Preparing for an Appointment

We ask that you take some time to download and complete our questionnaire to the best of your knowledge. This questionnaire will allow the doctor to get to know more about you, your medical condition, your family and your lifestyle. We ask that you fill out this form before your visit, and bring it with you during the appointment. The questionnaire is confidential and will be kept as part of your medical record.

Download the questionnaire.

Your Guide to Spine Surgery

Your Johns Hopkins spine surgery team is here to help with all aspects of your procedure, from planning through recovery. This guide is a handy reference, outlining what you can expect and how your family and friends can support your healing process.

Download the guide PDF based on the hospital where you are scheduled to have the surgery:

• The Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
• Suburban Hospital

Referring a Patient

If you are a physician and want to refer a patient for a surgical evaluation, please fax a recent MRI or CT scan report to 410-502-3399. One of our specialists will review it and call you back within 48 hours to schedule an appointment. (If that doesn’t happen, please call us at 410-955-4424 to confirm that we received your fax.)

Physicians interested in transferring an inpatient to The Johns Hopkins Hospital for a neurosurgical spine issue can call the Johns Hopkins Access Line (HAL) 24/7 at 800-765-5447. HAL allows outside physicians to consult with a physician in any Johns Hopkins Health System department.