patient portal - the arthritis treatment center of the low country

Why choose the arthritis treatment center?

At the Arthritis Treatment Center, we provide comprehensive, high quality and accessible healthcare to meet all your needs in Rheumatology. We have dedicated Rheumatologists, physical therapists, on-site laboratory, radiology and bone densitometry for your convenience.

How do I contact Lowcountry ortho?

Any questions concerning the status of your request should be submitted by logging into the patient portal via our website, www.lowcountryortho.com. Click on quick link quick links/ Patient portal. Log-in and send a message to submit a question.

What is the healthcare support portal?

Our HealthCare Support Portal facilitates better communication with our office by providing convenient 24x7 access from the comfort and privacy of your own home or office. Through our secure patient portal, you are able to:

What services do we offer for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

We have dedicated Rheumatologists, physical therapists, on-site laboratory, radiology and bone densitometry for your convenience. We specialize in restoring physical function and mobility, and promoting physical activity and proper function.

What to do if you have an emergency at Lowcountry Orthopaedics?

In case of an emergency outside of regular office hours including weekends, holidays, or after 5:00 PM, call the regular office number and our answering service will contact the on-call physician. If you believe the emergency is serious or life-threatening, call 911 or go directly to an emergency room for immediate care. Identify yourself as a patient of Lowcountry Orthopaedics and have someone notify our office.

How long does it take to refill a prescription at Lowcountry Orthopaedics?

If you need to refill a prescription in between appointments, below is the Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Policy: * Prescription refill requests require 24 hours to be processed.

Does Lowcountry Orthopaedics have co-pay?

Lowcountry Orthopaedics will be in violation of our contract with your carrier if we do not collect your co-pay and/or co-insurance at the time of service.

Where are medical records stored?

Medical Records are stored in an employee-only access area.

Is Lowcountry Orthopaedics a specialty practice?

We recommend patients read their policy book or call their insurance company to learn about benefits and coverage of their policy. Lowcountry Orthopaedics is considered a SPECIALTY practice. Many insurances will not pay for specialty practice charges unless a referral is given from the primary care physician.

What is low country rheumatology?

Low Country Rheumatology is a private medical practice specializing in diagnosing and managing rheumatologic disorders. Our provider team consists of medical professionals with years of clinical and research experience that are dedicated to providing excellent care to our patients to aid in improving their health.

What is rheumatic disease awareness month?

September 2019 marks the 4th Annual Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM), a national awareness event sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and its public awareness campaign, Simple Tasks™. RDAM was created to raise awareness about the 100+ conditions under the umbrella of rheumatic disease. Rheumatic diseases are painful autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that cause the immune system to attack a person’s joints, muscles, bones, and/or organs. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, gout, scleroderma, and psoriatic arthritis are some of the most commonly known. Chances are, if you don’t have a rheumatic disease, you know somebody who does. More than 54 million American adults – one in four – have been diagnosed with one. Learn more at SimpleTasks.org!