Step 1: Introduction. We thank you for considering our office for your neurological or pain management needs. The practice is approximately 50% neurology (seizure, Parkinson's, etc.) and 50% pain (migraine, back pain, neuropathy, etc.). Dr. Anderson is board certified in both specialties.

We have a unique philosophy that separates us from the usual medical office. We strongly believe in a direct and honest approach with as much transparency as possible.

There was a recent medical study that tried to determine whether patients preferred a somewhat hidden or indirect approach or a more direct and honest approach. In other words, did patients prefer not knowing everything and just trusting the doctor or did patients prefer being told the facts, straight out, and then taking an active role in their care? As you would expect, some patients preferred the direct approach and some patients preferred the hidden approach. That shouldn't be a surprise, but it does mean that some medical practices will be a good fit with some patients but that those same medical practices will NOT be a good fit with other practices.

In this practice, we favor the honest and direct approach. We find that the unique environment of the San Francisco Bay Area correlates well with this approach. We provide the good and the bad news and we allow patient participation in the decision process. Unlike many practices, we provide written information about medications and treatments (also available here at this website) and additional, voluntary written information about such business matters as Dr. Anderson's financial disclosure. Again, we prefer an honest and transparent approach.

Our goal is to help an individual with his or her neurological or pain management condition.

Very rarely, patients come to us and prefer a different approach. We strongly believe that success in healthcare depends on a strong physician-patient relationship. Should any patient wonder about alternatives, want to consider a different approach or simply want a second opinion, we are pleased to provide referral information to other neurologists or pain specialists in the area. A patient in our practice should NEVER be concerned about asking for a second opinion or for alternative ideas.

Step 2: Pain Video. If you are coming to us for chronic pain, please take a moment and watch our introductory chronic pain video.

Step 3: New Patient Forms. Please select either the regular type or the large type form and complete it at your convenience, prior to the appointment.

• New patient form, regular type
• New patient form, large type - being updated
• Condition list (helps with completing medical history)

Step 4: Consent. Please review the consent document. We strive for openness in communication and it is important that potential patients understand the intricacies of treatments, including potential risks.

• Treatment consent document

Step 5: Please look around. Please review our website, including information about Dr. Anderson, his financial disclosure and other issues. Again, we strive to be honest and transparent.

• Neurology information
• Chronic pain information
• Headache information
• Medication information
• Diagnostic test information
• Treatment information
• About Us
• Financial disclosure
• Frequently asked questions

Additional information is available on our RESOURCES page.

Thank you. We look forward to meeting you. 

 

We welcome potential new patients

There are a few easy steps to help you prepare for your first office visit. Because we believe in transparency, we have information for you to review.

1. Please read the introductory information
2. If you are a chronic pain patient, please take a moment to view the introductory video
3. Please print and complete the new patient history form
4. Please carefully read the treatment consent document

Once this is complete, please look around the website. Patients and physicians often look at healthcare as a business. While it is a business, it is more, a relationship for healing. Dr. Anderson strongly believes in forging the healing relationship and recognizes that there are different approaches. More important that the business aspect is the healing aspect; patients should never be concerned about expressing the desire for alternate ideas, second opinions, or even looking for a different practitioner.

A patient's health demands no less. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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