FAQs

No. A formal referral is not required to schedule a visit, though many patients reach Dr. Wodicka through another physician. If your insurance plan requires a referral for specialist visits, office staff can confirm that requirement and help coordinate it with your primary doctor.

Not necessarily. Dr. Wodicka's sports medicine practice includes non-surgical options such as joint injections, and surgery is considered when those options stop managing symptoms effectively. His focus on sports medicine, knee and hip care means the evaluation starts with the least invasive option that fits the problem, not surgery by default.

Dr. Wodicka performs a range of shoulder, hip and knee procedures, including shoulder arthroscopy (a minimally invasive procedure using a small camera), rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, hip arthroscopy, hip labral repair, knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction and cartilage restoration, among others. Which procedure fits your situation, if any, depends on your specific diagnosis and is discussed in detail during your visit.

Yes. Accepting new patients at the Fort Lauderdale office. Call the practice to schedule a first visit.

The office verifies insurance coverage and benefits before your visit. Call with your insurance information and staff will confirm whether your plan is in network and what a visit involves.

Dr. Wodicka completed medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and an orthopedic residency at the University of Miami, followed by fellowship training in sports medicine at Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles. He is affiliated with Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute in Fort Lauderdale.

Bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of current medications. If you have imaging studies, prior surgical records or notes from a referring physician, bringing copies helps Dr. Wodicka review your history during the visit.

Call the office directly to describe your symptoms; staff can help determine how soon you should be seen. For a medical emergency, go to the nearest emergency room rather than waiting for a scheduled appointment. This content is educational and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Discuss your specific situation with Dr. Wodicka's office.