Welcome to Rockford Orthopedic
Introducing Rockford Orthopedic's new "Patient Portal", a free service providing patients with safe and easy communication* with our office!
The Patient Portal is a secure web-based system that allows patients to contact our office electronically bypassing voicemails whenever and wherever it is most convenient for you!
It's easy to get started - all you need is a permanent email address and access to the Internet. Just call 815-398-9491 or stop in person at our front desk and let us know you want to use the new Patient Portal services. In less than a minute we'll issue you a user name and password that will connect you to the convenience of:
- Email alerts and appointment reminders
- Post non-urgent* questions or requests for your physician
- Receive communications back from us
- Request an appointment
- Access your account information to update changes to your contact, preferred pharmacy, employer, and insurance provider information
- Complete medical history information and other questionnaires online prior to your appointment.
- And even more enhancements as they are added!
*Patient Portal-based communications are only for non-urgent needs.
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Rockford Orthopedic Research
Rockford Orthopedic has long held a commitment to continuing medical education and providing university-level care, so in 2006 it was a natural next step to formalize a program that allows our physicians to participate in the process that contributes to medical research and makes revolutionary new products and treatments possible...more
Currently seeking participants for Phase II and Phase III rheumatoid arthritis studies. For more information contact Sharon Ruggles, RN, MS Director of Research at 815-381-7456 or sharonr@rockfordortho.com
Physician Spotlight
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