrgica, instrucciones de recuperación y seguimiento médico. El plan de viaje depende del diagnóstico, el procedimiento y la autorización del cirujano.
The exact plan depends on the diagnosis, procedure, facility and patient’s health.
Yes. Traveling patients should begin by providing relevant medical records, imaging and a clear description of the problem. An in-person examination may still be required before a final diagnosis or treatment recommendation is made.
In selected cases, preliminary scheduling may be possible after records and imaging are reviewed. Surgery remains subject to in-person evaluation, medical clearance, updated imaging, authorization, facility requirements and the surgeon’s final recommendation.
The required stay varies significantly by procedure, mobility, wound status and follow-up needs. Our team will discuss an estimated window once the medical plan is clearer, but patients should avoid inflexible return travel until cleared.
We coordinate medical appointments, testing, surgery and follow-up. Patients remain responsible for booking transportation and lodging, although the medical schedule can help guide those arrangements.
Coverage varies by insurer and plan. Our team can discuss available payment pathways and what information is needed before services are scheduled. International patients should not assume that a foreign insurance plan will cover care in the United States.
Some follow-up may be completed remotely or coordinated with a physician near home, but this depends on the procedure, recovery and applicable clinical limitations. The surgeon will determine what follow-up must occur in person.
Send the relevant information, request a second opinion or call our office. The goal is to understand whether our team is the right fit and what the medical timeline may require before you commit to travel.