What to Expect

At your first appointment, you will meet with your practitioner for an initial evaluation and consultation. You and your practitioner will discuss any relevant history, as well as your goals and the best treatment options available to meet your needs. You may be measured or casted for your orthosis during the first appointment.

After the appropriate measurements have been taken, fabrication will begin for your device. Several appointments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit before the final orthosis is fabricated and ready to take home.
At your delivery appointment, you will be able to take your device home once your practitioner determines the fit, comfort, and function of your device is appropriate.

After your device is delivered, regular follow-ups may be necessary to maintain appropriate fit and function of your device. Your practitioner is available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have, and any necessary adjustments may be made in the office.

As a note: Your practitioner will discuss with you the expected process and timeline for your specific device. Although we make every attempt to deliver your device in an appropriate time frame, this process may take longer than expected due to unpredictability in fabrication, transportation, or fit. Our goal is to fabricate a device that is comfortable and effective for long-term wear, which may initially require additional appointments to ensure proper fit, comfort, and function.

Transition to Hanger

RE: Transition to Hanger Clinic

After 37 years in my beloved profession, it is time to close my clinical practice. This decision has been excruciating and I have held on for as long as I have because of you. I am honored that you have placed your trust in me for your care. I am inspired by your motivation and persistence, and I am honored to have been a part of your life. I could not have asked for a more fulfilling and rewarding career.

However, things change. The business climate has made it impossible for me as an owner of a small practice, to continue to provide the level of care that I pride myself on, and to provide you the care that you deserve.

Regardless, I am not retiring but moving on to broader horizons. In addition to consulting with Hanger Clinic, I will be working on new prosthetic materials and sensors to improve the comfort and fit of prosthetic devices. While I understand this work does not help you yet, I can only hope that by working at this level I will make your lives even easier and better in the future.

Marie, Brenda and I will be available at the same number (650) 570-5861 to help guide you, and to help you through these changes. My email is gary@berkeprosthetics.com.

The above information is applicable for all queries to Berke Prosthetic Consulting and Research LLC.

Please keep me up to date on your progress going forward… I would love to hear from you!

I am recommending that you transition your care to Hanger Clinic.

As a consultant to Hanger Clinic (HangerClinic.com), I can help to ensure the continuity of your care. I want to be a part of connecting you with the right clinician for your care moving forward.

Thank you for the opportunity to have served you. I hope you will join me in this transition, and I look forward to continuing your care as part of the Hanger Clinic family.

For assistance establishing care, please contact Hanger’s intake coordinator at: 877-496-7739.

Sincerely,