Building Volume: How to Build a Referral Base With Patients, Pediatricians, and Everyone Else

J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 May-Jun;42(Suppl 1):S1-S4. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002085.

Abstract

Newly minted pediatric orthopaedic surgeons face a variety of challenges when building a practice. No matter how skilled a surgeon is, he/she will be unsuccessful by any metrics if they lack patients to take care of. This manuscript will review principles and practical techniques that pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can utilize to build a renewable referral base to fuel their practice.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Orthopedic Surgeons*
  • Orthopedics* / methods
  • Pediatricians
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Surgeons*