Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 12:00pm   and   2:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 11:30am and 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Insurances Accepted
Please make sure you bring your current insurance card with you to each appointment. It is very important that you keep us informed of any changes to your insurance carrier. Incorrect information will result in denial of payment by your insurance company and then you will be held personally responsible for payment in full.

Aetna PPO ADMAR PPO Beech Street PPO BCE EMERGIS PPO Blue Cross PPO Blue Shield PPO Capp Care PPO Choice Care PPO

CCN PPO CorVel Corp PPO First Health Network PPO Galaxy Health Network PPO GreatWest PPO Health Mgmt Assoc PPO Humana PPO Interplan PPO

Multiplan PPO Pacific Health Alliance PPO PacifiCare PPO PHCS PPO PHN: PPO USA Managed Care Org PPO United HealthCare PPO

Out of Network Services
If you have a PPO insurance that we are not contracted with, you can still come to us. We would be considered "out of network" and you would have to check on the benefits provided by your insurance carrier for out of network providers. We will still bill your insurance company for you as a courtesy.

Car Accidents
If you have been involved in a car accident and come to us for an evaluation, you will be asked to pay in full at the time of your visit. You will be given all of the information you need to submit the bill to the responsible party and you will receive reimbursement from them when the case is settled.

Workman's Compensation
We do NOT take new work comp cases. In some instances our established patients will ask us to sign a form from their employer stating that we agree to see the employee in the event that they are injured on the job. This is done on a case by case basis.

Hospital Care

Dr Gorman is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital and El Camino Hospital (formerly Los Gatos Community Hospital).

Dr Fulmer is affiliated with El Camino Hospital (formerly Los Gatos Community Hospital) and O'Conner Hospital.

Both physicians use a Hospitalist to manage their patients requiring inpatient hospitalization. A Hospitalist is an internist who has specialized in Hospital Medicine, they work full time in the hospital and do not see patients in an outside office. Hospital medicine has become very advanced and complex and having a Hospitalist manage your care allows the patient 24/7 access to a physician and also allows Drs. Gorman and Fulmer to focus on the patients being seen in their office. The Hospitalists communicate with us when our patient's have been admitted to the hospital but please feel free to have a family member contact us at the office to let us know that you have been admitted as an inpatient.

FORMS
Please print and complete the appropriate form(s) prior to your appointment and bring with you on the day of your visit. This will help to expedite your check in process. Thank you.

• New Patient History Form
• Physical
• Sports Physical
• Patient Registration
• Office Policy
• HIPPA
• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Release of Medical Information - there is a $30 fee

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are Complete Physical Exams (CPE)?
• What are Well Man/Woman Exams?
• What are Same Day Acute Appointments?
• Do I have to be an athlete to visit The Sports Medicine Clinic?
• How is sports medicine different?
• My doctor said I should rest this injury. Isn't there anything else I can do?
• Should I use ice or heat on my injury?
• When will I be back to normal after an injury?
• What types of injuries do you treat?
• How do I know if I need treatment?
• What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?
• Who Can Benefit from OMT?
• Who do I talk to about billing questions?

What are Complete Physical Exams (CPE)?

These are thorough physicals that include eye exam and EKG if necessary. Family history, medications, and regular health maintenance issues are reviewed. These appointments require a longer time slot and are limited to only two exams a day. Therefore, they tend to booked out several months in advance. This is the perfect appointment for someone with a complicated medical history and on multiple medications or for someone who has multiple issues to address.

What are Well Man/Woman Exams?

These appointments are for a more focused physical. Perfect for the patient with no complaints and no regular medications but just due for regular health maintenance issues such as breast exam and pap smear for women or prostate exam for men. These are booked as shorter appointments than the CPE and therefore tend to only be booked several weeks in advance.

What are Same Day Acute Appointments?

We have allotted acute appointment times in the morning and afternoon that remain open until that day. These appointments are set aside to accommodate our acutely ill or sick patients. These are very short and focused appointments that are meant to take care of the acute emergency that day. The time allotted is sufficient only to address a single problem and is not a time to bring up any chronic problems or for us to address multiple issues.

Do I have to be an athlete to visit The Sports Medicine Clinic?

No. Our physicians, physical therapists and professional staff treat all kinds of patients with all kinds of injuries. Athletes and non-athletes alike receive the same level of care and service, and we treat each patient based on his or her individual condition and goals.

How is sports medicine different?

When athletes or active adults are hurt, they look for comprehensive treatment that will help return them to their sports or activities as quickly as possible. We have built years of experience in sports-related injuries and conditions related to physical activity. We combine that expertise with state-of-the-art equipment and techniques and an integrative, team approach to care. Physicians, physical therapists and professional staff work together to develop treatment and rehabilitation plans tailored to each patient and designed to achieve the most positive outcome.

My doctor said I should rest this injury. Isn't there anything else I can do?

Rest is always an important component in healing an injury. Resting helps reduce pain and prevents side effects including de-conditioning or atrophy, when muscles decrease in mass and lose tone. In addition to rest, adding therapeutic exercise or treatment at the right time is important in helping you avoid re-injury. The professionals at Silicon Valley Sports Medicine can assess the injury and how it affects your range of motion, strength, balance, joint stability, flexibility and other factors. We then use that information to develop a personalized care and exercise program for you, to help ensure a pain-free return to your normal activities.

Should I use ice or heat on my injury?

We recommend ice for the first day or two after you suffer an acute injury. Applying ice helps reduce circulation, which, in turn helps decrease the amount of swelling after an injury. An easy reminder for reducing swelling and pain is "RICE" - Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. You can use moist heat after the first 72 hours to increase the blood flow to the injured area to reduce pain and stiffness.

When will I be back to normal after an injury?

Returning to normal activity depends upon many factors. Our specialists evaluate each patient based on his or her injury and goals, and then develop a treatment and rehabilitation plan designed to return patients to physical activity safely and at the right time to help avoid re-injury.

What types of injuries do you treat?

We treat a variety of injuries and conditions, ranging from sprains and strains to more severe injuries such as ligament ruptures, joint instabilities or chronic degenerative conditions like arthritis.

How do I know if I need treatment?

Your doctor may refer you to us for treatment, or you can call us directly if you have pain or discomfort that limits your everyday or recreation activities or if you've just experienced acute trauma, a fall or an accident.

What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a form of hands-on care. With OMT, Osteopathic physicians (DO's) use their hands to diagnose illness and injury, and to encourage your body's natural tendency towards self regulation, healing and good health. A DO moves muscles, bones and joints using OMT techniques such as stretching, gentle pressure and resistance, and joint mobilization. DO's receive additional training in evaluating the musculoskeletal system - your body's interconnected system of nerves, muscles and bones that make up two-thirds of your body. This training provides DO's with a better understanding of the ways that an illness or injury in one part of your body may affect another. DO's use OMT to complement more traditional therapies to provide comprehensive medical treatment. The goal of treatment is to enhance the ability of the patient's body to heal. As healing occurs, the body's function will be improved and pain will be reduced. Improvements are then maintained through appropriate physical therapy or home exercises.

Who Can Benefit from OMT?

OMT is often used to treat musculoskeletal conditions such as back and neck pain. However, it can also help patients with a number of other general health problems, including:

• Upper Respiratory Illnesses
• Asthma
• Sinus problems
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Headaches
• Disorders of the extremities (shoulders, knees, etc.)

OMT can help people of all ages and backgrounds by:

• Decreasing Pain
• Promoting Healing
• Improving mobility and function

The number of OMT treatments required varies with each patient and the condition being treated. Although there is no formula to predict the duration and exact number of treatments required, improvement in pain and/or function should be noticeable in as few as six consecutive treatments - unless there is something that complicates progress.

During each visit, the patient is re-examined to see if there is appropriate progress and to set realistic goals for treatment. Progress is evaluated by looking at a number of factors such as:

• Improved mobility and function (ability to work, activities of daily living, ability to move about and perform certain activities, etc.)
• Reduced need for pain medication
• The patient's report of his or her pain

When appropriate, OMT can complement or even replace drugs. In this way, OMT brings an important dimension to standard medical care.

Who do I talk to about billing questions?

We use an outside billing service named GO Partners. They are responsible for submitting insurance claims, posting insurance payments and sending statements to the patients. If you have a billing question, please contact them at (866) 869-4061.