For patients
Your first visit
What to bring, what happens at the visit and how to get ready.
Schedule
Appointments are made by phone through Stanford Health Care. Call 510-974-2800. New patients, sports injuries and second opinions are welcome.
New patient form
Print and fill out the New Patient Intake Form and bring it with you. Please do not email forms with personal health information.
Where
Stanford Health Care Emeryville
6121 Hollis Street, Suite 900
Emeryville, CA 94608
Hours, parking and directions
Before your visit
- Fill out the new patient intake form. It covers your symptoms, past treatment and medical history so the visit can focus on you.
- Gather any X-rays, MRI or CT scans from other offices. Bring the images (a disc or a link) and the written reports.
- Write down the treatments you have already tried, such as physical therapy, injections, bracing or prior surgery, and roughly when.
- Make a list of your medicines, supplements and allergies.
- Check whether your insurance needs a referral and bring it if so.
On the day
- Photo ID
- Insurance card
- Completed intake form
- Your imagingX-rays, MRI or CT and the reports
- Brace or slingIf you have been using one
- Easy-access clothingA tank top or shorts so we can examine your shoulder or knee
- Arrive earlyTo check in
What happens at the visit
- Dr. Tummala and his team talk with you about your symptoms, your activities and your goals.
- He reviews your imaging with you. If more imaging would help, it can be ordered.
- You leave with a diagnosis and a plan. Many conditions are treated without surgery first. When surgery is the right choice, you will talk through the options, the recovery and what to expect.
- You may receive handouts for your condition, such as a condition guide, a home exercise program or a physical therapy protocol. Each has a QR code so you can read it online.
After your visit
- Start any home exercises or therapy as planned. Bring your therapy protocol to your first physical therapy visit.
- Questions before your next visit: call the clinic at 510-974-2800. For emergencies call 911.
- Read more about your condition in the patient resources.
