Ask the Doctor Questions

We have provided the Ask the Doctor form on this web site for the convenience of our patients and web site visitors. This feedback form appears on the left-hand side of each page. It may be used to ask questions about orthopedic medicine and the services we provide at Southwest Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, PLC. Before you submit a question, please read the following terms of use.

Terms of Use

The user is entirely responsible for all questions, information, or other communication submitted to or through the Ask the Doctor form. Do not submit or transmit information that may infringe on a third party's rights, or anything that is harassing, libelous, irrelevant, abusive, potentially threatening, or otherwise objectionable.

Not all questions will receive a doctor's reply. We will attempt to answer legitimate questions that are submitted through the Ask the Doctor form. However, we are limited by certain laws that govern patient-physician communications and may not be able to answer questions without a physical examination.

The Ask the Doctor form is not intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any disease. It is a convenient way to communicate with our orthopedic doctors and ask general questions about the services we provide at our clinic in Tucson, AZ.

Not Intended to Diagnose, Cure, Prevent or Treat any Disease

Any reply that you receive as the result of using the Ask the Doctor form on this web site is not sufficient or intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any health related symptoms or diseases. All answers received are for educational and informational purposes only. We cannot and will not attempt to diagnose or treat any health or medical condition through electronic communication. For diagnosis of a specific health condition and/or treatment, call our office in Tucson, Arizona at (520) 327-9677 to Request an Appointment.

Prohibited Uses

We prohibit the use of the Ask the Doctor form to submit spam or other unsolicited e-mailing techniques. We do not respond to such advertisements, including but not limited to, links to web sites, promotions for products, or any information that is not related to orthopedic medicine and our services. We will not read, reply to, or acknowledge the receipt of information that is not a question about orthopedics or Southwest Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, PLC.

Limitations of Liability

In no event shall Southwest Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, its providers, surgeons, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any consequential, incidental, direct, indirect, special, punitive, or other damages whatsoever arising out of or relating to the Ask the Doctor form on this web site. Because some states do not allow this limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, some of the above limitations may not apply, but they shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Confidentiality and Security

We keep personal information submitted through the Ask the Doctor form private and will not share your personal information with third parties. Southwest Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists cannot guarantee that all electronic communication is totally secure. Any information transmitted through this web site is done so at the user's own risk. If you need to communicate highly confidential or private information, please contact our office by telephone. All information transmitted through the question form becomes the property of Southwest Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists and is protected in a manner that complies with federal privacy laws. Read our Privacy Policy.

Some Questions May Not be Answered

Some questions submitted through the Ask the Doctor form may not be answered. We are limited by certain laws that govern all patient-physician communications and may not be allowed to answer certain questions with respect to diagnosis and treatment options.